Have a Baby? The Fall Schedule is Here!
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If
there's a baby* in your life...
...you know it's amazing to stare into
their eyes and wonder what they are
thinking, isn't it? The best
thing, child development experts say, is to look into their eyes and talk to
them. They love black, red and white for a reason...they are born ready to look at your mouth...it's black inside, white teeth, red lips, right!? Go ahead, laugh with them. Play with them. It's easy.
But then again, sometimes it's challenging to think of another activity to keep them entertained and stimulated. MoCo has planned many fun and
educational classes to attend with your baby. Come learn more about what you can do to engage your baby
and inspire yourself to play with them in new and different ways.
Mothers & Company's Fall schedule is ready for you to
browse. We've
been working hard to create our Fall calendar FULL of
classes, groups and events (and there are several more events we're working
on to announce soon). Check out
the classes and groups that are geared toward those with babies (see below sign
up today online or via telephone).
Most of our classes are now scheduled through the end of 2010 (and some
through June 2011). Browse through the descriptions below and find out
what fits your schedule!
Also make sure you check out the small time changes we've made to our
weekly groups and check out the new free/low-fee structure of some of our
groups.
We've
added a new class, Pediatric
First Aid. You ask and you
shall receive! And, we're thrilled to announce that we've added some new groups,
as well:
Not-so-new Moms Group Drop-in Playtime for Babies
Solo Moms Teatime GLBT Family Playgroup
Adoption Support Group
It's
important to have something to look forward to every day--include a trip to
MoCo in your plans each week.
With
all this planning for our Fall schedule, we realized that MoCo now offers about
40 FREE groups or events per month and about 70 fee-based classes/events per
month! Please spread the word
about that to your doctors, midwives, nurses, nurse practitioners,
chiropractors, massage therapists, social workers, psychologists and others who
work with families. We're
committed to continuing to offer many free groups and events but to do that we
need your support by shopping in our shop, our online store, taking our other
fee-based classes and encouraging your friends, family, neighbors and
colleagues to come to MoCo. Thanks
for your support and help in spreading the word about this little company in
West Boylston.
We've
been restocking the shop this month and have some great items in store--some of
which we've carried before and some that are new. We also have some nursing shirts on consignment that you
might want to check out. Did you know that when you shop
local instead of the big box stores, you help support families in your area and the local economy? Did you know that most of the moms who
work at MoCo bring their babies to work (or did when their babies were
younger)? And we give back to the
community as well. Thanks for supporting MoCo, your local maternity and parenting
place. We really appreciate it.
Do
you know about the MoCo Membership program? It'll save you hundreds of dollars. More info on membership here.
* have a toddler in your life, there's a different enewsletter on its way for you soon
* expecting a baby, there's a special enews on the way to you soon
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Register now for...
Click
on the name of the class or event below to learn more and/or
register/RSVP.
Stroller
Boot Camp
This is a four-week session, starting September 1. It's a real workout,
outdoors, WITH your child either in a carrier or a stroller. Join Alexis E and other
moms for fun and fitness! Feel free to register for a drop-in!
4-week series starts Wednesdays, September 1 at 2:45 pm NEW TIME
Mommy
Power Yoga (BYOB)
Bring your baby (or not) and get a great workout! Led by Jessica.
6-week series starts Thursday, September 9
Infant
Massage
Who doesn't love a massage? Giving
a massage to your baby feels good but it also helps your baby sleep and digest
and helps you bond together. Come
learn all the techniques from a mother and experienced infant massage
instructor. Led by Laura.
Saturday,
September 11
Intro
to Swim
Swimming
serves as a wonderful first exercise for newborn development as it has been
proven to improve muscle development and coordination.
4-months
- walking. Six-week or four-week
classes on Mondays or Saturdays. Led by Holly.
Class series start mid-September and mid-November.
Sitters, Scootchers & Crawlers Playgroup:
Developing Skills
This group is for babies who are sitting on their own or are
beginning to explore by rolling, scootching or crawling. Learn and practice
developmentally appropriate play and motor-skill activities and talk about
topics related to your child's developmental stage. Led by Melanie.
Six-week series starts Monday, September 13 (six-weeks)
Floor
Play: Developing Baby's Skills
What
do you do with your baby during tummy time? In this class, you'll get down on the floor with them and learn ways to develop their
skills (and yours). Led by a
pediatric physical therapist who makes it fun (then again, you're playing with
your baby, what's not fun about that?). Led by Christine.
