Las primeras horas, días y semanas con su bebé recién nacido pueden ser agotante. ¡Hay tanto que aprender y conocer! ¿Cómo lucirá mi bebé? ¿Qué es normal? ¿Qué tipo de comportamientos debe esperar? ¿Es normal que mi bebé duerma tanto? ¿Por qué mi bebé llora tanto? ¿Tiene un cólico? ¿Qué pasa si se presentan complicaciones? […]
Pregnancy is a unique nine-month experience. First-Trimester Expectations introduces three couples as they figure out how their unplanned pregnancies fit into their lives. You are invited to journey with Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they share their first-trimester experiences in their own words. Topics include: Mariah • Tyler • […]
The end of your pregnancy feels like one hundred days packed into one long month that, oddly, doesn’t seem long enough to get everything done before you bring your baby home. There is so much to do and keep track of before birth! In this video, we talk about the things in your pregnancy on […]
This video will share tips on what to expect after giving birth and how a postpartum woman can take great care of herself. Topics include: postpartum healing • vaginal discharge • postpartum contractions • sore muscles • hemorrhoids • breast leaking • breast engorgement • vaginal recovery • c-section recovery • caesarean recovery • rest […]
In this video, we’ll look at the more common respiratory, digestive tract, and skin illnesses your toddler may contract, how to treat them, ways to help prevent illness, and when to call the doctor. Topics include: • toddler • illness • fevers • dehydration • home remedies for colds • RSV • flu • croup […]
Planning For Birth-This lesson will discuss several things you should consider when writing your birth plan, such as how you wish to manage pain, delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin contact after birth, and so much more. Postpartum-You’ll learn what to expect in the hospital or birthing center in the hours and days following birth, and what […]
Labor Expectations-Couples Laila and Joseph, Mikayla and Kyle, and Mariah and Tyler each had their babies! I bet you can’t wait to see how it all turned out in this final video! Join these three couples as their pregnancies come to an end and experience labor and delivery with them as they have their babies. […]
This Dunstan Baby Language video teaches parents the five cries all newborns use to communicate their everyday needs. You’ll know when your baby is hungry, tired, needs burping, has gas, or is simply uncomfortable. You’ll settle your baby faster, resulting in a happier baby who sleeps longer and cries less. Topics include: • Dunstan Baby […]
Free Support Group for expectant and currents mothers every Thursday of the Month from 1:00 to 2:30. Takes place at A Caring Center for Women
DadUp is a fatherhood initiative that empowers fathers/father figures to establish, re-establish or strengthen the relationship between their children and themselves. In addition to weekly group and 1-on-1 sessions, DadUp offers free information, resources and other support services to expectant and new dads. Weekly session group starts 5:00pm-5:30pm: refreshment served; 5:30pm-6:30pm: group session. Call to […]
Ya estás embarazada y te preguntas, ¿y ahora qué? Hay mucho por saber acerca del embarazo, los cambios que se producen en el cuerpo y el bebé en crecimiento. ¡Pasan muchas cosas durante el primer trimestre! Sentirás cambios en el cuerpo, en tus emociones y estilo de vida. ¡Tu bebé también empieza a crecer y […]
Led by Karina, this support group combines the best of both worlds of education & emotional emotional wellness. Participants will be journaling on prompts together, working through a pregnancy milestones log book & learning together a a First Time Moms. This a support group with an educational emphasis on self care, Karina will be making […]
You’re pregnant, and you’re wondering, now what? There is a lot to know about pregnancy, your changing body, and your developing baby. So much happens in that first trimester! You will experience changes in your body, your emotions, and your lifestyle. Your baby also goes through a lot of growth, developing into the little person […]
Hablemos de los signos del trabajo de parto y del nacimiento de su bebe! La planificacion y preparacion para el gran dia aliviaran la ansiedad y contribuirán que la experiencia sea mas positiva. Destacaremos el importante papel de una persona de apoyo, practicaremos la respiración y mas! Se anima a las personas de apoyo a […]
Este video ahondará sobre los efectos de fumar, beber alcohol y consumo de drogas durante el embarazo. Se enfocará en la manera en que estas actividades afectan a su bebé en desarrollo, a su embarazo y a usted. También abarcará algunos de los problemas de desarrollo a largo plazo que su hijo pueda enfrentar debido […]
This video will cover the effects of smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs during pregnancy. It will cover how these activities affect your developing baby, your pregnancy, and you. It will also cover some of the long-term, developmental issues your child may face from exposure to these harmful chemicals. This video will offer tips on […]
Call the center to save your spot as this is a popular workshop and there are 6 sewing stations available. Come and enjoy two hours of learning how to sew and have fun. Ages from 2 to 12 years old. Materials will be provided. Venga y disfrute de dos horas de aprendizaje de costura y […]
ste video de Dunstan Baby Language les enseña a los padres los cinco llantos que todos los recién nacidos usan para comunicar sus necesidades diarias. Sabrá cuando su bebé tiene hambre, está cansado, necesita eructar, tiene gases o simplemente se siente incómodo. Calmará a su bebé más rápido, lo que resultará en un bebé más […]
Free support group for expectant and current mothers every Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Takes place at A Caring Center for Women.
