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With busy lives and distant families, moms need support and friendship now more than ever. “Empowered Mothers” group meetings provide an opportunity to spend a relaxing and rejuvenating session making friends, sharing resources, and discussing the questions that every mother has. The group provides a supportive and nurturing environment to ask questions, interact, or just listen and know that you are not alone.
Each collaborative session will focus on a topic generated by the group with Julie keeping the discussion focused and providing additional information on topics as needed. Sessions may include expert guest speakers such as pediatricians, certified midwives, or others who can provide insight and advice. Some topics that may be explored include:
- Preparing for baby
- Nurturing yourself – the need for a support system during and after birth
- Birthing your baby – options, stories, and finding care providers to support your choices
- Processing birth experiences
- Parenting with (and without) partners
- Trusting yourself as a parent – you know more than you think you do
- Understanding and respecting your maternal feelings
- Caring for your newborn -- tips, advice and beyond
- Feeding your baby – breastfeeding, weaning, solid foods, and general nutrition
- Working after baby – breastfeeding, choosing a caretaker or school, work/life balance
- Navigating sleep – newborn through toddler
- Playing with your baby – activities, games, and toys developmentally appropriate to each stage
- Disciplining your child – loving guidance at every age
- Creating and maintaining a healthy life balance – nurturing your baby without losing yourself
New groups form regularly and are open to all expecting moms, new moms, and moms of older children—any mother needing fun, support, and encouragement. Babies in arms are welcome! Locations are announced once a group has formed.
Contact instructor for dates, location and times.
Groups are offered as 6 week packages for $65.00 or drop-in on individual sessions for $12.00 each. Try a session for just $10.00 or bring a friend and both attend for just $15.00 (First time only).
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