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We're all about helping parents get connected, whether by meeting in our shop, at one of our free groups or in one of our more structured classes. It's so important to have support, find like-minded parents, share ideas and questions, express concerns and frustrations and highlight all the joyful moments with your child.
It's common when you have children that you make new friends. Perhaps a new relationship blossomed in a childbirth class. Perhaps you bonded with another parent in class or group with your new baby. Or, perhaps you haven't experienced this bliss yet? Well, come on down! Join a New Moms Group, come to a Daddy & Me Time or take a class.
Mothers & Company (a.k.a. "MoCo") was created with the goal of nurturing relationships and supporting families. Did you know that you have a lot in common with other parents? Come find out what those commonalities are. Sometimes it's just the love and wonder you have for your children and othertimes it's the way you are raising them that you have in common. Come share with other parents the excitement of learning more each day about who you are as a parent, listen to your child and enjoy the privilege of deciding what's best for you, your baby and your family.
And, of course, don't forget that we have air conditioning! MoCo is a great place to stop for a drink, change a diaper or just take a break in your busy schedule. We're happy to see you!
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Things to do during summer vacation...
Register now for any of the following classes (click on the class name to learn more and register!):
For everyone and anyone...
Friends & Family CPR includes the updated guidelines for CPR for babies, children and adults. A must-take for everyone! Enroll yourself, your family, your babysitter, neighbors and don't forget grandparents, aunts and uncles, too!
Saturday, August 7, 9:00 - 11:30 am
MoCo Reads is now open for a few more registrants. RSVP today for one of the next few sessions. Click on the event title above to RSVP.
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Have a baby or toddler (or more)?
Stroller Boot Camp Feel free to register for a drop-in!
It's a real workout, outdoors, WITH your child either in a carrier or a stroller. There's a big group of moms to join...it's all about fun and fitness!
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm in good weather
Itsy Bitsy Yoga Tots now on Thursdays, 6-week series
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.
starts this week, July 29th at 11:30 am
Multiples Joys & Challenges
A free meetup for families who have multiples. Bring all the kids and meet other families who have twins, triplets or more! Click on the event title above to RSVP.
Thursday, August 12 at 12:30 pm
Nursing Beyond the First Year
A free meetup for moms and their children who are continuing their nursing relationship past one year. Moms who have babies under a year are also welcome! Click on the event title above to RSVP.
Friday, August 13 at 12:00 pm
Wee Hands Sing & Sign Refresher
Have you taken a sign class a while ago and feel a bit rusty? Have you
never signed before, but are interested in giving it a try? Then this
 workshop is for you! Come and learn/review over 50 signs and a minimum
of 5 songs to sing and sign throughout the day with your baby or
toddler. Ever wanted to learn the signs for "Goodnight Moon?" The
instructor will also sign a few of your favorite children's books so you
can spark your child's love of reading by adding signs to books at
home! Topics to be covered include eating, playing, changing/potty
routines, and sleeping.
A growing body of research shows that signing with your baby can
increase a child's acquisition and mastery of spoken language, increase
literacy skills, and even increase IQ! A baby can sign before they can
speak, which can decrease frustration/tantrums and increase the
parent-baby bond. Not to mention, kids love it! Led by Claire, a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Early Intervention provider, and WeeHands sign instructor. She has been working at The Learning Center for the Deaf since 2004. She is also mom to 14 mo. old signing twins and has seen first hand the power and joy of signing.
Saturday, August 14 at 1:00 pm
Daddy & Me Time
L ooking for some outdoor time with your little
one(s)? Join other dads on a walk down the West Boylston Rail Trail! Bring baby carriers/strollers, water, sun protection, and snacks as we
will likely stop at one of the trail benches to let the little ones
socialize for a while before turning around and heading back! Be ready
to share stories and ask questions about what makes being a dad so
great, scary, stressful, and wonderful! Give Moms a break and come out
for some "Daddy and Me" time!
Saturday, August 28, 2:00 pm
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You Should Know...
Tuesdays Closing at 5:00 pm Effective the week of July 25 (this week), we're now closing on Tuesday evenings at 5:00 pm. However, we're still open on Wednesdays and Thursdays until 7pm to serve you!
Working Moms Group Schedule We've
changed the weekly (and free) Working Moms Group to now a once-a-month
meeting (2nd Wednesdays) and changed the time to 5:30 - 7:00 pm. So, working moms, come on over! Feel free to bring your child and some dinner!
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Product Recall: Rockin' Green Hard Rock
For those of you who purchased Rockin' Green Hard Rock laundry detergent from us or elsewhere, please note this recall (version 2.0 is NOT involved in the recall). To check if your batch is included in the voluntary recall, please see this site.
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We're Looking for Maternity and Nursing Clothes and Gently-Used Cloth Diapers
Are you finished with your maternity clothes or nursing clothes? Have some cloth diapers (no stains, still in good working condition) you'd like to sell? We're accepting these items on consignment. Contact us to schedule an appointment or with any questions. Thanks!
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