Mommy and Me (0-3m)

Have a new bundle of joy? Congratulations! We know that this is one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of your life. We also know that your first year with your baby can be extremely hard! You might be feeling tired and overwhelmed, and we want to help.

So much more than just a Mommy and Me class, our Mothers' Gathering classes provide education and support to moms who are looking for information and friendship. Not just a baby group, or a class where moms will be told how to parent their child, we are a place to gather the information and tools to determine what fits best for you and your child.

The Benefits of Mommy and Me can be significant for both Mom and Baby. In our Mothers' Gathering class, our philosophy is there is no one “right way” to parent. What works for you might not work for another mother. What might work one week, may not work the next. In this class, we give you tips and strategies for your parenting toolbox, helping you to find confidence in your parenting skills and choices.

Our Mothers' Gathering moms are grouped with other moms whose babies' birthdays are generally within several weeks or a few months of each other. This allows you to connect with other moms experiencing similar successes and challenges and provides you with a network of support.

Our Mothers' Gathering classes are offered in 3 sessions. Session 1 is for babies 0-3 months old, Session 2 is for babies 3-6 months old, and Session 3 is for babies 6-12 months old. Sessions 1 and 2 last 10 weeks, and Session 3 lasts 8 weeks.

At the conclusion of Session 3, we celebrate our Haven Babies with a proper cap and gown graduation ceremony to commemorate all the developments and achievements throughout their infancy and the transition from infancy to toddlerhood. Many moms remain with their group for all three sessions through the whole first year of their baby's life. Some moms transfer into the Working Moms group after their first or second session. Many moms will come back to join us later for our Second and Third Time Mothers' Gathering class.

Classes are held once a week and last 90 minutes. Our classes are designed to foster meaningful relationships and create a safe, loving space for participants. Due to the nature of bonding that takes place in a consistent group environment, "drop-ins" or trial classes are not available, and a minimum purchase of 8 classes is required. Moms may join at the start of any new session (or mid-session, if space is available). 

There are typically four to twelve moms and babies enrolled. Each class includes a specific topic from our carefully-designed curriculum, an open-forum discussion, and Q&A time. For babies, the class includes singing songs, developmentally appropriate toys, movement, and other activities to aid their cognitive, social, and motor skill development.

Please review our Mothers' Gathering Class Policy for questions regarding cancellations, rescheduling, and refunds.