Time with Toddler-In this video, we talk about four important areas to develop in your parenting that will give you the most impact with the time you have. Topics include: • toddler • time • personality • emotional intensity • sensory reactivity • activity level • adaptability • persistence • independence • teaching • limits […]
Led by Client Advocate Karina, this support group combines the best of both worlds of education and emotional wellness. Participants will be journaling on prompts together, working through a pregnancy milestones log book and learning together as a First Time Moms. This is a support group with an educational emphasis on self care, Karina will […]
El primer trimestre quedó atrás y ahora seguramente ya te sientes mejor. Puede que las náuseas matutinas hayan disminuido y que ahora pienses que ya tienes todo bajo control. El bebé está creciendo rápidamente y es probable que ya tengas una incipiente pancita de embarazada. ¡El segundo trimestre suele ser el periodo más cómodo del […]
Your first trimester is now behind you and you are likely feeling better. Morning sickness may have eased up and you may be thinking, “I’ve got this!” Your baby is growing rapidly, and you might even be starting to sport a cute little baby bump. The second trimester is often the most comfortable time for […]
In this video, we’ll talk about three important things you need to know as you approach your baby’s birth: 1. How childbirth works, including why you have pain in labor; 2. The five clues that tell you labor is here; 3. The four stages of labor and what to expect in each. You can do […]
En este video, hablaremos de tres cosas importantes que debe saber a medida que se acerca al nacimiento de su bebé: Cómo funciona el parto, incluido por qué tiene dolor durante el trabajo de parto. Las cinco pistas que le indican que el parto está aquí. Las cuatro etapas del trabajo de parto y qué […]
Led by lactation consultant, Mary Becker, this is your chance to get unfiltered answers to all the questions you have about breastfeeding. Mary is well known in our community for her work empowering women to breastfeed with confidence. Our staff always loves when she is in the center, you can expect lots of laughter and […]
Led by Tiffany, experienced Client Advocate and Ultrasound Tech, this group will walk you through the 6 "Keys of healing" after abortion experiences. Whether it has been less than a few weeks or it has been decades since you experienced abortion, Tiffany understands how you feel and is here to confidentially offer you a path […]
Milestones can be a little confusing and stressful. What do all of the different developmental categories mean? How important is it to track your child’s milestones? What if your child isn’t accomplishing all of the skills at the same pace as other children? This video helps a parent to make sense of their toddler’s development, […]
Los hitos pueden ser un poco confusos y estresantes. ¿Qué significan todas las diferentes categorías de desarrollo? ¿Qué tan importante es hacer un seguimiento de los hitos de su hijo? ¿Qué sucede si su hijo no está logrando todas las habilidades al mismo ritmo que otros niños? Este video ayuda a los padres a comprender […]
Your busy toddler is quickly learning new skills in the areas of cognitive development, language and communication development, social and emotional development, and physical development. Every month brings exciting new advances to what they can do. These videos cover the milestones your child will be hitting between 12 – 15 months, the abilities they will […]
Este video de Dunstan Baby Language les enseña a los padres los cinco llantos que todos los recién nacidos usan para comunicar sus necesidades diarias. Sabrá cuando su bebé tiene hambre, está cansado, necesita eructar, tiene gases o simplemente se siente incómodo. Calmará a su bebé más rápido, lo que resultará en un bebé más […]
Free support group for expectant and current mothers every Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Takes place at A Caring Center for Women.
