Schedule:
- Fall Session 1: 6 Thursdays 9.30am-10.30am, September 16th-October 21st (new moms with babies 6-12m old)
- Fall Session 2: 6 Thursdays 10.45am-11.45am, September 16th-October 21st (new moms with babies 0-5m old)
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New Mom Support Group: Finding your Inner Mama!
- Where: Full Circle Family Care, 1241 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
- Cost: $150 in advance
- RSVP/Questions?: westchester@babybites.com
Being a new mom brings up many thoughts, feelings and emotions: happiness, bliss, exhaustion, anxiety, clarity, confusion and more. While turning to spouses/partners and family is a helpful way to manage this transition, no-one understands quite what you’re going through like another new mom – especially one who lives in your neighborhood!
babybites is thrilled to offer a new moms support group focused on finding your Inner Mama. In six weekly sessions, you will come together with a small, supportive group of women to share experiences, ask questions and strengthen your identity as a mother. Most importantly, you will plant the seeds for lifelong friendships for you and your baby.
Our Westchester support group is facilitated by Linda Stern, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-r). Linda has worked with children and families for 16 years providing clinical family services and parenting coaching both privately and through agency work, and is a highly experienced support group moderator.
Weekly sessions focus on relevant themes for new moms: being intentional about what type of mother you’d like to be, your changing identity, deciding when/if to return to working outside the home, finding childcare, dealing with sleep issues, recreating your relationship with your partner, and taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Take comfort in the idea that if you’re feeling something, you’re probably not alone.
Attention: This is NOT a drop-in class; $150 for 6 sessions; Please register early as there are only 12 spots available (these groups are often sold out). There are no refunds or credits or make-ups for missed sessions.
Schedule:
- 9/14 – Fall Programming Starts – every two weeks on Tuesdays at noon!
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Recent events have included:
6/16 Baby Sign Language
- When: Wednesday, June 16th, noon-2:00 PM
- Where: Palmer’s Crossing, 1957 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont NY
- Cost: $35 in advance, $40 day of (cash or check only at the door)
- RSVP: westchester@babybites.com
What if you could understand what your baby wants, needs or sees? Imagine if your 8 month old told you she’s hungry without crying, or your 10 month old told you he saw an airplane in the sky without grunting, or your 14 month old told you that he was feeling sick today. What greater gift to give your child that the gift of communication? And what better time to start than right now?!
Join us for a fabulous lunch followed by an informative and interactive presentation by Martina of www.babysignalong.com to learn all about signing with your baby.
Martina’s unique combination of simple sign language, singing, music, games and stories introduces the concept of sign language with your baby in a fun and playful way. She will explain all why’s and how-to’s of baby sign language and show you how to have fun while doing it!
PLUS one lucky baby will win a special “July 4th” onesie…
… AND 5 lucky moms will win a PYNK Ready Frame for the KODAK PYNK Smart Print System, currently on trial in Westchester CVS/Pharmacy stores through July only!!
For more information about Martina and Baby Sign Along, visit: www.babysignalong.com.
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7/13 Smart Playrooms Seminar & Playtime
- When: Tuesday, July 13th, 10am-noon
- Where: The Nurtury, 130 Flandreau Ave. New Rochelle, NY
- Cost: $35 in advance, $40 day of (cash or check only at the door)
- RSVP: westchester@babybites.com
Moms, babies and toddlers are welcome to this special event at The Nurtury. Bring a blanket to sit on and sunscreen because we’ll be outside for a picnic-seminar!
Our speakers during the first hour will be Karri and Dale of Smart Playrooms. They will explain how to best design and lay out your child’s playroom to maximize its educational potential and to help your child learn – which at this stage, is through many different types of play!
Then we will enjoy a picnic pizza lunch and everyone is welcome to play in the enclosed, safe, toy-filled backyard (as well as during the talk-portion). Extra staff from the Nutury will be on hand to look after your little ones too.
PLUS we’re offering an AMAZING raffle prize:
One lucky mom will win a 1 hour in-depth consultation by both Dale and Karri! They will come to your house and evaluate your current playroom by giving you lists of recommended toys and material for your children (based on their ages) and tips on how to refigure or change your existing space, furniture and bins to help it become more organized and less cluttered.
