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 Hello, all! Whew, it's finally hot out. We all seem to be pondering what we're going to do this summer, so we've got some great options for you.
For those of you who are teachers, we have a BUNCH of classes that start in July, so check them out. There are also some other options in the community...like local parks and playgrounds. Going out for ice cream is always a great thing in the summer (and sorbet is a nice option if you're watching your waistline).
Davis Farmland is one amazing option that experienced parents know about but new parents may not. If you go, be sure to wear lots of non-toxic sunscreen (we have some in stock, of course), put floppy hats on the kids (we have those, too) and wipe your kids' hands with some healthy wipes or sanitizer (yep, we have that, too) after they pet the many animals there.
Love u-pick fruit, playgrounds, ice cream, pies AND animals? You can find all four in one location at Tougas Family Farm. Tell them we sent you! Headed to your local pool (or ours...we'll soon be announcing some dates for Open Swim), read about pool safety first!
And when you're ready to come inside for some air-conditioning, cold water and good company, we're here for you!
the MoCo Mommas
Mothers & Company
508.835.6666
What's your favorite local place to go with your kids? Let us know and maybe we'll add it to our Local Resources page!
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Happy Father's Day
 Dads, today is for you, but every day is Father's Day at MoCo. Come on down and get pampered. We'll be happy to fit you for a sling/baby carrier (do you know that you're even more attractive when you WEAR your child? It's true!). Bring your child to a class or two. So join in, we love having you around!
And check out a great article by Dr. William Sears on fathering. It's
interesting to think about how much you really matter to your kids! |
Fitness Five Days a Week
It's summer and the weather is just right for getting out of the house and getting fit. Whether it's to lose that baby weight, get into a bathing suit or just improve our heart and brain health, we all need to find a way to fit in fitness.
Now it's possible to exercise FIVE DAYS A WEEK at Mothers & Company!
Monday: NEW Stroller Boot Camp and Prenatal Yoga
Tuesday Women's Power Yoga
Wednesday NEW Stroller Boot Camp
Thursday Mommy Power Yoga BYOB
Saturday NEW Yoga for Strength and Relaxation and NEW Prenatal Yoga
Keep reading to learn more about the new fitness classes.
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Stroller Boot CampAlexis, your Stroller Boot Camp leader. She's the mother of two and an inspirational and fun personal trainer!  | NEW
Try it Monday 6/21 and Wednesday 6/23 for FREE!
Register for the free trial classes using the links
below. C'mon, it'll be fun!
Team up with Coach Alexis Rougas-Ermilio of Adventure Boot Camp Worcester to take
your workout and your baby (or toddler or preschooler!) outside.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and
shady trees of the West Boylston Rail Trail and get a full body
workout. This hour long session will incorporate both upper and lower
body exercises that will get your heart beating and muscles burning.
Exercises may include resistance tubes, body weight training (you and
your baby) and nature's own gym equipment! If you are a babywearer,
bring a carrier so if your child prefers to be worn, you'll get an even
better workout! Strollers with big wheels are necessary, as the trail is NOT paved the whole way and there may be mud or uneven areas. In case of inclement weather, we'll have the class at Mothers & Company.
REGISTER so we can let you know where to meet the instructor, or call 508.835.6666 if you're being spontaneous and we can register you via telephone for either the whole series or a drop-in.
To see a map of the WB Rail Trail, click here. And please note that while the WB Rail Trail was closed for part of last year (and the WB town website says it still is closed), it is OPEN and in good shape!
Come try Stroller Boot Camp for free!!! THIS WEEK!!!!
We're offering two FREE trial classes on Monday, June 21 from 2:30 - 3:30
and
Wednesday, June 23 from 2:30 - 3:30.
Register HERE for the free Trial Day
on Monday, June 21st at 2:30 pm
Register HERE for the FREE Trial Day
on Wednesday, June 23rd at 2:30 pm
Register HERE for the six-week series of SBC
that starts on Monday, June 12th at 2:30 pm, $80
A drop-in fee of $15 will be possible if the minimum number of
registrants for the full series is met.
