About us

About Marblehead Parenting

Supporting Families from Pregnancy to Toddlerhood

We are a team of educators dedicated to the support and learning of early parenting and childhood. We offer classes & community for pregnancy through the newborn, infant and toddler years. Marblehead Parenting provides a comfortable, inviting environment for families to take their prenatal & childbirth classes outside the sterile hospital setting. Once your child is born, our new mom & breastfeeding groups support you on your journey. Finally, our baby playgroups, child development and toddler classes give you a network of teachers and local families for support, education & play. Whatever your parenting needs, we hope we can provide a safe space for you to ask questions, make new friends, and of course – PLAY!

We believe that parenting comes in all shapes and sizes, and parenting styles are adapted to each child’s needs. Each child learns and grows in different ways, and we are here to provide a refuge for families to learn, play and encourage each other. Our goal is to create a community of parents, educators, child development specialists and childbirth professionals to support each family on its journey. It takes a village, and we hope we can become a second family for North Shore families.

Our Testimonials

CynthiaCynthia
23:19 21 Jul 24
We hosted my son’s birthday party at marblehead parenting and it was amazing! Both parents and kids had a blast! And the staff were super friendly and helpful!
Amy CalloriAmy Callori
12:57 19 May 24
I had heard about Marblehead Parenting through a friend whose son had taken some classes. I decided to check it out and sign up for for the New Mama's group 3-6 months when my son was 11 weeks old. I ended up taking it twice, and I can't say enough good things about this class! I wish I had signed up sooner! Diana is just wonderful. She has such a calm and caring demeanor and is clearly very knowledgable about infant development. I love the style of the class as well. We'd go around the room and each mom would talk about the things we were struggling with and/or successes we were having. Many times, other mom's were going through the exact same thing that I was, which made me feel better. Diana always had helpful suggestions about things to try if I was struggling with something. I also became friends with some of the mom's of babies the same age, which was exactly what I needed in this postpartum period. I cannot recommend the new mama classes enough!
Katrina ManceboKatrina Mancebo
01:22 09 Apr 24
I have had only positive experiences at Marblehead Parenting - from drop in play to structured classes. The New Mamas group has been wonderful. I highly recommend it to all Mom's looking for support and education during the early newborn weeks. It has been such a great community to be a part of!
Alison LeibyAlison Leiby
18:07 21 Mar 24
Had a wonderful experience celebrating my son's birthday here! They helped with set up and cleaned up for us and were very helpful. The party went very smoothly and the kids all had so much fun!
rosa peguerorosa peguero
16:28 20 Feb 24
I would give them 10 starsmy experience was amazing.The kids love it.The guest loved it..My daughter had the best birthday party ever.She had so much fun and that makes my heart happy.Thanks so much Adri for help.You are a very nice person.
Tricia LaniganTricia Lanigan
13:04 24 Oct 23
We highly recommend the 3-6 month class at Marblehead Parenting. The space is so welcoming and inclusive and Diana is such a wonderful and comforting guide through this transitional time. It’s a great place to meet a community of Moms and my son and I both look forward to our class every week.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are make-ups allowed?

– YES (we try to)!  We know that life with young children is unpredictable.  We allow make-up classes within the current session (as long as spots are available in other classes) OR the session immediately following if your missed classes are at the end of the current session.
– Please see our full refund and make-up policies and details here.

Can my younger child attend class?

– YES!  Babies under 6 months are always welcome to attend their sibling’s class at no additional cost.  Siblings older than 6 months are half off.

Caregiver Attendance:

– You are responsible for your child at all times.  We do not have “drop off” classes, parties, or events – caregivers attend all of our classes unless otherwise noted (some of our 3yr+ classes are non-parent participating, but we ask adults to remain in the building during the class).
– If we offer a specific “Drop Off” program or childcare option, it will be clearly noted and additional paperwork will be required.

What is our sick policy?

– We ask that you not bring your child to class if you or your child has had a fever (or green boogies), a cough, vomiting, diarrhea  within at least 24 hours.
– We do understand that minor sniffles are unavoidable (and sometimes due to teething), but we ask the adult to help wipe noses and cover coughs. We also have tissues, hand sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes that we ask you to use as needed if you think your child has dribbled or sneezed on something another child may touch.

Refunds:

– If you decide to withdraw BEFORE the session has begun, we will issue a refund (minus a $25 fee). 
– If the class session has already begun, we will do our best to help you find another class for your child.  
– We purposefully keep our classes small, so withdrawing from classes that have already begun puts smaller classes at risk of cancellation.  
– Please see our full refund policies and details here.

Parking:

– There is ample parking in both the lot in front of and to the left of the building at 40 Tioga Way, as well as spots along the street.

General Policies & Safety Info:
– You are responsible for the safety of your child at all times. – By signing up for and/or attending a class, open play, activity, event, or private party you are agreeing to our general policies and waiver of liability

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