Six-week
series starts Saturday, September 18
Childproofing
Essentials & Beyond
Sure, you know about outlet plugs and some choking hazards, but do you know all
the ins and outs of truly childproofing your home? Do you know how to keep
your baby and toddler safe in the car? On an airplane? At a restaurant? At the
playground? Led by Kimberly.
Saturday,
September 18
Music
Together
Come
dance and sing with real instruments and enjoy practicing during the week with
the included book and CD. Great for parents and kids aged 0 - 5! Led by Julie.Now 2 classes on Tuesday mornings.
Series start Tuesday, September 28th. Fall session is 11-weeks.
WeeHands Signing Babies I an 8-week course on Fridays
For babies
birth to age 12-15 mo/solidly walking, with older non-walkers welcome. Participants
learn a minimum of 150 ASL signs, as well as over 10 songs to sing and sign to
your baby. Increase a child's
overall language abilities, support the language development of children
learning 2 spoken languages, increase literacy skills, and even boost IQ score.
Plus it's fun and babies love it! Led by Claire.
Eight-week
series starts Friday, October 15
Baby
Sign Language a one-time intensive
Saturday classWhat do you think she's saying?
Ah, if she could sign...  |
Learning baby signs is a great bonding experience that reduces
frustration by giving baby tools to communicate before she can speak. Learn basics for daily life and ask about words that relate to your baby's world
(like how you sign
"giraffe"). Our instructor, Jocelyn, has been signing fluently since
she was a toddler. Saturday,
October 30
Pediatric
First Aid NEW
Sure,
you know about the powerful benefits of mommy kisses and character band-aids,
but would you know how to handle a more serious injury to your child? Come find out how to be your own
family's "medic" and be confident the next time there's a little or a big
boo-boo. Led by Kimberly.
Tuesday,
November 30
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Join these FREE Groups & Events
Click
on the name of the group or event below to learn more and/or
register/RSVP.
MoCo
Reads!
MoCo
Reads! is a FREE weekly drop-in series for children ages birth to three years
(siblings are welcome.) 30 minutes of reading and 30 minutes of playtime. We absolutely
welcome book suggestions and guest readers (and we'll keep a list for future
MoCo Reads! series). We will provide developmentally appropriate toys during
playtime.
Four
Fridays starting August 27 at 10:30 am
Daddy
& Me Time
Looking
for some outdoor time with your little one(s)? Join other dads on a walk
down the West Boylston Rail Trail! The weekend forecast calls for 80
degrees, sun and no chance of precipitation, so come on out! Led by Mike, dad of Gracie.
Next meeting is Saturday, August 28
Breastfeeding
Support Group
Our Tuesday
Breastfeeding Support Group meeting time will change to 10:30 am on September 7th. Therefore, The August 31 group will still meet at 10:00 am. The Monday group will continue to be at
1:00 pm. Both are free.
Mondays are led by Alexis. Tuesdays are led by Nicole.
New
Moms Group NEW TIMES & Structure
Come on down--moms
who come to group are so glad they did! Try
it, you'll like it!
This is a time to say it like it is, ask questions, vent, share joys and accomplishments...whatever you want it to be, it's YOUR group!
NOTE 1: Starting
the first week of September, there are new times for New Moms Groups: Tuesdays at 12:00 pm and Fridays at 12:00 pm.
NOTE 2: As of September 1, for all three groups, MoCo Members attend for free
and the fee for non-members is just $5.
A 5-card is available for non-members exclusively in the shop for $25.
Not-so-new
Moms Group NEW
Feel
like you've outgrown New Moms Group? Is your baby starting to move around? Thinking about introducing solid foods
(or done so already)? This group is facilitated by an experienced mother of
four and provides you with another group option so you can chat with other moms
whose babies are at similar stages. Feel free to bring snacks for yourself or
to share (please no nuts or foods that can stain our carpet, please). Led by Shawna.
Free for
members, $5 for non-members
First
meeting is Thursday, September 2 at 12:30 pm
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! Always the second
Thursday of the month. Lightly facilitated by either Cindy (mother of 13,
including twins) or Claire (mother of twins). Click on the event title
above to RSVP.
Next one is Thursday, September 9 at 2:00 pm NEW TIME
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! This is a non-facilitated group.
Next one is Friday, September
10 at 3:00 pm NEW  TIME
GLBT
Family Playgroup
Does
your baby have two moms? Two dads? However your family was created, if you are
part of the GLBT community and are expecting a baby, have children or even
grandchildren, this is the group for you!
