Supporting Sibling Relationships

$25.00 - $50.00

Whether you are preparing for a second child or already a parent of more than one, this workshop on Supporting TLC Sibling Relationships is for you! Sibling rivalry is unavoidable, but the good news is there are proven, evidence-based solutions parents can implement to make an enormous difference in sibling relationships. Participants will learn simple and concrete strategies for minimizing conflicts and suggestions how to foster loving and life-long relationships between siblings. The workshop will include:
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• how best to introduce the new baby
• tools to prevent sibling rivalry and jealousy
• strategies to build sibling bonding
• how to coach young children to communicate strong feelings
• suggestions how to decrease competition and fights over possessions
• how best to intervene during challenging moments

​Facilitator: Jennifer Gillette, MA

When:  June 17 @ 7:00

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Individualized Childbirth Preparation & 4th Trimester Workshop

$250.00

Birth is a powerful event in your life as a mother and new family. This comprehensive class will help to prepare expecting parents with mother-centered information. We individualize the class for each mother based on their pregnancy and birth goals, where they plan to give birth, their level of support, any medical/trauma history, feeding goals and home life. The last hours of class include our 4th Trimester workshop information to prepare for the first 12 weeks with your newborn.

When:

October 6th

December 8th

Timing: Class begins at 9:30-3:30 with a break for lunch.

Childbirth Topics:

• Your rights as a childbearing woman
• Your anatomy and body’s design for birth
• Signs and stages of labor
• Purpose of contractions and the power of hormones
• Comfort measures, coping skills, relaxation tools
• Options, and choices for all stages of birth
• All the ways to meet your baby: natural, medicated birth, VBAC, Mother-Baby Friendly Cesarean
• Medical procedures and interventions- benefits and risks
• Important role of your birth team, setting and care providers
• Breastfeeding, and skin to skin bonding --the first hour with your baby
• Newborn procedures and first days with your baby

The 4th Trimester- What to expect your first 12 weeks together as a family

This interactive workshop is designed with hands-on strategies to help build your confidence in the "new normal" post birth--newborn care, bonding and soothing, breastfeeding and pumping, physical and emotional changes, sleep, baby wearing, and maternity leave/ transition to work.

Be prepared and connect with others in the same exciting but challenging stage of parenthood.

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Details: Workshop is for pregnant mother and one labor support person or partner. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water bottle/ snacks. Snacks provided and lunch break @ 1 pm. Workbook and materials provided.

Recommended in 5-8th month of pregnancy

Instructor: Holly Flanagan, a birth doula and postpartum educator trained with Birthing Gently, Birth Arts International, BACE and Dona International.  www.growbirth.com

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Positive Discipline Workshop

$25.00 - $45.00

Positive Discipline for ages 1-8

If you are struggling to address challenging behaviors such as hitting, whining, tantrums, not listening, and back talk, this workshop is for you! Learn an evidence-based discipline approach that promotes a strong connection with your children. This workshop will include:

    •    How to stay away from time-outs, bribes, and rewards - and what to do instead

   •    Positive and effective discipline skills for parents and caregivers

    •    How to best handle challenging behaviors and tantrums

    •    How to prevent challenging behaviors

    •    A deeper understanding of why your child might be misbehaving

Led by Cecilia Matson, M.A. - Child Development and Family Expert and founder of Galoop, LLC (www.galoopclasses.com). Cecilia teaches parenting workshops, conducts private consultations, and leads Child Development and Spanish Immersion classes for babies and young children. 

When:  Thursday May 31st @ 7:00

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Toilet Training Workshop

$25.00 - $45.00

Are you wondering if it is time to introduce potty training at home? Are you wondering which potty chair to use? How about the choice between Pull-Ups and underwear? And what about rewards- praise? M&M’s? Sticker charts? We will be addressing all these common questions, and many more, during our evening Parent Workshop on Toilet Training.

We realize parents can feel overwhelmed by the well-meaning but often contradictory advice from friends & family and the numerous on-line resources and books. We understand each child has his/her own unique temperament style and deserves a clear, simple and stress-free toilet training approach. Wherever you may be on your child’s toilet training journey we welcome you to join us for an informative, supportive and fun evening. There will be plenty of time for personal questions and group support.

This workshop is appropriate for loving parents & caregivers of children one year and older.

Instructor: Jennifer Gillette of The Loved Child

When: December 10th @ 7:00

Cost: $25/individual or $45/couple

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