This weekly class is ideal for moms of any stage postpartum who want to begin the recovery of your core, diastasis recti (abdominal separation from pregnancy) and pelvic floor weakness after pregnancy. Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn how to assess your own Diastasis, connect to your strength again and walk away with effective practices and lifestyle/baby carrying tweaks that will support your repair and restoration. Become an advocate for your own well-being and begin filling your own tool-box that will help you modify ANY hardcore bootcamp, gym class, or yoga class so you progress yourself safely in any setting.
In a format that is a part workout, part workshop-style program, you'll be learning as you're moving. This program is a must-have for every mom wanting to jump-start their return to exercise safely and to feeling whole again.
This weekly class is ideal for moms of any stage postpartum who want to begin the recovery of your core, diastasis recti (abdominal separation from pregnancy) and pelvic floor weakness after pregnancy. Over 4 weeks, you’ll learn learn how to assess your own Diastasis, connect to your strength again and walk away with effective practices and lifestyle/baby carrying tweaks that will support your repair and restoration. Become an advocate for your own well-being and begin filling your own tool-box that will help you modify ANY hardcore bootcamp, gym class, or yoga class so you progress yourself safely in any setting.
In a format that is a part workout, part workshop-style program, you'll be learning as you're moving. This program is a must-have for every mom wanting to jump-start their return to exercise safely and to feeling whole again.
With: Amy Edelstein, LCSW
The Second Time ( Or More ) Parent group is a supportive environment for parents to connect and share openly about the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a bigger family, The group will provide a way for parents to reconnect with their inner selves and offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share the joys, address the challenges and connect with others to navigate a path toward your new role as a second time (or more) parent. Babies welcome up to age 1.
With: Amy Edelstein, LCSW
Come together in a safe space to meet new parents, share stories, experiences and to discuss various topics related to your transition into parenthood. This space offers parents compassionate support in a non-judgemental and nurturing environment.
Dates and Topics for discussion for the 6 week series:
When giving birth with HypnoBirthing® The Mongan Method, a mother will be in a state of deep relaxation-- awake, aware, and fully in control. The Hypnobirthing® techniques shared in our class teaches women how to release all prior programming about birth to free themselves of limiting thoughts and emotions that lead to discomfort and resistant birthing muscles.
In a series of four confidence-building classes, you will learn the logic behind why labor doesn't have to hurt and what you can do about it. Armed with knowledge, the pattern of calm breathing techniques and deep relaxation, you will start to develop everything you need to know to connect with your birthing instincts and create an amazing birthing experience.
Sign & Say (6 months – 2 years): Led by Rose Garden Speech Therapy’s Speech Therapists, this caregiver & me class is designed to make learning language fun. We’ll read books and sing songs while pairing words with gestures and sign language, followed by small group activities and games where we implement strategies to promote language development. You’ll learn ways to encourage your child to increase their speech and language skills.
Love is in the air!
Join a Dancing For Birth™ Date Night!We’re having a special sexy evening for couples, focusing on ways to release the ‘Love Hormone’ oxytocin during labor. You’ll learn comfort measures for labor, pushing positions, and how to work together during labor. You’ll even practice and role-play for labor.
CPR saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances of survival. In fact, the American Heart Association estimates that 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough. Learning First Aid can be a critical skill to respond and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Discuss skills such as how to treat choking, bleeding, shock, allergic reactions, seizures and other first aid emergencies.
Each workshop participant will receive a two year CPR certification card from the American Heart Association and special focus will be provided on Pediatric and Infant CPR. First Aid Basics will be discussed (time permitting), our instructor will focus on First Aid Emergencies specific to Pediatric Patients and Infants. The instructor will encourage participants to provide situational emergencies and provide discussion on an appropriate response. No certification is offered for First Aid.
Cost: $105 per person / $195 per couple
(0-24 months)
Research shows that music enhances a baby’s mood, reduces stress and helps them fall asleep. A sensory engaging musical environment can greatly improve learning and enhances your child’s cognitive, motor and sensory development. Come join me for a music class while learning how musical connection increases bonding with your baby.
Inviting all New Parents and Parents to-be to Montclair BABY’s Mix and Mingle Gathering
Montclair B.A.B.Y. together with other community partners bring you an evening of prenatal and postnatal education.
Connect with other new parents and parents to- be while you learn about:
A selection of birth doulas, certified lactation consultants, and birth and postpartum health care experts will be at the event to answer all of your questions.
Join us for an evening of connection and community.
Stay tuned for some fun giveaways and a free raffle at the end of the event!
