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Here's Baby: Understanding your Newborn
There’s a lot to learn when you have a baby. Certain tips & understandings go a long way to helping new families journey more confidently & smoothly into parenthood. Especially around how newborns sleep and what newborns need from us.
WHEN
No upcoming dates currently for group sessions.
Schedule private sessions in your home at your convenience. Split the cost with another couple.
WHERE
In your home.
COST
250 euros for private workshop (with up to 3 families).
WHAT'S INCLUDED
+ interactive teaching, hands-on learning, socializing
+ trying out carriers w/ dolls, hands-on help
+ snacks, coffee & tea
+ whatsapp group for participants to stay in touch and ask questions to teacher
+ 15% off babywearing consultations
+ 30% off Preparing for Fatherhood workshop
WHO
+ This workshop is open to ALL families, regardless of gender-identity/orientation.
+ Single-parents are very welcome.
+ For families with two-parents, it is highly recommended that both attend together.
+ This is a genderless workshop.
This class went above & beyond my expectations. We not only learned about the art of baby wearing, but also gained insights on maintaining respect, teamwork, & humor in our relationship while navigating parenthood. It was a valuable experience for both of us, helping establish goals.
google review from expecting father
Course Topics: Understanding your Newborn
In this course we focus on the essential understandings of what your baby’s priorities are and how to support those priorities while also ourselves. For couples, I highly recommend pairing it with the Equal Parenting+ workshop (online) that is offered later in the same week for a comprehensive preparation of the coming months.
How did I choose these topics as the most important for families preparing to welcome a baby? After working with new families and babies for the past 6 years, it is very clear to me that what helps the most is understanding what is normal for babies. So much of what we are shown via media about babies is not actually the truth for the average baby. Your baby would love for you to know what a real, normal baby wants and needs from you.
The course is fun, interactive, and social. You will get to know each other, and ask all your questions. This is a genderless workshop and all families are welcome.
Sleep Like a Baby...?
Understanding how newborns sleep, and what you can expect. Tips for how to balance baby’s sleep with your needs. I will share my knowledge from my IPSP Newborn Sleep Certification. (This will not be sleep coaching/training tips, but rather about supporting sleep.)
Happy baby, happy family
Baby development 101. We will learn about newborn development, needs, secure attachment, & triadic synchrony. What does a day with a baby look like realistically? Why do they cry and how can we reduce crying?
Babywearing
Babies worn in slings and carriers cry less, statistically speaking. Also, it's how you get your hands free to take care of yourself! We will cover a full tutorial on how to use a carrier ergonomically and easily, as well as cover tips for troubleshooting. You will then have time to try out different styles of carriers w/ demo dolls. I will help you figure out what style carrier is best for your family.
Zyanya Breuer has worked with families as a certified babywearing consultant and postpartum educator for over 6 years. She holds a certification in newborn sleep from IPSP. Her work focuses on empowering families as they transition into parenthood.