Parent Classes and Workshops at DayOne
DayOne offers a variety of innovative and fascinating workshops for new and expectant parents. Experts in the field share the latest research and provide time for questions in a small group setting.
- All About Immunizations
- All About Pumping
- All About Your Baby’s Teeth
- Babywearing
- Childproofing Your Home
- Designing Your Nursery Using Feng Shui
- Developmental Dance & Movement for Babies
- Developmental Play
- Establishing Good Sleep Habits
- Finding a Preschool
- Finding Quality Childcare
- Infant Acupressure & Reflexology
- Infant and Child Health & First Aid
- Infant Massage
- Introducing Solids
- Photographing Your Baby
- Positive Discipline
- Sleep Solutions for the 4-12 Month Old
- The Happiest Baby on the Block
- Wills, Trusts & Life Insurance
- Signing with Your Baby
- Developmental Dance and Movement for Babies
All About Immunizations
Confused about vaccines? Be informed about all childhood immunizations and learn to separate myth from fact to be a better advocate for your baby.
Our experienced pediatrician discusses:
- Immunizations and what they prevent
- Current immunization schedule
- Side effects and risks
- Alternative schedules
- The facts about vaccines and autism
- Tips for maximizing your baby’s immune system prior to receiving vaccines
Recommended for prenatal to a year old.
$29 Members
$45 Non-Members
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All About Pumping
Learn tips and techniques from our Certified Lactation Experts on how to maximize the collection and storage of breast milk.. Understand when to pump and for how long to maximize collection
$10 Members
$29 Non-Members
All About Your Baby’s Teeth
Learn about the development of your baby’s teeth and what’s new in preventive dental care.
Our experienced pediatric dentist will address: Tips for Teething, Infant Oral Health/Care of Teeth, Which Teeth Come in and When, What to Expect at the First Dental Visit, Topical Fluoride, and Trauma Prevention.
Recommended for babies 1 month to 1 year old.
$Free for Members
$10 Non-Members
Babywearing
Everything you need to know about safe and beneficial babywearing techniques.
• Discuss the benefits of babywearing for you and your baby
• Learn the absolute rules and general guidelines for using your carriers and slings
• Find out what to look for in a carrier and learn about other babywearing resources available online
$Free Members
$10 Non-Members
Childproofing Your Home
Led by a trained and experienced Home Safety Consultant, expectant and new parents will learn how to identify and address the potential hazards in their home.
Topics include:
- Identifying the leading causes of injuries and death in infants
- What safe sleep looks like and childproofing tips to insure safety
- Preventing poisoning, burns, falls and drowning
- Pros and cons of baby proofing items on the market
- Resources for home assessment, installation and consultations
$29 Members
$49 Non-Members
Designing Your Nursery Using Feng Shui
Learn how to create a healthy and peaceful environment for your baby focusing on functionality and flow. This workshop covers furniture placement, color selection and ways to organize to avoid clutter.
$10 Members
$15 Non-Members
Developmental Dance & Movement for Babies
Developmental Dance and Movement for Babies
Date: Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Location: San Francisco (location map)
Price: Members: $29 Members: $45 non-members
Instructor: Jessie Wesoky
Space Available: [RemainingRegistrations]
Learn how to facilitate your baby's physical and motor development during the first year, including: tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling, standing and walking. Proper physical and sensorimotor development during the first year is one of the most powerful ways to set your child up for academic, emotional and physical success.
Topics discussed:
Why is tummy time so important, what if my baby doesn't like it?
What types of toys or equipment would help my baby develop?
My baby isn't rolling/sitting/crawling yet, ist that normal?
Is it okay if my baby isn't interested in crawling and just wants to walk?
$29.00 Members
$45.00 Non-Members
Developmental Play
Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I play with my child?” “Which toys should I introduce to my baby?” “How can I help my child’s language development, motor skills and social development?”
If so, this workshop is for you. Learn how to:
- Design a safe, inviting place for your child to play
- Choose developmentally appropriate toys
- Use toys to teach cause-and-effect
- Promote eye coordination, muscle tone and strength
- Encourage spontaneity and self-expression
Recommended after baby is born.
$29 Members
$45 Non-Members
Establishing Good Sleep Habits
Designed for the pregnant family and those with babies up to 4 months of age, the goal of this workshop is to help parents understand, and encourage, healthy sleep in newborns.
Taught by an experienced sleep consultant, the workshop covers a baby’s unique sleep patterns, the differences between newborn and adult sleep, realistic expectations for sleep based on the baby’s age, and routines that can help establish positive sleep associations and promote good sleep habits. Time for questions and answers is provided in this popular workshop.
$39 Members
$55 Non-Members
Finding a Preschool
Minimize the stress of selecting a preschool by learning about the wide range of options. Our experienced preschool director explains:
- What to look for in a preschool
- When to begin the process
- Different schools
- Different philosophies
- Various admission procedures
- Understanding your child’s needs
Recommended for prenatal to 1 year old.
$29 Members
$45 Non-Members
Finding Quality Childcare
Childcare is one of the most important decisions you will make as a new parent. Learn the range of options available and how to evaluate what works for your family. Topics discussed:
- Childcare centers, home-based daycare, and nannies
- How to screen applicants—Trustline and background checks
- Resources for finding childcare
- How to interview nannies and assess childcare centers
Recommended for prenatal to 1 year old.
$29 Members
$45 Non-Members
Infant Acupressure & Reflexology
Studies have shown the benefits of acupressure and reflexology to promote health and well being. These complimentary therapies are safe, effective and fun! In this workshop, you will learn and perform gentle acupressure and reflexology routines that target colic, reflux and gas.