This Event is For Expecting Parents and New Parents who want to learn more about babies, pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Cost: Free (pre-registration is required)
This class is designed to help couples find a deeper connection to body, breath and heart for the big day. We will be doing lots of partner yoga exercises which will encourage couples to tune in while listening and communicating with your partner. We learn so much about our bodies when we are on the mat. This workshop will help us listen to that voice that tells us to move deeper inside in order to connect to the here and now. It's a wonderful opportunity for us to connect to our partners rhythm.
Cost: $75
Ages 14 months - 3 yrs
Toddler Yoga is designed for children and parents to explore yoga through a blend of stretches, poses, songs and games. This class offers tot-centric movement that encourages and supports the child's rapidly-increasing physical explorations, all through an engaging and energetic format filled with music and fun. Yoga can help your child with self-expression, relaxation, sleep and can improve the ability to listen and follow directions. For grownups, it’s a fun way to get some gentle stretching while enjoying the child’s new discoveries.
Ages 2 - 12 mnths
Join us for a special Family Baby Yoga Class (ages 2 -12 mths) Stretch, bond, and breathe with your baby in this special yoga class designed for families and infants . Meet other parents and babies while taking part in this class. In these classes we will not only devote time to do restorative and strengthening yoga poses but will also incorporate music and massage for families and baby to do together.
The Classes Cover:
A compassionate, evidence-based approach to birth preparation and a great alternative to hospital based classes.
In this class we will discuss breastfeeding, safe formula preparation and newborn care to get you off to a great start the first few weeks after bringing baby home. We will cover newborn feeding behaviors, how to know if baby is latched well, how to know if baby is getting enough, normal breastfeeding complications and when to call for help.
We will also discuss diapering and umbilical cord care, bathing, body language and safe sleep practices and how it pertains to both the breastfed and bottle fed baby. We will touch on healthy sleep habits, swaddling and other techniques to help you soothe your baby.
***This class is designed to be taken during your pregnancy or before baby arrives.***
You’ve heard all about tummy time, but there are still so many questions! What’s the best way to do tummy time? How long should my baby be on their tummy? What if my baby doesn’t like it? Join this interactive, in-person class to learn how to best support your baby during tummy time play! In this class designed for caregivers and infants ages 0-4 months, occupational therapist Ashley Scully of Play and Thrive Pediatric Therapy will provide specific recommendations to improve your baby’s tolerance to tummy time. Other strengthening activities to promote achievement of motor milestones will also be covered.
Holistic Childbirth Education, inspired by the book, Birthing from Within and based on the The Six Care Practices that Support Physiological Birth.
The Classes Cover:
A compassionate, evidence-based approach to birth preparation and a great alternative to hospital based classes.
CPR saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances of survival. In fact, the American Heart Association estimates that 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough. Learning First Aid can be a critical skill to respond and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Discuss skills such as how to treat choking, bleeding, shock, allergic reactions, seizures and other first aid emergencies.
Each workshop participant will receive a two year CPR certification card from the American Heart Association and special focus will be provided on Pediatric and Infant CPR. First Aid Basics will be discussed (time permitting), our instructor will focus on First Aid Emergencies specific to Pediatric Patients and Infants. The instructor will encourage participants to provide situational emergencies and provide discussion on an appropriate response. No certification is offered for First Aid.
Cost: $105 per person / $195 per couple
In this comprehensive class for expectant parents we will cover breastfeeding and newborn care to get you off to a great start the first few weeks after bringing baby home. We will cover newborn feeding behaviors, how to know if baby is latched well, how to know if baby is getting enough, normal breastfeeding complications and when to call for help. We will also discuss diapering and umbilical cord care, bathing, body language and safe sleep practices and how it pertains to the breastfed baby.
***This class is designed to be taken during your pregnancy or before baby arrives.***
FINALLY - a space just for dads to vent, laugh, learn and commiserate with other dads. This group is for those with one or more children (Non-mobile infants welcome to come along to the group. Structured topics include: relationship stressors, identity and time, emotion vs. logical expectations, and dad guilt. Group set to meet monthly.
Sign & Say (6 months – 2 years): Led by Rose Garden Speech Therapy’s Speech Therapists, this caregiver & me class is designed to make learning language fun. We’ll read books and sing songs while pairing words with gestures and sign language, followed by small group activities and games where we implement strategies to promote language development. You’ll learn ways to encourage your child to increase their speech and language skills.
Love is in the air!
Join a Dancing For Birth™ Date Night!We’re having a special sexy evening for couples, focusing on ways to release the ‘Love Hormone’ oxytocin during labor. You’ll learn comfort measures for labor, pushing positions, and how to work together during labor. You’ll even practice and role-play for labor.
The Classes Cover:
A compassionate, evidence-based approach to birth preparation and a great alternative to hospital based classes.