Register HERE for the six-week series of SBC
that starts on Wednesday, June 14 at 2:30, $80
A drop-in fee of $15 will be possible if the minimum number of
registrants for the full series is met.
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Saturday Yoga Classes
Now there are classes for everyone on Saturday mornings. Start your weekends off at MoCo!
Yoga for Strength and Relaxation NEW
Six Saturdays, 9:30 am - 10:30 amAngela Mather-Kiel with
her daughter, Sage.  | This Hatha style yoga class is designed for you to find more strength in your body while balancing your new-found strength with much-needed relaxation. We will get our bodies warmed with a moderate workout, building strength, and then use that warmth and openness within the muscles to move deeper into stretching and relaxation. Come stretch, strengthen and tone your body, while you ease your heart and mind! Bring friends, family and neighbors...one does NOT need to be a mother (or even a female) to attend! Guys welcome, too!
Come try it for FREE!
We're offering a FREE trial of this class on July 10.
Register HERE for the FREE class of Yoga for Strength and Relaxation
on July 10
Register HERE for the six-week series of Yoga for Strength and Relaxation starting July 17, $80 A drop-in fee of $15 will be possible if the minimum number of registrants for the full series is met. Prenatal Yoga with Angela NEW
Six Saturdays, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm
In this prenatal yoga series we will help prepare your body for labor and delivery, explore poses to reduce common discomforts of pregnancy, and learn how to ease tension and stress while connecting to your growing baby and changing body. And did you know that your placenta works better when you exercise?
The Bamboo Room where we'll have our Saturday yoga classes (on the second floor of our building).  |
Come try it for FREE!
We're offering a FREE trial of this class on July 10.
Register HERE for the FREE class of Prenatal Yoga with Angela
on July 10
Register HERE for the six-week series of Prenatal Yoga with Angela
starting July 17, $80 A drop-in fee of $15 will be possible if the minimum number of
registrants for the full series is met.
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Saturday Developmental Play Classes
Christine Feeley with her son Evan on a sunny day!  |
Not in the mood for yoga (or swimming) classes? Looking for something educational for both you and your child? We've got a couple great options!
Walk This Way: Skill Dev't for
Near & New Walkers NEW
Six Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 amThis class is designed for children that are crawling, pulling up on
furniture to stand and/or newly walking. Learning to walk is an
exciting process which requires the integration of balance,
coordination, strength and motivation. Luckily it can be helped along
with some simple activities and lots of repetition. This class teaches
parents basic child motor development and lots of simple tricks to help
foster walking skills. The use of appropriate toys, props and footwear
will also be discussed.
Each session will include guided play in a variety of positions as we
work on the components of walking. The classes will be a mix of
individual attention and group play, as well as opportunities for
parents to ask questions.
Designed and led by Christine Feeley, a pediatric physical therapist who
has her doctorate in physical therapy. Christine has worked with Early
Intervention and other programs for many years to help young children
develop to their potential while helping parents discover how they can
help their children do so!
Register HERE for the six-week series of Walk This Way starting July 17, $90 Floor Play: Developing Baby's Skills NEW
Six Saturdays, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class is intended for infants and will focus on pre-crawling and
pre-walking skills. This is a great time to start working on your
child's motor skills and forming good play habits. Babies that
participate in floor time activities tend to walk sooner than those who
do not. They also demonstrate great social, fine motor, communication
and self-help skills.
Each session will include guided play in a variety of positions
including the back, side, tummy and sitting. Parents will learn general
information on motor development and how to best foster skills as their
child becomes more mobile. We will discuss the use of simple toys and
props to advance motor skills and each family will be given ideas for
play at home. The classes will be a mix of individual attention and
group play, as well as opportunities for parents to ask questions. Designed and led by Christine Feeley, a pediatric physical therapist who
has her doctorate in physical therapy. Christine has worked with Early
Intervention and other programs for many years to help young children
develop to their potential while helping parents discover how they can
help their children do so! Register HERE for the six-week series of Floor Play starting July 17, $90 |
It's Back...
