Parent-Baby Playtime at BABS
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free
Looking for some time during the week to hang out with other moms and have a fun, safe place to nurse, play with your baby, and relax? Come to Parent-Baby Playtime. There’s no cost and no need to call ahead. Just show up and feel free to invite your friends!
Parent-Toddler Playtime at BABS
Fridays 9:30-11:30am
Cost: Free
Your little one getting a bit too big for Parent-Baby Playtime? Come hang out with some mamas and toddlers on Friday mornings!
BABS Community Space is open to toddlers and their parents and caretakers on Fridays between 9:30-11:30am. We have a variety of toys, books, a train table, and pop-up bus and tunnel. Toddler Time is a great opportunity for you to talk with other families, browse our lending library or just play with your child.
We always have hot water on for tea (we have a large variety!) and we can brew coffee.
Community Play Groups
Cost: Free
Can’t make it for playtime but want a chance to hang out with other moms and little ones? Come on by to one our community playgroups designed with various needs in mind!
- Japanese Playgroup:Thursdays, 3-5pm
- Pajama Playgroup:See calendar for dates/times Stories will be read throughout the evening.
Pajama Playgroup will meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00-8:00pm at BABS. Families are encouraged to attend! This group is ideal for working families, parent(s) that are looking for a place for their children to play before bed or partners giving the other parent an evening break by taking the child(ren) out of the house for play and story time.
Story Time at BABS
First Friday of the month 4:00-5:00pm
Cost: Free
A story hour for parents and children together with stories and language activities and simple crafts around a particular theme each week. All ages welcome, with older children encouraged to help the younger ones.
Developmental Playgroups
Tuesdays 4:15-5:15pm
Cost: Free
One of the biggest challenges parents face is that of keeping up! As soon as you’ve got the perfect bedtime routine everything changes. Right after you finish childproofing, your toddler learns a new climbing technique. Join us for new developmental groups- offering support, fresh ideas and connection with parents in the same boat. While each group will have a guiding topic, questions on any developmental topic are welcome.
Developmental groups are designed to cater to your child’s specific cognitive age and stage. While there are no strict rules about ages for attending, and you are welcome to come to topics that catch your interest, the guidelines can help you choose the best match for you and your child. The group format is casual, with open playtime and discussion filling most of the time along with some more specific sharing of ideas and techniques for the listed topic.
Amy Makice, LCSW and Connie Nelson Laird, MSW will be facilitating these groups.
Sprouts- age 6-12 months: whether or not your baby is crawling, they seem to be moving everywhere. These infants are constantly growing and changing and bringing you along with them. Join us as we talk about common issues such as starting a healthy approach to eating, growth spurts and mental leaps and secure separation.
Movers and Groovers- age 9-15 months: Is your child suddenly on the move and babbling? Then you’ve got a mover and groover. Join us as we explore the challenges presented by transitioning into toddlerhood from infancy. We’ll talk about common toddler issues, child proofing, redirecting behavior, and helping everyone get enough sleep.
Explorers- age 1-2 years: Now that your child is toddling, life is a whole new ball game. This is a perfect time to join us for an introduction to positive discipline, communicating with your child through play, supporting your child’s learning and emotional intelligence.
Walkers and Talkers- age 24-36 months: Sometime between 2 and 3, toddlers start to seem more and more like little people, less like chubby little munchkins. These little people need help with toilet learning, managing their social skills, avoiding power struggles and even learning some mindfulness techniques.
January 31: All inclusive – Mothers and more- who are we?
February 7: sprouts 4-12 mos – What Babies Need: How do we sort through all the toys and products we are told we need
February 14: Movers and Groovers: Redirecting behavior
February 21: Explorers: Communicating with your child through play
February 28: Walkers and Talkers: Social Skills for Toddlers
March 6: Sprouts: Growth Spurts and mental leaps
March 12: No group/spring break
March 20 Movers and Groovers: Naptime/bedtime routines- helping everyone get the ZZs they need
March 27 Explorers: Introduction to Positive Discipline
April 3 Walkers and Talkers: Avoiding Power Struggles
April 10 All groups: Brain-based parenting– supporting early learning
Nurse & Chat
Leader: Ann Marie Neeley Burkhart, IBCLC
Second Wednesday each month, 9:30am-1pm
Cost: Free
All mothers-to-be, nursing mothers and older siblings are welcome. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Ann Marie Neeley Burkhart, will be on hand to answer your breastfeeding questions and hear your breastfeeding stories.
For more information about Ann Marie visit www.nurturingmothers.com
New Mom’s Support Group
Sundays, March 11- April 29 2:30-3:45pm
Fridays, March 23-May 11 9:30-10:45am.
Facilitating: Blooming Families’ Rosie Falls and Bronwyn Shroyer
Cost: Determined on an income-based fee schedule
BABS’ New Moms’ Group is an opportunity for you to meet other mothers! This group is designed to meet the needs of the new mother with baby (or babies!) ranging in age from birth-5 months. This 8-week series is a mother-led group, facilitated by BloomingFamilies’ Rosie Falls or Bronwyn Shroyer. Topics may include, but are not limited to: self care, sleep deprivation, self-identity, intimacy, parenting, postpartum depression, and stress management.
Due to the nature of the group, BABS tries to limit the number of registrants per group. An additional group may be formed to accommodate mothers wishing to participate in the New Moms’ Group.
