According to Nursery School Director Sheila Grossman, The group is will assist moms in adjusting to their new parenting challenges, an opportunity to share their concerns, and serve as a social support network for one another. The group for second time moms will focus on sibling issues and balancing the needs of a growing family. Julia Reich and Shannon Aronson, licensed social workers, mothers, and experienced group leaders, will facilitate the sessions. Discussion groups help moms realize that they are not alone in dealing with night feedings, sleepless nights, and life-altering changes, says Reich. Aronson agrees, Groups for mothers can infuse women with a sense of confidence about their mothering skills.
Space is limited in each group .
In both groups, refreshments will be provided. In the second time mothers group, there will be an area set aside to accommodate baby sitters and siblings.