Sitters, Scootchers & Crawlers Developmental Playgroup
Four Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Is your baby sitting or beginning to explore by rolling, scootching or crawling?
These developmental
milestones bring many changes and in this class you'll spend time each week discovering
fun activities to stimulate your budding adventurer. Each session
introduces developmentally appropriate play and motor-skill activities
and discussion topics. Time is allowed for open conversation; we want to
hear what is going on with each momma and baby! Melanie and her son, Antonio  |
Topics covered include:
* Introducing solids
* Naps and nighttime sleeping
* Growth spurts and
eating strikes
* What do babies know?
* Going back to work
* Babywearing
Melanie Salort, a mother and pediatric occupational therapist, leads the group and
participants rave about her fun-loving and inspirational attitude as
well as her creativity and wisdom. Come find out for yourself.
Register HERE for the 4-week series starting Monday, July 12 at 10:00 am, $60 |
Itsy Bitsy is Now on Tuesdays
Itsy Bitsy Yoga BabySix Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm For baby (six
weeks to
almost crawling) with a parent or caregiver.
Baby Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes contain dozens of unique yoga postures
designed to support your baby's development. Each class is filled with
calming, nurturing ways to enhance bonding and improve baby's sleep.
During the BABY IBY class, the baby is mostly lying on her tummy, back
or in a parent's arms. For parents, this class gives the special time
necessary to bond with and learn about your baby's emerging personality.
Most of the yoga we do in Itsy Bitsy Yoga is for the child, but you
will learn breathing and relaxation techniques as well as practice some
yoga for yourself.
No yoga experience necessary!
Our own Sarah Whiteman, a mother and yoga teacher, received
her IBY training directly from Helen
Garabedian, the
founder of Itsy Bitsy Yoga.
A minimum number of registrants required. Due to the nature of this
class' curriculum, unfortunately we cannot
offer makeups for this class.
Register HERE for the
6-week series starting Tuesday, July 13 at 1:00 pm, $80Itsy Bitsy Yoga TotsSix
Tuesdays, 11:00 - 11:45 amItsy
Bitsy Yoga for Tots is a supportive, fun-loving, and active yoga
class for children who are crawling to age 24 months (with a caregiver).
As tot's mobility increases, classes offer tot-centric poses that
encourage and support their physical explorations. Tots become more
confident in their moving bodies as they practice yoga both in and out
of class.
During a Tots Itsy Bitsy Yoga class crawlers and walkers playfully
practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking, and
jumping. Parents also get to do a little yoga, but no yoga experience
is required.
Led by Sarah Whiteman.Register HERE for the 6-week series
starting Tuesday, July 13 at 11:00 am, $80 |
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Loco for MoCo? Help Spread the Word
We love hearing your kind comments, like:
"I love it here""Thanks so much for making this place"
"I could stay here all day long""I wish I could buy everything in here"
"You guys have all the best stuff""Thanks so much for your help"
But we also hear a good bit of, "wow, I wish I had known months ago that you were here." So, help others find out that we're here. You know why you love it here*...so spread the word to your friends, family, neighbors and even strangers.
How?
- Walk up to someone with a baby or toddler at the grocery store and say, "Have you heard of Mothers & Company?" People will appreciate your letting them know about your favorite resources.
- Ask us for some business cards that you can pass out.
- Tell your friends about that cool class you're taking at MoCo and encourage them to take it with you!
 Highlight our Facebook pages to your friends (look for Mothers and Company and you'll see our Fan page and our company page). Friends live far away? That's okay, we have great resources on our website and a webstore that keeps getting better and better. - Send us a quote that we can post on the internet...and some we'll literally write on our walls in our shop or classrooms. We decided that as much as we have other quotes on there, we should add more...from YOU!
*and if you haven't been here yet, come on over! ;)
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