The New Parent Support Program Calendar of
Events:
"Nurturing Parenting Classes" Parenting classes in your
own home by appointment.
Parent/Child Playgroups: Thursdays
1000-1100, Forrestal Village Chapel Nursery Annex.
"Welcome to
Pregnancy": For women in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. Monthly, second
Wednesday, 1330-1530, FFSC Classroom 1, October 11, November 8 and December
13.
"Prepared Child Birth Classes": 6 session class to learn about
the labor and childbirth process, writing birth plans, bonding with your baby
and coming home with your baby. Morning classes: Wednesday, 0900-1100, starting
November 1.
Afternoon classes: Monday, 1400-1600, starting November
6.
"Sibling Class" is a one hour session for brothers and sisters
who will soon have a new baby in their home. This class is for children ages 18
months to 6 years. Call FFSC for more information.
Other classes that
will be offered by appointment or special request include the
following:
"Infant Care for New Parents" is a two hour class for
parents of new babies and covers the topics of holding, feeding, calming, and
bathing a new baby.
"Breastfeeding Support Class" is a two hour
class for mothers to learn about breastfeeding, techniques for breastfeeding,
how to handle breastfeeding problems, how to breastfeed after returning to work
and then how to wean the baby.
"Active Duty and Pregnant" is a two
hour class addressing the special needs of the pregnant active duty service
woman as she juggles her military job and family needs.
For more
information on any of the New Parent Support classes or programs or to make an
appointment for home or office visits or information on child development or
pregnancy or postpartum, call LaDonna Kolman, New Parent Support Nurse at (847)
688-3603 ext. 206 or Anne Lindgren, New Parent Support Home Visitor Educator at
(847) 688-3603 ext. 207.
Check the following contacts/links and/or quick
links on this topic. 10/6/06