LOCATION:
JCC - Room G-106
In this
workshop, you can expect a light and fun
atmosphere with hands-on learning. It is designed for
families to learn useful tools and techniques that can help ease
labor, promote relaxation, build confidence and promote
labor progress.
Topics
included:
Review the first stage of
labor
Breathing
Relaxation
Partner massage + counter pressure
techniques
Various labor positions for
different phases of labor
How to use birth ball and peanut
ball to help promote progress in labor
Daily movement recommendations to
increase range of motion for labor
Please wear comfortable clothing.
You can bring something to take notes with if you’d like. You’ll
have the opportunity to practice what you learn and to ask
questions! This is an excellent workshop for families who
want a refresher, want more hands on
practice together and anyone who wants to feel
comfortable going into labor with a good set of tools in
their toolbag.
Baby Sign Language Playgroup
Our Introductory Workshop is recommended prior to taking a playgroup series unless you are already familiar with American Sign Language (ASL).
You will learn:
1. CPR
2. Responding to airway issues: choking, drowning, allergic reactions, seizures
3. Responding to trauma: bleeding, burns, falls
4. Strategies for the prevention of pediatric medical emergencies
All of the instructors for this class are EMTs, Paramedics, and RNs.
What you will learnHappy Baby Signs' Introductory
Workshop introduces basic baby signs that are based on American
Sign Language (ASL) and is designed for expectant parents and
parents with hearing babies who range in age from birth to 18
months old. The workshop is an hour and a half long during which
information on the latest research on the benefits of signing with
babies will be discussed. Parents are taught useful tips on how to
train their babies to sign. Fun activities and songs will show you
how easy it can be to integrate these signs into your every day
routine and jump-start your child's verbal skills. This is a great
way to see what infant signing is all about without a major
commitment. Please join us with or without your baby!
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LOCATION: Las Palmas Park
The practice of Infant Massage is a unique and wonderful way to deepen the bond you have with your child. It provides countless physical and emotional benefits for both you and your baby, such as:
- Help relieve your gassy baby and improve his/her sleep.
- Fosters emotional, physical, and mental well-being, calms anxieties, and contributes to healthy body image.
- Maturing the nervous system therefore babies who are regularly massaged are more comfortable in their environment.
This class takes place at Las Palmas Park