DadUp is a fatherhood initiative that empowers fathers/father figures to establish, re-establish or strengthen the relationship between their children and themselves. In addition to weekly group and 1-on-1 sessions, DadUp offers free information, resources and other support services to expectant and new dads. Weekly session group starts from 5:00pm-5:30pm refreshments followed by 5:30pm-7pm group session. […]
In this video, we talk about what anger can mean, and we’ll give you some great strategies for helping your child understand and manage their big feelings in healthy ways. Topics include: • parenting • child anger • professional diagnosis • anxiety • stress • trauma • developmental differences • stay calm • talk through […]
Led by Karina, this support group combines the best of both worlds of education & emotional emotional wellness. Participants will be journaling on prompts together, working through a pregnancy milestones log book & learning together a a First Time Moms. This a support group with an educational emphasis on self care, Karina will be making […]
Te estás aproximando al tercer trimestre y te sientes MUY embarazada. El bebé se agranda y puedes sentir cómo se mueve y patea. ¿Qué sucede ahí adentro? A medida que tu cuerpo cambia para acomodarse al bebé en crecimiento, tienes más probabilidades de sentirte más cansada, pero a la vez, sorpresivamente, más enérgica. ¡¡Tu bebé […]
Este video de Dunstan Baby Language les enseña a los padres los cinco llantos que todos los recién nacidos usan para comunicar sus necesidades diarias. Sabrá cuando su bebé tiene hambre, está cansado, necesita eructar, tiene gases o simplemente se siente incómodo. Calmará a su bebé más rápido, lo que resultará en un bebé más […]
Pregnancy is a unique nine-month experience. Third-Trimester Expectations completes the stories of Mariah and Tyler, Laila and Joseph, and Mikayla and Kyle as they enter their final trimester of pregnancy. You are invited to journey with them to the end as they have their babies! Topics include: third trimester • Mariah • Tyler • Laila […]
En este video hablamos sobre cómo manejar el dolor de forma natural. Así es, sin ningún analgésico. ¡Puedes hacerlo! Aprenderás sobre las tres R: Relajación, Ritual y Ritmo para ayudarte a controlar el dolor. Luego, discutimos varias técnicas de confort natural para ayudarte a disminuir la sensación de dolor. También discutimos los beneficios de un […]
In this video we talk all about managing pain the natural way. That’s right, without any pain medication. You can do this! You’ll learn about the three Rs: relaxation, ritual, and rhythm to help you manage pain. Then we discuss various natural comfort techniques to help you lessen the sensation pain. We also discuss the […]
The goal of this group is to provide a safe and supportive space for those who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy, either through miscarriage or stillbirth. Attendees are welcome to share their stories, feelings, and fears with others who have been through similar experiences, and in doing so, can feel less alone and […]
Se supone que el embarazo y el nacimiento son momentos de alegría. El entusiasmo por la paternidad y por un nuevo bebé, el sueño de una tierna familia, y los momentos de vinculación generan entusias¬mo y esperanza. Pero todo esto puede perder algo de su alegría a causa de la depresión o ansiedad materna. Esta […]
Pregnancy and birth are supposed to be a joyful time. The excitement of parenthood and a new baby, dreams of your sweet family, and those wonderful bonding moments. But all of this may lose some of its joy because of maternal depression and anxiety. This depression or anxiety can begin during pregnancy and worsen after […]
In this video, we will talk about how to overcome some of the more usual challenges and discomforts with some mom-tried-and-approved tips. Topics include: second trimester • third trimester • hacks • clothes • stretchy pants • waistband extenders • DIY elastic waistbands • tops • DIY tunic • belly bands • DIY belly band […]
Sewing class/Clase De Costura Call the Center to save your spot as this is a popular workshop and there are 6 sewing stations available. Come and enjoy two hours of learning how to sew and have fun. Ages from 2 to 12 years old. Materials will be provided. Venga y disfrute de dos horas de […]
Free support group for expectant and current mothers every Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Takes place at A Caring Center for Women.
