Parent Education
*Please note that registration is required for all programs*
GRANDPARENTING 101 CLASS
When is the last time you changed a diaper? Swaddled a baby? Put a baby in a car seat? Things have changed…. gizmos and gadgets have been invented to make the new age parenting much easier. Do you know what a bumbo is or a doc-a-tot?! Have you heard of Dr. Brown? That’s a bottle that helps cut down on gas… We’ll give you a refresher course in the basics. This class is for any new grandparent or grandparent-to-be who would like to know what’s changed… We’ll go over tips and pointers to calm and soothe baby, and will share the latest safety standards. This class is taught by our Childbirth Educator, and Nurse certified Lamaze Instructor.
Cost $40/person
6:30-8:30pm
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FIRST AID CLASSES
Ever wanted to learn how to use a real EpiPen? Or scrape a bee sting out with a credit card? How about what to do for burns, cuts or heat exhaustion? Ever wanted to make a homemade splint? Well, this is the class for you! Taught by a local nurse using AHA and ASHI materials. Learn all the first aid basics. Cost $35/person.
Note: The AHA (American Heart Association) charges an additional $25 for an E-card for any student that is interested. If you are interested in please bring cash, check or you can venmo and the instructor will complete the appropriate paperwork.
6:30PM – 8:30 PM
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EXPECTING A MIRACLE CHILDBIRTH CLASS
Feel ready and empowered going into your birthing time!
Our birth class is taught by a Lamaze certified nurse and covers everything from how to handle unmedicated births, to planned c-sections! We cover 6 Simple Steps for Healthy and Safe Birth (from Lamaze International), information on healthy pregnancy, how to recognize labor, medical procedures like inductions, epidurals, C-sections, and VBACs. The instructor also commits an entire class to unmedicated comfort techniques such as positioning, counter pressure, massage, and essential oils. We also go over what to expect postpartum and how to heal. We are inclusive of all family structures and welcome any birthing people and their partner(s) of choice to join in the fun!
Join us for this 4 week class! *Your insurance may cover partial or full reimbursement for childbirth classes. Two sessions, offered on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
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ADULT, CHILD, & INFANT CPR
Upcoming sessions:
Thursday 5/7 from 6-8PM in the Nest
Please enter through our Baby Café entrance. Drive around the building past Meineke and continue past the donation doors to the SECOND SET of Keeping Pace glass doors with FESTIVE WREATH and BABY CAFE signage.
NEWBORN ESSENTIALS
In this class we will go over baby basics! Learn to swaddle, diaper and how to use your car seat! Learn what to do when the baby is crying and how to safely put your baby to sleep. Taught by a local nurse and Lamaze instructor. Class is 2 1/2 hours. This class is perfect for any caregiver, baby sitter, parent, grandparent! Class is $40 per person.
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Breast & Bottle 101
Please enter through our Baby Café entrance. Drive around the building past Meineke and continue past the donation doors to the SECOND SET of Keeping Pace glass doors with FESTIVE WREATH and BABY CAFE signage.
Little Dreamers Sleep Solutions
Karena’s approach is gentle, compassionate, and parent-led, with an emphasis on flexibility. As a mama of two, she understands how exhausting sleep struggles can be for the entire family. She will meet you where you are and help you find solutions that work best for your unique situation.
Saturday from 10-11 AM in the Nest; $25 per person* Babies in arms welcome to attend.
Upcoming 2026 Class Dates:
March 21st
May 16th
July 25th
**Please enter through our Baby Café entrance. Drive around the building past Meineke and continue past the donation doors to the SECOND SET of Keeping Pace glass doors with FESTIVE WREATH and BABY CAFE signage.
INFANT CPR
Perfect for babysitters and parents or anyone wanting to learn, no experience necessary! Learn CPR and choking maneuvers for infants. Practice on AHA mannequins- all equipment provided for just the one fee! (No official certification provided, if you are interested in becoming certified through AHA please contact our instructor prior to class at AMS.Lamaze@gmail.com) Class size is limited to 9 participants. Cost is $25/participant.
Offered:
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm and 8:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Wednesdays 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM- 8:30 PM
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Navigating the Toddler Years
This group is for the mamas of the 1 to 2-year-olds that are navigating this new phase of motherhood.
We will focus on the adventures of raising your child as a pre-toddler.
Topics will vary weekly based on the group of mommas gathering however, some areas for discussion will be food/feeding… Weaning off bottle breast or binky… Discipline, starting around 18 months… Sleep if not already mastered… Play dates, work life, balance, and so much more!
Come reconnect with some of your Mom friends you met in the new Mom Play Group… And meet new friends as well
Deb Gelman will facilitate this group with lots of tips and tricks taken directly out of the pages of raising her triplets. It is sure to be enlightening, uplifting, and educational.
This class will meet Saturdays at 9:00-10:00 am
*registration is required*
Drop in- $12
5 week session $50
4 week session $40
3 week session $30
Notes for all classes:
*Please register in advance*
*All programs are non-refundable*
Please drive around behind Meineke to the second Keeping Pace entrance and enter through the glass doors with festive wreath.