New Parent Groups

The New Mama Group

New mamas, you are in the most vulnerable and transformative moments of your life – and you’re not alone. Our New Mama Group brings local moms with new babies together to bond over this incredible period of transition as you welcome your children home. We combine the relaxed, social atmosphere of a new moms’ support group with a structured weekly topic.

Topics include (but are not limited to):

The Transition to Motherhood
Newborn Sleep Rhythms
Feeding (breast, bottle & formula)
New Mom physical and emotional needs
Healthy Newborn Care
Bonding with Baby
Baby-wearing
Identity & relationship changes

This is a judgement-free zone, & we welcome all mothers exactly as you are.

Babies aged: (0-11 weeks)
Classes runtime: 60-75min

Beyond Newborn

You have a few months of motherhood under your belt now, but baby keeps changing. Mama, you are ready for this next stage of parenting. We provide a safe space to talk about it all in a zero-judgment zone and learn from our expert newborn and new parent facilitators. To make friends who are in the exact same place as you. To just be in the moment with you and your baby.

Topics include (but are not limited to):

Gross Motor Development & Milestones
Starting Solids
Sleep Changes & Schedules
Introducing Playtime & Activities
Babyproofing
Infant Development
Temperament

This is a judgement-free zone, & we welcome all mothers exactly as you are

Babies aged: (3-6mo)
Class Time: 60-75 minutes
Sessions: 7 week

Mamas Again

Here you are again, mama. Only this time might not be as peaceful, restful or quiet. You’ve done this before, but let’s face it – you were tired then and you are tired now. We will refresh you on the basics as well as introduce the new topics of how to navigate life and thrive with children of different ages.

0-12 mos

– Change in family dynamic
– Feeding
– Sleep
– Older Sibling Needs & Behavior
– Temperament
– Sibling Relationship
– Self-Care
and more

Teacher: Diana Aniello

Babies aged: 0-1 year
Class Time: 75 minutes
Sessions: 6-7 week (advanced registration required)

Daddy & Me

This group is for dads to connect and get support on any and all topics: adjustment to fatherhood, role as a father, baby’s development & safety – tailored to the needs of the group. Our goal is to provide a space for dads to be able to learn and ask questions, meet other dads, and introduce example activities you can do with your babies.

Babies aged: (0-1 year)
Class Time: 60 minutes
Sessions: 7 week

Mom & Baby Yoga

This class for newborn to pre-crawling babies is composed of four modules each week: postnatal yoga, infant massage, yoga for babies & meditation/relaxation. Postnatal yoga helps you re-discover yourself in your new role as mom, helps give you physical & emotional strength and energy to meet motherhood.

This gentle yoga practice can give your post-pregnancy body the extra-special care it needs while learning techniques to soothe & help support sleep, digestion & development

Non-Mobile Babies
Class Time: 60 minutes
Sessions: 7 week

Our new parent groups are led by Diana Aniello, a local mom of 3 whose background in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Early Childhood Development helps her guide class with a kind listening ear and evidence-backed advice. We focus on helping moms lean into your baby’s cues and learn to trust your innate mama instincts – NOT the overwhelming and often harmful content put out by “mommy influencers” on social media.

We provide everything for you and your baby to be comfortable during class: cushioned floor chairs, baby loungers, blankets, yoga balls (to soothe baby), tea/coffee & snacks and we have a dedicated diaper changing room.

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