[Two Editor’s Notes]
1. New York Family & The Plaza Hotel are giving away a
two-night Babymoon to new and expectant parents (with infants or
toddlers. Sign Up Here. We’re also giving away two sets of Skip Hop’s new and wonderful 4-piece crib bedding line. More Here.
2. New York Family has just established a wonderful (and free)
weekly e-newsletter for expectant and new parents (up to toddler).
Check it out and sign up here.
And now for the week’s classes tips:
New and expectant parents have a lot of questions, and often the best answers are not in books but in live classes and seminars where they can connect with other new parents and parents-to-be, and experts who are especially knowledgeable about their issues. This week’s three recommendations include: —
1. A five-person panel on Having An Easy and Healthy Pregnancy sponsored by The Pregnant New Yorker and Yummy Mummy
2. A New Parent Support Group at Prenatal Yoga Center (once a week for eight weeks)
3. The next Rockin’ Music Chair Concert (with Mr. Butch) at Caribou Baby
Here’s the scoop:
1. How To Have An Easy And Healthy Pregnancy (Co-sponsored by The Pregnant New Yorker and Yummy Mummy)
Thursday, March 29th, 6:30-9:00pm
The event’s six experts will discuss, among other things: 1. Tips and tricks on nursing. 2. Getting pelvic power during and after your pregnancy and learning the benefits of massage and acupuncture. 3. How to reverse abdominal separation (the cause of post pregnancy “pooch”) and tips on how to prevent infant accidents and injuries.
($20 in advance, $25 at the door. For more info and to register, click here.)
2. New Mom Support Group (Prenatal Yoga)
Monday Series: March 26-May 7, 2:30-3:30pm
Facilitated weekly support and discussion for moms and babies (newborn-6 months) in your community. Led by the wonderful Jessica Shapley, certified social worker and mother of two. Finding the power to embrace the journey where moms can connect and friendship can grow.
Topics include, but are not limited to: mom and baby wellness, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, introduction to solids, sleep issues, staying at home versus working outside the home, isolation, childcare, family life, self image and more. Receive and give support, information and resources. Be a part of a growing sangha (community) of new families near you.
(This is NOT a drop-in class! Pre-registration required. $155 for 8 week series. For more info and to register, click here.)
3. The Rocking Chair Music Series (Caribou Baby)
Tuesday, March 27, 11:30am
Mr. Butch started playing music for kids about 8 years ago when he became the music teacher of a West Village preschool. He then started playing at birthday parties and events around NYC. He recorded a CD of his favorite kids songs with producer Andy Chase (from the band Ivy, Brookville) in 2007. He’ll also be releasing a CD of his own kids songs (again with producer Andy Chase) hopefully sometime this fall. He has also written songs for the Village Preschool Center and for the Bank Street Family Center. Check out his website to listen to his music, watch videos and look at photos at mrbutchmusic.com.
(Admission: $5. For more info and to register: click here.)
For more great classes ideas check out last week’s picks, which included
*Mommy & Toddler Yoga at Destination Maternity on Thursdays.
*A seminar on How To Handle Toddler Tantrums sponsored by Mommybites (Tuesday, 3/27; 8:15 PM.
* A New Dads Boot Camp sponsored by NYC Dads Group at Tribeca Parenting. (Next one is
Saturday, March 31)
