New Parent Groups
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
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.
Dads & Babies are welcome to join Baby Club in our play space directly after group at a discounted rate.
Babies aged: 0-1 year
Class Time: 60 minutes
Sessions: 7 week
New Dads Group
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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