Parents are given practical tips for increasing self-esteem, developing coping skills, meeting emotional and health care needs, and age appropriate discipline for their elementary school age children. Focus is on the challenge as well as the fun of parenting this age group. The workshop focuses on pointing out the positive aspects of this time, providing accurate information, and fostering bonding between mother and daughter. Class size is limited to six mother-daughter combinations. The workshop focuses on pointing out the positive aspects of this phase, providing accurate information, and fostering bonding between father and son.
Class size is limited to six father-son combinations.
For anyone interested in learning more about the Birthing Center, its philosophy and protocol for admission. The session includes discussion on normal labor and creative pain management, a video and tour of the Birthing Center. The importance of adequate childbirth and postpartum education is stressed. Discussion includes evaluation of postpartum support at home, safe care of mother and newborn in the early days, initiation of breastfeeding, newborn screening tests, nurse postpartum home visits and communication with provider and pediatrician. The Core Program provides a special opportunity for you and your partner to acquire the essential information and skills necessary to promote a positive and healthy pregnancy and birth.