About Smart Playrooms: Smart Playrooms is a service developed by two educators, Karri Bowen-Poole and Dale Oberlander, who recognize that when children are engaged in a productive and organized play environment they learn and grow naturally. Email with any questions, smartplayrooms@me.com, or visit our Facebook page
About the Nurtury: The first three years of life is where intelligence and personality are formed. We greatly understand this concept and as a result, the Nurtury is setting the standard for full-time Montessori child care. Our vision for the Nurtury is of a “gentler, kinder” world. We currently have open enrollment for our Infant & Toddler Program. Call today to set up a tour 914-632-6200 or visit our website at www.thenurtury-montessori.com
Schedule:
- 9/16 Toddler Mom Seminars – Fall Programming Starts, once a month on Thursday afternoons! Check back soon for more info…
- 10/3 – CPR & Infant Safety Seminar
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10/3 CPR/Infant Safety Seminar and Certification
- When: Sunday, October 3rd, 10am-noon
- Where: 151 E. Post Rd, Suite 122 (second floor), White Plains, NY 10601
- Cost: $65 per person, additional $10 for certification
- RSVP: westchester@babybites.com
$20 deposit due to secure your spot; please bring additional payment ($45 or $55 w/certification) in cash/check to the seminar. Thanks!
Moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, Expectant moms/dads are welcome. Infants are welcome if you cannot find alternative care for them during the class.
The class will cover:
- Adult, Child and Infant CPR
- Conscious and unconscious choking (with emphasis on prevention)
- AED Training
- Poisoning information
- Accident prevention information
All attendees will receive a breathing barrier device, poison control information and stickers, and a CPR reminder card.
Class trainer, Jennifer Licht, has trained numerous pre-schools and daycares in New York and Connecticut, new moms groups, medical and dental offices, lifeguards, and businesses such as Bloomingdales, Pepsi, and New York Sports Clubs. She teaches several CPR classes weekly at the AHA training centers in Danbury and White Plains. Jennifer is also the mother of three daughters ages 11, 8 and 5 and has been a Girl Scout leader for 6 years.
Schedule:
- TBD How to Raise a Healthy Child in an Unbalanced World
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TBD How to Raise a Healthy Child in an Unbalanced World
- When: TBD
- Where: TBD
- Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day of (cash/check only at the door)
- RSVP: sally@babybites.com
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to live in a world where we didn’t have to worry about pollution, plastics, the content of our food, or the safety of our water supply, and the list goes on and on. Well, we all know that’s basically impossible. With every day pollutants, and our ever changing environment there are day to day influences that effect our children’s health as well as our own.
Do you often wonder what you can do to make the world we live in a little bit safer and healthier for you and your children? What better time to start than right now? It’s never too early to learn about the things you can control, and how you can make a difference for you and the generations to follow.
Join us for a fabulous lunch from Coal House Pizza, and shop Kaleidoscopes fabulous clothing and accessories with your baby or toddler, followed by an informative and interactive presentation by Dr Brian Yomtov of Advanced Chiropractic & Wellness LLC to learn all about How You can Raise a Healthy Child in an Unbalanced World.
PLUS there will be special Gift Bag of Prizes for a few lucky moms, and some prizes include a Complimentary Acupuncture Session with Dr Brian, a $125 value, as well as a $25 gift card from Kaleidoscope Kids.
AND all attendees can shop in Kaleidoscope with a 20% off discount on select items for that day – you can check their website at www.kaleidoscopekid.com
Dr Brian Yomtov is a Licensed Chiropractic Physician in the state of Connecticut and New York, he is also a Board Certified Acupuncturist. Dr Brian practices a unique technique and is a Board Certified Applied Kinesiologist. After the birth of both his little girls Dr Brian has taken a major interest in the care of pregnant mothers and children, with that he received his Certification in the Webster Technique as well as his certification from the Academy of Family Practice and Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. For more information about Dr Brian visit www.DrBrianYomtov.com.
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