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Introducing the Sibling

Parent/caregiver workshop for families expecting a new baby

Just when you've gotten used to a little more sleep, a bit of a routine and settled into your groove as a young family...here comes a new sibling! While welcoming a new baby to your family is exciting, it also raises some important questions and concerns:

  • How will our new addition impact the dynamic of our family?

  • How will my firstborn handle this life-changing event?

  • Will I really be able to love this new baby as much as I love my older child?

  • How will I put both kids to sleep, make dinner, let alone eat if my partner has to work late?

  • I finally figured out how to work in some time for myself and my partner...how will I be able to do this with a new baby?

Join Early Childhood Matters’ director and mother of three, Rebecca Walsh, to learn strategies for supporting your child in the transition to a new baby, and laying the foundation for a lifetime of positive sibling relationships. We will also discuss self-care strategies to support parents in this transition to a bigger family, and screen-free activity ideas to keep older siblings engaged while you nurse, swaddle or maybe even take a shower!

REGISTER HERE for our pre-recorded Zoom class. Recording will be available for two weeks from purchase. We will email you the file within one day of registering. $55 per household.

For more details, email info@earlychildhoodmatters.org. 

You may also want to check out our upcoming Second Time Moms groups here and Third Time’s a Charm groups here.

For more details, email info@earlychildhoodmatters.org. 

Supporting families on the road to connected and effective parenting.

parenting workshops * parent/toddler playgroups * presentations * private consultations

Email kellam@earlychildhoodmatters.org if you are interested in finding out about sliding scale tuition for our parenting series, mom’s groups, and playgroups. We are happy to help support parents who are in a situation where these courses might otherwise be cost prohibitive.

Our cancellation policy:

Full refund 30 days or more (less a 20% transaction fee), less than 14 days before the start of class a 40% refund will be granted, unless the participant finds a replacement to fill their spot, less than 7 days participants will be responsible for paying the full amount of the class/series price, unless they find a replacement participant to fill their spot.