Lesson Category: PreNatal infant

Parents are feeling especially stretched thin and stressed out during this new normal. Demands are coming at you from many directions while you learn to do almost every daily routine in a new way. Bringing your full attention to the present moment has never been more important nor more challenging. The good news is that there are many simple daily practices that can bring you and your children back to the here and now and have fun doing it.

Participants will be able to apply simple, practical strategies that will:
- Reduce stress
- Increase happiness
- Improve family relationships.

Each of us grows up in a unique family and when we come together as a couple, we don’t usually talk about our parenting beliefs until children are actually on the scene. The more intentional parents are about sharing their stories and values with each other, the more likely it is that you can agree on parenting approaches.  

Mothers often parent in ways that are different from fathers and those differences can be helpful to children, but only if you recognize the strengths of each other’s approaches.. “Marshmallows” often join with “Generals” because in some ways they need each other. But over time your differences can become more dramatic and problematic.  

This class will provide concrete tools to conduct productive conversations and respectfully reach some agreements to avoid conflict and decrease the polarization of parenting styles.

There can be a fine line between encouraging healthy habits in our children and creating negative thoughts on body image and self-perception. We want the best for our children, but often forget that they are watching how we treat ourselves and model their own behaviors after that.  

Join us for this quick, practical class, where we will: 

• Discover ways to speak about our bodies that encourage body positivity for our children 
• Discuss the reasons why we need to model healthy behaviors for our children  
• Develop a plan to include quick healthy practices into your daily life and encourage healthy habits in your children without adding pressure or negative connotations. 

• Are you planning to return to work, or are you already back?
• Concerned that hours away from baby will harm your attachment?
• Feeling a bit confused or overwhelmed with how to choose a caregiver for baby?

The transition back to work from Family Leave is often challenging. Being involved with the baby’s total care can be immensely rewarding as well as exhausting, and relinquishing some of that care to others is often anxiety-provoking.  Join Peace At Home experts JoAnn Robinson, PhD and Cora Megan, MA and with other parents to get answers and solutions on the spot. What are baby's needs and what are your needs as you transition back to work? Participants in this session will be able to:

• Identify your values for what your baby experiences while you work
• Compare benefits of different types of care
• Learn how to choose what feels right for you
• Create routines that work for you and your baby

Brain research tells us that how we behave as parents during the first 5 years of life will strongly influence outcomes for our children. In this class, you will learn how to support your babies and toddlers throughout the day with positive routines. 

• Learn about the inborn drives that support young children to learn family routines
• Recognize clear answers to the questions, What’s my job as a parent?  How do I create routines that work?
• Apply simple, practical strategies to increase cooperation and strengthen your positive connection with your child

This month Nurse Practitioner Denise Webb, APRN, PNP will join JoAnn Robinson, PhD at your CVS Health Welcome Baby, Back to Work Conversation at 1 PM on August 26^th.  JoAnn and Denise want to hear from parents about their experiences, answer questions, and invite folks to share successes in addressing the challenge of Returning to Work:  Breast and Bottle Feeding and any other topics that are on your mind.  At this session Denise and JoAnn will share ideas about

1. Feeding baby is a relationship-building activity 
2. Bottle feeding is an important solution for returning to work 
3. Heading back to the office and sustaining breastfeeding

Baby blues" are more common than most people think and can be felt in different ways by different women. Postpartum baby blues may be particularly intense for those moms and dads who have a history of depression. Autumn Lopes Cloud, M.S.W. - social worker, doula, and perinatal mental health specialist - joined JoAnn Robinson, PhD at your CVS Health "Welcome Baby, Back to Work" Conversation on June 24th. At this session, Autumn and JoAnn shared ideas about Why the blues can take hold soon after your baby’s birth How to take care of yourself in the early months postpartum When to seek professional support The importance of creating routines to support your self-care.

• Are you planning to return to work, or are you already back?
• Concerned that hours away from baby will harm your attachment?
• Feeling a bit confused or overwhelmed with so many life changes?

The transition back to work from Family Leave is often challenging. Being involved with the baby’s total care can be immensely rewarding as well as exhausting, and relinquishing some of that care to others is often anxiety-provoking.  Join Peace At Home experts Autumn Cloud-Ingram, LMSW and Hanna Brinkhaus, LCSW and with other parents to get answers and solutions on the spot. What are baby's needs and what are your needs as you transition back to work? Participants in this session will be able to:

• Recognize who can provide helpful help
• Create routines that work for you and your baby
• Apply strategies that help with sleep and feeding
• Consider your own emotions, moods and possible red flags

Many parents worry that being separated from their baby during the day will harm their relationship. This flash class will share research about childcare attachment, and how you can optimize you and your baby’s daily interactions and routines to promote a secure attachment.

Muchos padres se preocupan de que al separarse de su bebé durante el día su relación con él se dañará. Esta breve clase compartirá estudios relevantes sobre el apego en la crianza y cómo optimizar las interacciones y rutinas diarias entre usted y su bebé para promover un apego seguro.