These Workshops/Discussion Groups will take place weekly for moms and babies 0-6 months and 6-12 months. Groups will meet and discuss a rotating selection of issues. Workshops are one and a half hours long and allow for time to socialize as well as discuss the topic. Occasional guest speakers cover specialized topics. Pre-registration is required.
Topics Include:
Child Proofing Home
Continuation of the Newborn Basics, will cover the following topics:
• Travel with your baby
• Sleep Consultation
• Common illnesses and other health issues
• Play, reading and learning
• Childproofing the home
• Discipline and Limit Setting
Common Illnesses during the first year
What is that rash?
When is my baby contagious?
When should I call the pediatrician?
Come and learn the most common signs and symptoms of illness you may run across during your baby’s first year.
Sleep Consultation
To sleep train or not to sleep train that is the question. We will go over your options and figure out what will work best for you and your family
Your Past and your Parenting
What makes a family work? In what way would you like to bring up your children differently than the way you were reared? What did you learn from your parents about being parents?
Join us and discuss how to get to know ourselves and how to build a positive, strong family.
Adjustments to parenting
Welcome to the wild and wacky world of parenthood! Have things turned out differently from what you expected? Feeling a little stressed? Is anyone else out there going through the same things you are? The answer is YES!
Lets compare notes on how your lives changed since the babies around. You may be surprised to learn how many of us have gone through the same things! Come find out how you can make the adjustment to parenthood a little smoother for the whole family.
Play, Reading and Learning
Play is the work of children and as parents you are your baby’s first teacher. Learn about toys and games you and your baby can enjoy. You will find out how to have fun while establishing a good foundation for your Childs future. You will also learn how babies love being held and listening to the sound of your voice. When you read to your child it’s a winning combination for all! Our speaker will provide tips for making reading fun and examples of books you both will enjoy.
Infant Development and Temperament
Our babies know a lot more than we think they do. What are they able to do now and what will they be trying next. Our speaker will tell us all about our babies incredible abilities and how to keep them one step ahead of them as they grow. We will talk about temperament and how it affects development.
Infant Development and Temperament
Our babies know a lot more than we think they do. What are they able to do now and what will they be trying next. Our speaker will tell us all about our babies incredible abilities and how to keep them one step ahead of them as they grow. We will talk about temperament and how it affects development.
Feeding your baby solids
Our speaker will tell you about your baby’s nutritional needs and what foods you should feed your baby and what foods you may want to avoid. We will have lots of great information so bring all your questions.
Travel with your baby
Why do we have three hundred pounds of equipment for one eighteen-pound baby?
Join us to learn travel tips and safety concerns before you embark on your first trip with the baby.
Development and Milestones
Learn about your child’s development the first year of life month by month. This class will review the various physical, cognitive, emotional, and social developmental changes and milestones to be expected during the first year of life.
It is of utmost importance to remember that the timeline is approximate, not absolute. Each child develops at his or her own pace, and some stages may occur earlier or later.
Differences between the timing in this guideline and your child may exist, but do not necessarily mean that there is a problem with your baby's development. Any concerns, however, should be discussed with your physician.
Discipline and Limit Setting
Time outs work for some children but not all. This class will review different discipline techniques and try and help your family find the technique that works best for you and your child.
Postpartum Exercise
Physical therapist Alycea Ungaro will discuss safe and effective ways to “get your body back” after baby.