Infant Massage is a holistic and natural way to promote infant health, improve parenting skills and deepen bonding. Infant massage incorporates nurturing touch, massage and reflexology in a loving, fun, one-on-one interaction that provides nourishment for baby’s mind, body and spirit.
You’ve heard all about tummy time, but there are still so many questions! What’s the best way to do tummy time? How long should my baby be on their tummy? What if my baby doesn’t like it? Join this interactive, in-person class to learn how to best support your baby during tummy time play! In this class designed for caregivers and infants ages 0-4 months, occupational therapist Ashley Scully of Play and Thrive Pediatric Therapy will provide specific recommendations to improve your baby’s tolerance to tummy time. Other strengthening activities to promote achievement of motor milestones will also be covered.
This class is designed to help couples find a deeper connection to body, breath and heart for the big day. We will be doing lots of partner yoga exercises which will encourage couples to tune in while listening and communicating with your partner. We learn so much about our bodies when we are on the mat. This workshop will help us listen to that voice that tells us to move deeper inside in order to connect to the here and now. It's a wonderful opportunity for us to connect to our partners rhythm.
Cost: $75
Ages 14 months - 3 yrs
Toddler Yoga is designed for children and parents to explore yoga through a blend of stretches, poses, songs and games. This class offers tot-centric movement that encourages and supports the child's rapidly-increasing physical explorations, all through an engaging and energetic format filled with music and fun. Yoga can help your child with self-expression, relaxation, sleep and can improve the ability to listen and follow directions. For grownups, it’s a fun way to get some gentle stretching while enjoying the child’s new discoveries.
CPR saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances of survival. In fact, the American Heart Association estimates that 100,000 to 200,000 lives of adults and children could be saved each year if CPR were performed early enough. Learning First Aid can be a critical skill to respond and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services (EMS) arrives. Discuss skills such as how to treat choking, bleeding, shock, allergic reactions, seizures and other first aid emergencies.
Each workshop participant will receive a two year CPR certification card from the American Heart Association and special focus will be provided on Pediatric and Infant CPR. First Aid Basics will be discussed (time permitting), our instructor will focus on First Aid Emergencies specific to Pediatric Patients and Infants. The instructor will encourage participants to provide situational emergencies and provide discussion on an appropriate response. No certification is offered for First Aid.
Cost: $105 per person / $195 per couple
In this class we will discuss breastfeeding, safe formula preparation and newborn care to get you off to a great start the first few weeks after bringing baby home. We will cover newborn feeding behaviors, how to know if baby is latched well, how to know if baby is getting enough, normal breastfeeding complications and when to call for help.
We will also discuss diapering and umbilical cord care, bathing, body language and safe sleep practices and how it pertains to both the breastfed and bottle fed baby. We will touch on healthy sleep habits, swaddling and other techniques to help you soothe your baby.
***This class is designed to be taken during your pregnancy or before baby arrives.***
With: Amy Edelstein, LCSW
Come together in a safe space to meet new parents, share stories, experiences and to discuss various topics related to your transition into parenthood. This space offers parents compassionate support in a non-judgemental and nurturing environment.
Dates and Topics for discussion for the 6 week series:
After mastering the first few months of feeding your child breastmilk or formula, you are now starting to wonder about taking the next step. Will you start with infant cereals or whole foods? How much will you give and how will you know when they’ve had enough? What spoons/bowls/cups will you use? Come learn HOW and WHEN to introduce your child to solid foods in a way that lays a solid foundation for good eating habits to last a lifetime. The food choices and behaviors you instill in your child begin at this very point and deserve the proper education.
Holistic Childbirth Education, inspired by the book, Birthing from Within and based on the The Six Care Practices that Support Physiological Birth.
The Classes Cover:
A compassionate, evidence-based approach to birth preparation and a great alternative to hospital based classes.
In this comprehensive class for expectant parents we will cover breastfeeding and newborn care to get you off to a great start the first few weeks after bringing baby home. We will cover newborn feeding behaviors, how to know if baby is latched well, how to know if baby is getting enough, normal breastfeeding complications and when to call for help. We will also discuss diapering and umbilical cord care, bathing, body language and safe sleep practices and how it pertains to the breastfed baby.
***This class is designed to be taken during your pregnancy or before baby arrives.***
FINALLY - a space just for dads to vent, laugh, learn and commiserate with other dads. This group is for those with one or more children (Non-mobile infants welcome to come along to the group. Structured topics include: relationship stressors, identity and time, emotion vs. logical expectations, and dad guilt. Group set to meet monthly.
