You asked… and asked… and asked again. And finally I am doing it. I have two new class offerings that I’ve been wanting to do for years.

First off, I finally have a class for parents of babies 3-6 months. I’m finding that I know more and more parents who are home beyond the 12 week point and are looking for continued support and connection. Join me for this exciting group and the get support during the next stage of parenting. This group will be a place to connect with other parents, discuss entering a new phase of babyhood, and finding ways to connect with your baby. Topics in this group will include, but are not limited to: Sleep, feeding, introducing solids, returning to work, and developmental milestones. There will be a mini “circle time” at the end of each class where you will learn new ways and new songs to use when you play with your baby.

Getting Going (for parents of babies 3-6 months). Details: $175 for one parent and their newborn (multiples welcome at no extra charge). 5 week, 1.25 hour series. Where: Akasha Studio, 4155 Washington Street, Roslindale. Spring 2024 Tuesdays, 12:45pm-2:00pm. May 21st, 28th, June 4th, 11th and 18th. Register here.

Additionally, I have decided to run a group for dads and non-birthing (gestational) parents. This group is truly a labor of love for me. As someone who has been both the birthing and non-birthing parent, I find both rolls to be unique is their challenges. I love supporting my other queer non-gestational parents. And I love working with dads, giving them space and time to explore their own feelings about what it means to be a non-birthing partner. I have fond this work to be some of the most challenging and meaningful work that I have done with families. This 5 week virtual class is for non-birthing parents of any kind; dads, babas, moms, and anyone else who is not a gestational carrier, regardless of gender or path to parenthood, to discuss concerns, roadblocks, triumphs and experiences related to being a non-gestational parent. Each week parents will have a chance to share their concerns, questions, and joys in a non-judgmental environment. Every week there will be a different topic of discussion as well as time to get to know each other. Topics will include your role and shifting identity as a parent, bonding with your baby, dealing with family and social pressures as the “other” parent, and practical emotional and relationship support. 

Dad/Non-Gestational Parent Support Group (for dads and non-gestational parents with babies 0-6 months). Details: $160 per parent 5 week 1.25 hour series. Where: Zoom. A scheduled link will be sent to you prior to the start of class. Spring 2024 Mondays, 12:00pm. April 22nd, 29th, May 6th, May 13th, and May 20th. Register here. 

I am also running my wonderful Getting Started group (for new parents and babies 0-14 weeks) multiple times this spring and my popular Second Time Parent Group (for parents and second babies 0-6 months old) in April. Check out more details about my groups here.