About Us

Parent & Family is a free bimonthly publication distributed (12,000 copies) throughout Cumberland and York Counties in Maine. We can be found in a number of locations such as (though not limited to):

  • Grocery Stores
  • Public libraries
  • Healthcare providers
  • Daycare and learning centers
  • Schools
  • Business/corporate offices
  • Retailers
  • Enrichment programs
  • Social services organizations.

For over 25 years we’ve helped families by covering family-friendly events, ongoing support & play groups and a broad range of editorial topics that center around families and children. Our regular contributors are experts in fields related to child development and parenting, including pediatricians, director of clinical services at a social service agency, children’s librarian, registered dietitian, and renowned author, teacher and parenting expert among others. In addition to our articles, we encourage our writers to cite other print and online resources with every article, to encourage our readers to further explore the topics that intrigue them.

We consider our advertisers to be partners in the business of supporting, educating and improving the lives of our readers by investing in their businesses via Parent & Family. The combination of carefully targeted distribution points and compelling and relevant editorial ensure that each issue of Parent & Family is seen and read by the families of Southern Maine – the very families who are our advertisers’ best customers.

For more information about Parent & Family and the opportunities to grow your business by advertising with us, please contact one of our advertising sales representatives:

Jen Buckley, 207-332-5093
jen@myparentandfamily.com