$29 Members
$49 Non-Members
Infant and Child Health & First Aid
Infant and Child Health & First Aid is a practical, hands-on class taught by an experienced paramedic professional to help parents and caregivers of infants and young children to have the tools to prevent and treat common childhood injuries. Please note that this class does not include Infant CPR (offered separately). Topics discussed include:
- Basic first aid and prevention of injury in infants and children
- Core principles of health in infants and young children
- Treatments for many common ailments and injuries
- Recommendations for contents of your first aid kit
- Information regarding the most common emergencies - medical or traumatic
- Key information about local trauma centers, emergency response, and when and how to call 911 effectively
Recommended for parents of newborns to children age two. Babies welcome.
$39 Members
$55 Non-Members
Infant Massage
Connect with your baby through easy-to-learn massage techniques that soothe and promote relaxation. Research has shown that regular massage helps babies to sleep better, reduces fussiness, promotes healthy weight gain, improves circulation, and boosts their immune system. Our Certified Infant Massage Instructors demonstrate:
- When, where and how to massage your baby
- Simple strokes for each part of your baby’s body
- Techniques to relieve colic, gas and fussiness
- How to increase understanding of your baby’s cues
- Please bring a towel. Massage oil will be provided.
Recommended for babies 1 month to pre-crawling.
$45 Members
$60 Non-Members
Introducing Solids
Learn how to successfully introduce solids and how to develop healthy eating habits for life. Topics discussed:
- When is your baby developmentally ready?
- Selecting and preparing food for your baby
- Which foods to introduce and when
- Product recommendation to make meal-time easier
- How to identify food allergies
- Tips and tricks on reading your baby’s food cues, vegetarian diets, and including water in your baby’s routine
Recommended for babies 3–7 months old.
$29 Members
$45 Non-Members
Photographing Your Baby
This fun workshop is designed for parents of young babies of all different skill levels who want to improve their photos of their babies. Taught by an experienced baby photographer, this workshop will cover:
- The three phases of taking pictures- capture, development/imaging and output
- Lighting considerations
- How best to display photos of babies
- A checklist of items to remember when taking photos of babies
- Local resources for photographers
Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and samples of their work to discuss. Babies are welcome but may be distracting!
$29 Members
$45 Non-Members
Positive Discipline
Wondering how to set boundaries? When the right time is to discipline your child? Are you worried about 'spoiling' your baby or knowing to discipline your child and still show him you love him?
In this workshop learn how to encourage cooperation and foster a healthy and happy child-parent relationship through discipline.
Topics covered include:
- How temperament and behavior impact development.
- When to start discipline.
- Principles of effective discipline.
- How to encourage and foster a healthy parent – child relationship through discipline.
Appropriate for parents of babies 6-24 months.
$29 Members
$49 Non-Members
Sleep Solutions for the 4-12 Month Old
This workshop is designed for families with older infants who want more information and guidance on how to help improve their baby’s sleep. Our sleep consultant will discuss:
- Establishing routines
- Positive sleep associations
- Dealing with challenges of weaning nighttime feeds
- Difficulties with naps
- Changes due to teething, illness, travel,
- Developmental milestones, such as rolling over and beginning to crawl
The last quarter of the workshop will be devoted to questions and answers.
$39 Members
$55 Non-Members
The Happiest Baby on the Block
New babies are sweet and adorable yet they can also bring with them sleepless nights, crying, and stress. In DayOne's Happiest Baby Class, new and expectant parents will learn step by step instructions on how to help their baby sleep better and how to soothe even the fussiest babies in minutes. The class is based on the highly effective approach to babies pioneered by Dr. Harvey Karp in his book and DVD The Happiest Baby on The Block. Topics for this helpful workshop include:
- The Missing Fourth trimester
- The Calming Reflex
- The 5 S's
- What is Colic?
- Why most babies get more upset in the evening
- Why it is impossible to spoil young babies
Recommended to take prenatally or in the first three months after the baby is born. Babies welcome.
$29 Members
$45 Non-Members
Wills, Trusts & Life Insurance
Learn how to establish a solid foundation for the future of your growing family. Topics discussed:
- Life insurance options
- Establishing a trust
- Selecting a financial advisor and attorney
- Benefits of having a will
Recommended for prenatal couples and babies up to 1 year old.
$Free for Members
$25 Non-Members
Signing with Your Baby
Signing with Your Baby gives parents the opportunity to communicate with their children long before they can verbalize what they want or need. Research studies show that signing with babies accelerates language acquisition, reduces frustration, enhances a child’s self esteem, and deepens the bond between parent and child. Learn 30 core signs using American Sign Language and how to integrate them into your everyday routine with fun activities and songs. Includes the book, Baby Sign Language Basics by Monta Z. Briant.
Recommended for babies 4–12 months old.
$45 Members
$60 Non-Members
Developmental Dance and Movement for Babies
Developmental Dance and Movement for Babies
Date: Wednesday, December 12th, 2012
Location: San Francisco (location map)
Price: Members: $29 Members: $45 non-members
Instructor: Jessie Wesoky
Space Available: [RemainingRegistrations]
Learn how to facilitate your baby's physical and motor development during the first year, including: tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling, standing and walking. Proper physical and sensorimotor development during the first year is one of the most powerful ways to set your child up for academic, emotional and physical success.
Topics discussed:
Why is tummy time so important, what if my baby doesn't like it?
What types of toys or equipment would help my baby develop?
My baby isn't rolling/sitting/crawling yet, ist that normal?
Is it okay if my baby isn't interested in crawling and just wants to walk?
$29.00 Members
$45.00 Non-Members
