All About Vaccines

Confused about vaccines?  Become informed about all childhood immunizations and learn to separate myth from fact to be a better advocate for your baby.
Our experienced pediatrician will discuss:

• Immunization and what they prevent
• Current immunization schedule
• Side effects and risks
• Alternative schedules
• The facts about vaccines and autism
• Tips for maximizing your babies immune system prior to receiving vaccines
  

Recommended for prenatal to a year old.
$29 for Members; $45 for Non-Members

Learn about the development of your baby’s teeth and discover what’s new in preventative dental care. 
Our experienced pediatric dentist will address:

• Tips for Teething
• Infant Oral Health/care of teeth
• Preventing Cavities
• Which teeth and when
• What to expect at the first dental visit
• Topical Fluoride
• Trauma Prevention

Recommended for babies one month to a year old.
Free for Members; $10 for Non-Members

Learn tips and techniques from our Certified Lactation Experts to maximize the collection and storage of breastmilk.

• Understand when to pump and for how long
• How much does your baby need/feeding requirements
• How to integrate pumping into your daily routine
• Tips to increase milk production
• Recommendations for milk storage (bottles, bags, BPA safe products)
• How to store, defrost and heat
• Tips to make pumping more comfortable
• Planning a pumping schedule for going back to work

Recommended after baby is born.
Free Workshop

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
• Tips for choosing developmentally appropriate toys
• Using toys to teach cause and effect
• Promote eye coordination, muscle tone and strength
• Encourage spontaneity and self expression

Recommended after baby is born.
$29 for Members; $45 for Non-Members

 

Decrease 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 own child’s needs

Recommended for prenatal to a year old.
$29 for Members; $45 for Non-Members

Selecting quality childcare is one of the most important decisions you will make as a new parent.  Learn about the range of options and how to evaluate what works for your family.
Topics discussed:

• Childcare centers, home based daycare, and nannies
• How to screen applicants – trustline, background checks
• Resources for finding childcare
• How to interview nannies and assess childcare centers

 

Recommended for prenatal to a year old.
$29 for Members; $45 for Non-Members

Congratulations on Becoming a Grandparent!
Update your skills and knowledge of the childbirth process, newborn care and infant safety while learning tips from an experienced grandmother and a newborn care specialist.
Topics Include:

• Updates in childbirth, infant feeding and newborn care
• Discover ways to create memories for grandchildren
• Helpful ways to support the new family
• Ways to stay in touch as a long distance grandparent
• Meaningful gifts you can make for your grandbaby

$10 for Members; $15 for Non-Members

Newly Pregnant?  This class is for you!
Designed for pregnant families in their first or second trimester, this class answers the many questions you may have about your pregnancy.  Taught by a nurse, this class covers:

• Prenatal testing, discomforts of pregnancy, dos and don’ts, warning signs to be aware of, and symptoms of preterm labor
• Exercise in pregnancy-what’s safe and what should be avoided
• Nutrition during pregnancy- maximizing foods to promote healthy development and feel good, foods to avoid, ideal weight gain
• Umbilical Cord blood banking-what is it and why consider banking
• Community Resources for pregnancy- DayOne, maternity stores, prenatal exercise, prenatal massage, and doulas

$29 for Members; $45 for Non-Members
Or Included in Pregnancy Value Package

 

Learn the latest guidelines from the American Heart Association on CPR and choke-saving techniques through practice on mannequins.
This class will prepare you for emergency first response until help arrives and is designed for all caregivers – parents, grandparents, and childcare providers.
All of our instructors are certified by the American Heart Association and will cover:

• Techniques to rescue choking infants and children
• How to recognize and treat cardiopulmonary emergencies
• SIDS prevention, baby proofing, and injury prevention

Because of the attention required in class, we ask that you attend without your baby.
This is not a certification course but the class content is equivalent and no test will be administered.  A certificate of attendance can be issued upon request.

Recommended for first andsecond trimester or after baby is born.
$45for Members; $60 for Non-Members per person

Connect with your baby through easy to learn massage techniques that soothe and promote relaxation.
Research shows regular massage enables babies to sleep better, are less fussy, promotes healthy weight gain, improves circulation, and boosts immune system.

Our Certified Infant Massage Instructors will demonstrate:

• When, where and how you massage
• Simple strokes for each part of your baby’s body
• Techniques to relieve colic, gas, and fussiness
• Increase understanding of your baby’s cues

Please bring a towel, massage oil will be provided.

Recommended for babies one month to precrawling.
$29 for Members; $45for Non-Members

Signing With Your Baby gives parents the opportunity to communicate with their children long before babies can verbalize their wants and needs.  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
• Integrate these signs into your everyday routine with fun activities and songs
• Includes the book Baby Sign Language Basics by Monta Z. Bryant

Recommended for babies 4 – 12 months old.
$45 for Members; $60 for Non-Members

Gain an understanding to help you establish a solid foundation for your growing family.Topics discussed:

• Life insurance options
• Establishing a trust
• Selecting a financial advisor and attorney
• Benefits of establishing a will
  

Recommended for prenatal couples and babies up to a year old.
Free for Members; $25 for Non-Members

Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting sleep advice and the many books available on helping your baby sleep? Come join our sleep experts to discuss realistic, age appropriate expectations for infant sleep. 

• Typical sleep patterns of infants
• How to establish effective bedtime routines
• Understanding importance of naps
• Discussion of popular sleep books, such as:
  The SleepEasy Solution
   Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
   The No Cry Sleep Solution
   Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night

Recommended for prenatal couples and babies up to 9 months old.
$29 for Members; $45 for Non-Members

Learn the latest scientific information on avoiding chemicals in baby products from our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.  Discuss helpful buying tips for nursery items, toys, and household goods for moms and babies. Topics covered include:

• Know your plastics – which are safe?
• Toy tips – wooden, plastic- what’s safe?
• Bottle tips – what’s the difference between polypropylene and polycarbonate bottles?  Which bottles have BPA?
• Skin care – what’s DEA and TEA?  Parabens?
• Food tips – what to look for at the grocery store, safe feeding accessories
• Household tips - safe cleaners
• Healthy bedding - essentials for selecting the best for your baby

Recommended for prenatal couples and babies up to a year old.
$10 for Members; $15 for Non-Members

Come learn what you need to do to successfully introduce solids to your baby and develop healthy eating habits for life.
Topics discussed:

• When is your baby developmentally ready
• Selecting and preparing food for your baby
• What foods to introduce and when
• Product recommendation to make meal time easier
• How to identify food allergies
• Tips and tricks for reading your babies cues, vegetarian diets, and including water in your baby’s routine

 

Recommended for babies 3 – 7 months old.
$29 for Members; $45for Non-Members

Signing Playgroup 6 week series reinforces the skills learned in the Signing Workshop and introduces new activities and songs.  Weekly themes include mealtime, animals, colors, family, feelings, and more.
Recommended for babies 4 – 12 months old.
$120 for Members; $140 for Non-Members