About ParentLab

Hi 👋 I’m Carly, founder of ParentLab.

I became a mother in 2022 to Felix, and again in 2024 to Oliver.

Turns out, parenthood is transcendent, boring, messy, exhausting, grounding, and majestic all at once.

It’s refreshingly un-self-centered…
…and yet I occasionally wonder if I’ve lost my own center.

Somewhere in the chaos of keeping small humans alive and learning and growing, I realized I wasn’t giving myself the same space to thrive.

That’s why I created ParentLab, a community learning space for curious parents in Copenhagen.

With ParentLab, you can expect baby-friendly environments where you can stay intellectually plugged in, creatively inspired, and socially connected, without having to step away from your baby.

Becoming a parent doesn’t mean pressing pause on who you are. But during barsel and early parenthood, it can be surprisingly hard to find spaces that nurture your own curiosity and identity. Most activities are designed for your baby, or for your body. ParentLab is for your mind.

Everything happens in English, because sleepless nights are hard enough without translating them. (Danes comfortable in English are very welcome, too.)

That's the gap ParentLab was created to fill.

You can find talks, workshops, and events that welcome both you and your baby. All sessions are designed with flexibility in mind: open play spaces, comfortable feeding and settling areas, and a come-as-you-are atmosphere where babies’ noises and needs are expected, not an interruption.

💡 The mission is simple:
to help parents keep their minds active, find their people, and feel connected to themselves and each other.

Whether you’re on parental leave, transitioning back to work, or simply looking for a community of engaged international and Danish parents, ParentLab is a place to grow.

We collaborate with inspiring instructors — psychologists, artists, writers, musicians, coaches, and curious people from many fields — to offer a mix of experiences.

Who knows, maybe your conversations will go beyond how your baby is(n’t) sleeping.

Because when parents stay curious, confident, and connected, whole families thrive. And because your brain deserves a place to play, too.

Welcome to ParentLab.
Baby-friendly. Parent-focused.