Having more realistic expectations BEFORE parenthood can protect you from additional stress and wellness concerns. You might find all your energy dedicated to managing your pregnancy, but what about after baby arrives? This workshop will address the most challenging tasks of new parenthood and how to create more realistic expectations for your new expanded family. You will walk away with strategies to improve the strength of your partnership, identify new roles for you and your partner when baby arrives, navigate feeding and sleep care, and create the entrance into parenthood that fits your family’s style.
This workshop is suitable for couples or solo partners.
Sign & Say (6 months – 2 years): Led by Rose Garden Speech Therapy’s Speech Therapists, this caregiver & me class is designed to make learning language fun. We’ll read books and sing songs while pairing words with gestures and sign language, followed by small group activities and games where we implement strategies to promote language development. You’ll learn ways to encourage your child to increase their speech and language skills.
Love is in the air!
Join a Dancing For Birth™ Date Night!We’re having a special sexy evening for couples, focusing on ways to release the ‘Love Hormone’ oxytocin during labor. You’ll learn comfort measures for labor, pushing positions, and how to work together during labor. You’ll even practice and role-play for labor.
The Classes Cover:
A compassionate, evidence-based approach to birth preparation and a great alternative to hospital based classes.
When giving birth with HypnoBirthing® The Mongan Method, a mother will be in a state of deep relaxation-- awake, aware, and fully in control. The Hypnobirthing® techniques shared in our class teaches women how to release all prior programming about birth to free themselves of limiting thoughts and emotions that lead to discomfort and resistant birthing muscles.
In a series of four confidence-building classes, you will learn the logic behind why labor doesn't have to hurt and what you can do about it. Armed with knowledge, the pattern of calm breathing techniques and deep relaxation, you will start to develop everything you need to know to connect with your birthing instincts and create an amazing birthing experience.
(0-24 months)
Research shows that music enhances a baby’s mood, reduces stress and helps them fall asleep. A sensory engaging musical environment can greatly improve learning and enhances your child’s cognitive, motor and sensory development. Come join me for a music class while learning how musical connection increases bonding with your baby.
In this class we will discuss breastfeeding, safe formula preparation and newborn care to get you off to a great start the first few weeks after bringing baby home. We will cover newborn feeding behaviors, how to know if baby is latched well, how to know if baby is getting enough, normal breastfeeding complications and when to call for help.
We will also discuss diapering and umbilical cord care, bathing, body language and safe sleep practices and how it pertains to both the breastfed and bottle fed baby. We will touch on healthy sleep habits, swaddling and other techniques to help you soothe your baby.
***This class is designed to be taken during your pregnancy or before baby arrives.***
Sign & Say (6 months – 2 years): Led by Rose Garden Speech Therapy’s Speech Therapists, this caregiver & me class is designed to make learning language fun. We’ll read books and sing songs while pairing words with gestures and sign language, followed by small group activities and games where we implement strategies to promote language development. You’ll learn ways to encourage your child to increase their speech and language skills.
FINALLY - a space just for dads to vent, laugh, learn and commiserate with other dads. This group is for those with one or more children (Non-mobile infants welcome to come along to the group. Structured topics include: relationship stressors, identity and time, emotion vs. logical expectations, and dad guilt. Group set to meet monthly.
This class is designed to help couples find a deeper connection to body, breath and heart for the big day. We will be doing lots of partner yoga exercises which will encourage couples to tune in while listening and communicating with your partner. We learn so much about our bodies when we are on the mat. This workshop will help us listen to that voice that tells us to move deeper inside in order to connect to the here and now. It's a wonderful opportunity for us to connect to our partners rhythm.
Cost: $75
Ages 14 months - 3 yrs
Toddler Yoga is designed for children and parents to explore yoga through a blend of stretches, poses, songs and games. This class offers tot-centric movement that encourages and supports the child's rapidly-increasing physical explorations, all through an engaging and energetic format filled with music and fun. Yoga can help your child with self-expression, relaxation, sleep and can improve the ability to listen and follow directions. For grownups, it’s a fun way to get some gentle stretching while enjoying the child’s new discoveries.
Ages 2 - 12 mnths
Join us for a special Family Baby Yoga Class (ages 2 -12 mths) Stretch, bond, and breathe with your baby in this special yoga class designed for families and infants . Meet other parents and babies while taking part in this class. In these classes we will not only devote time to do restorative and strengthening yoga poses but will also incorporate music and massage for families and baby to do together.
You’ve heard all about tummy time, but there are still so many questions! What’s the best way to do tummy time? How long should my baby be on their tummy? What if my baby doesn’t like it? Join this interactive, in-person class to learn how to best support your baby during tummy time play! In this class designed for caregivers and infants ages 0-4 months, occupational therapist Ashley Scully of Play and Thrive Pediatric Therapy will provide specific recommendations to improve your baby’s tolerance to tummy time. Other strengthening activities to promote achievement of motor milestones will also be covered.