Lightly facilitated by Erica. FREE
but online RSVPs through link above are needed, thanks!
Next
event is Saturday, September 11, 12:00 - 2:00
Diaper-free
Baby Discussion
Have
you heard of elimination communication?
It's also known as "diaper-free baby". If you're curious about it, practicing it part-time or
full-time, this is a change to meet other parents interested in having a
diaper-free baby.
Facilitated by Heather, a mom who has been practicing EC for almost two
years. Free. Next one is Saturday, September 11.
Drop-in
Playtime for Babies NEW
This
is a drop-in group for babies and their caregivers to come and hang out with
others. This is an unstructured, non-facilitated time to chat with other parents
(instead of inviting people to your house, invite them to meet you at ours!).
We provide a comfortable room, some age-appropriate toys and you do the rest.
Have fun with it. Free for members, $5 for non-members.
First
meeting is Monday, September 13 at 3:00 pm
Birth Circle
Come hear birth stories. If this isn't your first baby, share
your story (if you want to share).
Guaranteed to make you smile, cry, laugh out loud and learn
something. Led by Alexis, who is a
midwife, birth doula, breastfeeding counselor and mother of three.
Next one is Friday, September 17.
Cloth
Diaper Workshop
It's
all over the news, cloth diapering is "in"! While it's not for everyone, there are many myths and
misperceptions about it. And yes,
it can save you thousands of dollars and they are so cute, too! Come find out the facts and figure out
if it's right for your family's lifestyle. Led by one of our cloth diaper gurus. Free. Selected Saturday afternoons or
Thursday evenings.
Working Moms Group
Are you a part-time or full-time working mom who'd love to meet
other working moms and talk about all that is going on in your life as a mom
who also works? This is a
non-structured, non-facilitated group. Free.
Second
Wednesday of the month, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
New
Momma Again NEW TIME
Do
you have an older child and a new baby?
This is a chance to hang out with other moms who have a baby and an
older sibling. It's an
unstructured, non-facilitated time to gather and make new friends or meet up
with friends you already know (and you don't have to clean your house for this
one!).
Next one is Wednesday, September 8 at 1:00 pm
Solo
Moms Teatime NEW
This is a group for single moms, moms who are parenting entirely or mostly on
their own for one reason or another, moms whose partners are living far away
(i.e. military service), moms whose children do not know their fathers and moms
who chose to have a baby without a partner. Come and chat with other moms
who have a lot in common with you. Learn from each other, share with each
other, laugh with each other, cry with each other, support each other. Tea and water provided for your enjoyment. This is a free, non-structured,
non-facilitated group. A monthly
meeting on the third Saturday of the month.
First meeting is Saturday,
September 18
Adoption
Support Group NEW
Did you adopt a baby? Are you hoping to adopt a baby? Are you just
thinking about it? This is a time to come and talk about it. Led by
Robbin Miller, LMHC and adoptive mother. Robbin knows all about the
systems by which families find adoptive children, how to find the right lawyers
and how stressful and joyful it can be. Come share your experiences,
worries, challenges and of course, joys with other parents. FREE
First group meeting is on Wednesday, October 6
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We're Looking for Pictures!Beach Friends  |
If you love Mothers & Company and are willing to have one
or two of your favorite photos used on our website, in our enews or in
print advertising for MoCo, please send them to
info@mothersandcompany.com.
We're looking for pictures of expectant
moms (even if it's just your belly), moms, dads, babies, toddlers, preschoolers,
silly pictures, sweet pictures, romantic pictures, photos that include a product you purchased a MoCo...we'd really
appreciate your sharing any of them with us.
Please include in the email a written
statement releasing the photos to MoCo to use in our internet and print
advertising. Thanks for considering it and even bigger thanks if you
send them!
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Interested in Becoming a...
Childbirth Educator
Birth Doula
Midwife
?
There are training programs in our area that are worth checking out.
See our blog page on Professional Education for more information.
Hurry, though, there is program for childbirth educators starting in September and a program for doula starting in November!
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And as a reward for getting to the bottom of this enews...
We have been restocking the shop and adding new items, all with you in mind. Come into the shop (or call to buy something to pick up later) and receive 10% additional on the MoCo Bargain of the Day ("like" our Facebook page to get updates on the daily deals). Use the coupon code "SEPTEMBERBABY".
Thanks for reading and visiting and shopping and just for being a friend of MoCo!
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