DadUp is a fatherhood initiative that empowers fathers/father figures to establish, re-establish or strengthen the relationship between their children and themselves. In addition to weekly group and 1-on-1 sessions, DadUp offers free information, resources and other support services to expectant and new dads. Weekly session group starts from 5:00pm-5:30pm refreshments followed by 5:30pm-7pm group session. […]
Led by Client Advocate Karina, this support group combines the best of both worlds of education and emotional wellness. Participants will be journaling on prompts together, working through a pregnancy milestones log book and learning together as a First Time Moms. This is a support group with an educational emphasis on self care, Karina will […]
Color your Dreams-Stress Release Art For Moms W/ Katherine Create with Katherine as she leads a Relaxing Art-Class for Moms. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. *Come and enjoy a Therapeutic Class that will free you from stress.*
In this video, we will talk about how to overcome some of the more usual challenges and discomforts with some mom-tried-and-approved tips. Topics include: second trimester • third trimester • hacks • clothes • stretchy pants • waistband extenders • DIY elastic waistbands • tops • DIY tunic • belly bands • DIY belly band […]
Most babies will develop teeth between six and twelve months of age. Teeth are an important part of a child’s health and development. In this lesson, you will learn the physical effects of teething. We will discuss teething and breastfeeding and the do’s and don’ts of soothing a child during this phase. Topics include: • […]
Give parents the tools they need to stem child abuse and neglect. In a modern, to-the-point way, young parents learn to deal with this devastating, yet prevalent problem, in the interest of the child. It addresses the following questions: “What if I think I am being abusive to my child?” “Could someone else be abusing […]
This video answers these questions and takes a close look at what child sexual abuse is, how to teach your children to be safe, how parents can spot potentially unsafe situations for their children, and what you should do if you suspect your child was abused. Topics include: • third trimester • any time after […]
This video will answer these questions and help parents have peace of mind about SIDS by providing a game plan to reduce the risk of SIDS dramatically for their babies. Topics include: • third trimester • any time after birth • sudden infant death syndrome • suffocation • strangulation • unknown death • reduce • […]
Your busy toddler is quickly learning new skills in the areas of cognitive development, language and communication development, social and emotional development, and physical development. Every month brings exciting new advances to what they can do. These videos cover the milestones your child will be hitting between 15-18 months, the abilities they will be acquiring […]
This video shows the basics of potty training, including how to know when to start potty training; preparation for the big day; the “how to’s” of potty training; rewards and encouragement; dealing with disappointment; tips for boys; tips for girls. Topics include: • potty training • toddler • developmental skills • potty chair • wet […]
Toddlers are busy little explorers with lots of energy! They are fun, but they are into everything! As parents, we cannot prevent every injury or mishap, but we can put some important preventive measures in place to help stop serious, life-changing accidents. In this video, we will look at ways you can keep your busy […]
The Dunstan Baby Language video teaches parents the five cries all newborns use to communicate their everyday needs. You’ll know when your baby is hungry, tired, needs burping, has gas, or is simply uncomfortable. You’ll settle your baby faster, resulting in a happier baby who sleeps longer and cries less. Topics include: • Dunstan Baby […]
Free support group for expectant and current mothers every Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Takes place at A Caring Center for Women.
DadUp is a fatherhood initiative that empowers fathers/father figures to establish, re-establish or strengthen the relationship between their children and themselves. In addition to weekly group and 1-on-1 sessions, DadUp offers free information, resources and other support services to expectant and new dads. Weekly session group starts 5:00pm-5:30pm refreshments served followed by group session from […]
Led by Karina, this support group combines the best of both worlds of education & emotional emotional wellness. Participants will be journaling on prompts together, working through a pregnancy milestones log book & learning together a a First Time Moms. This a support group with an educational emphasis on self care, Karina will be making […]
This video explains the essential needs of every single mother, including the four most important: shelter, income, food, and transportation. Each need is discussed, and various options are given as possible solutions. Then, the emotional needs of both the mother and the child are discussed, and advice and help are given to encourage an emotionally […]