Before Baby: Programs for Parents-To-Be
Biological and adoptive, LGBTQ and straight, singles and couples, Jewish and non-Jewish, people of all colors and abilities – all are welcome to get ready for parenthood at the Edlavitch DCJCC!
UPCOMING BEFORE BABY PROGRAMS
SOLD OUT; email mszubin@edcjcc.org to be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations
6 Wednesdays, April 7-May 12
7:30-8:30 PM
Facilitated by Heather Diamond, Psy.D.
Pregnant for the first time? Looking to create a community with other expecting moms to exchange ideas and find support? This group will meet weekly via Zoom for six weeks to provide a safe and facilitated space for moms to discuss their experiences and learn from one another. We will explore several topics, including: concerns about childbirth and parenting; balancing family with work outside the home; navigating new relationships with your partner, parents, and in-laws; and recognizing post (and pre)-partum depression and anxiety. The group will be kept small so that connections can be fostered easily, even in a virtual space, and also so that in-person outdoor meet-ups can be organized safely if the group wants.
SOLD OUT; email mszubin@edcjcc.org to be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations
MAY COHORT: May 6, May 13, May 20, 8:00-9:00 pm
Facilitated by Taylor Lerner, Psy.D.
Are you expecting baby #2? Looking to create a community with other second time parents to exchange ideas and find support? This group will meet weekly via Zoom for three weeks to provide a safe space for second time parents-to-be to discuss their experiences and learn from one another. We will explore several topics, including: managing your big kid’s (big!) feelings before, during, and after welcoming the new baby; kid-care and self-care with two; navigating new relationships and new roles; and the complicating factors of Covid-19. The group will be kept small so that connections can be fostered easily, even in a virtual space, and also so that in-person outdoor meet-ups can be organized safely if the group wants.
Thursday, April 29, 11:00 AM
FREE but registration is required
Led by Sarah Marks, founder and president of Nannies by Sarah
Join us online for the company of other new parents and a relaxed conversation about finding the right kind of childcare for your family. Sarah Marks, founder and president of Nannies by Sarah, will discuss the pros and cons of different childcare options and the benefits of hiring a nanny. She will also share strategies for hiring a nanny that meets your family’s needs, paying special attention to the complexities of childcare in the age of Covid. Bring your questions – we’ll spend a lot of time talking through participants’ specific situations. Babies warmly welcomed!
The EDCJCC is proud to partner with Nested for our childbirth education and newborn care basics classes. At the moment, we are not able to offer on-site in person classes, but please check out Nested’s roster of live and virtual offerings. We hope to return to in-person Nested programming soon.
The Edlavitch DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.