ParentLab Salons
The conversations
you’ve been missing
Ideas, stories, and connections worth leaving the house for.
Go beyond baby talk
Every ParentLab Salon begins with a carefully chosen theme, and a room full of perspectives. There’ll be a few big ideas to get us thinking, and thoughtful facilitation to help the conversation go wherever it needs to.
✔ Small groups
✔ 90 minutes
✔ Babies welcome (not required)
✔ In English, lightly facilitated
✔ Interruptions, noise, feeding, and real life expected
☀️ Wednesday Salons
For parents with weekday flexibility
4 November
Wednesday, 11-12:30
Parenting in the Age of Distraction
How to raise kids when the world demands our attention, and theirs?
175 DKK
Location: 25Hours Hotel Indre By
2 December
Wednesday, 11-12:30
What We Keep, What We Change
What do we carry from childhood, and what do we leave behind?
175 DKK
Location: 25Hours Hotel Indre By
Where we’ll gather:
The Vinyl Lounge at 25Hours Hotel Indre By is an intimate, vibe-y space perfect for inspiring adult conversation and sparking connection, while babies have all they need to feel at home too.
5-minute walk from Nørreport station
8-minute walk from Gammel Strand station
10-minute walk from Kongens Nytorv station
For parents who prefer a weekend gathering. Includes brunch.
🥐 Sunday Brunch Salons
15 November
Sunday, 12-13:30
Raising Boys, Raising Girls
Let’s talk gender. Ours, theirs, what it means - and doesn’t - when it comes to parenting.
250 DKK | Includes full brunch
Location: 25Hours Hotel Paper Island
Where we’ll gather:
Nomad Day Bar at 25hours Hotel Paper Island is a cozy spot where we'll gather around the communal table for good conversation and new connections. With brunch included and babies welcome, it's the perfect setting to share ideas and experiences with fellow parents, and explore the big topics we’re all thinking about but rarely come up at baby swimming. Come hungry and curious.
5-minute walk from 2A bus line (stop: Arsenaløen)
14-minute walk from Christianshavn metro station
17-minute walk from Kongens Nytorv metro station
What parents say
want to meet others navigating life after parenthood
enjoy thoughtful conversation and new perspectives
are tired, juggling a lot, or still figuring things out
This might be for you if you…
Meet the Facilitator
Carly Spring is the founder of ParentLab and holds a Master’s in Intercultural Communication. She has spent her academic and professional life working across cultures and bringing international people together, with a focus on community building and group facilitation.
She is also the mother of two young boys. Parenting far from her roots in the U.S. has shaped both the creation of ParentLab and her approach to creating spaces where parents can think out loud, meet others, and stay connected to themselves alongside their children.
You might be wondering….
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We know that life with a baby is unpredictable. Illness, sleepless nights, and last-minute curveballs are all part of the deal. ParentLab is designed with that reality in mind, and we aim to be as understanding as possible while keeping our small-scale events sustainable.
You may cancel your booking for a full refund up to 48 hours before the event.
After that point, we’re unfortunately not able to offer refunds for cancellations or missed events.
If you’re unable to attend a event, you’re very welcome to pass your spot on to another parent.
It may be possible to request a creditfor a future event, depending on the specifics. Just reach out and we’ll figure something out!
You are always welcome to come late or leave early. These sessions are long enough to settle in, so please don’t stress about a last-minute diaper change that delays your arrival.
Thank you for understanding. This policy allows us to fairly compensate facilitators and venues while continuing to offer thoughtful, baby-friendly programming.
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Each session blends a short, accessible introduction to key ideas with time for reflection and discussion. You can expect a mix of listening, thoughtful prompts, and both full group and small group deep dives.
Everything is designed with parents in mind: you’re free to step in and out, tend to your baby, or simply listen if that’s all you have capacity for that day.
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Group sizes are intentionally small.
This helps create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere while still allowing space for different levels of participation. Sharing is always optional. -
Totally flexible, and entirely up to you.
Your baby can be barely sentient or fully on the move, as long as you feel comfortable. Our spaces are baby-friendly, and facilitators are happy to lend a hand if you ever need a minute (baby holding is a perk of the job!).You’re also very welcome to come without your baby. These sessions are focused on parents, first and foremost.
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We hope you leave with:
New language for experiences you’ve been having but hadn’t named
Greater awareness of patterns, roles, or emotional reactions
A sense of permission to hold complexity without judgment
Connection with other parents navigating similar questions
There’s no pressure to change anything about yourself, just an invitation to notice and understand a little more.
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No. These sessions are educational and reflective, not therapeutic.
They don’t involve diagnosis, treatment, or personal problem-solving, and they’re not a substitute for therapy.The focus is on learning, awareness, and shared human experience, not fixing or performing.
Still have questions?
Reach out to hello@parentlab.dk for anything, big or small!
What parents have said
“I loved it! It has been really nice to talk to other parents about the thoughts I had on identity, but now equipped with the right vocabulary, it felt like we understood each other well!”
“I had such a great time. It was honestly a really lovely and insightful workshop!”
“I feel rejuvenated. It was so refreshing to meet and talk with likeminded people.”
