Mothers’ Gathering (Mommy & Me)

We know that your first year with your baby can be extremely hard! You might be feeling tired and overwhelmed, we want to help. So much more than just a Mommy and Me class, our Mothers’ Gathering classes provide Education & Support to moms who are looking for information & friendship. Not just a baby group, or a class where moms will be told how to parent their child, but 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 the 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 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 groups are ongoing. The first session starts when the babies are around 4-10 weeks old, and then continue until the babies are about a year old (including graduation day!). The year is divided into five 8-week sessions (90-minutes) and new moms can join at the start of the new session (or mid-session, if space is available). Many moms stay with their group for the whole first year of their baby’s life, and some transfer into the Working Moms group after their first or second 8-week session.

There are typically six to ten moms and babies enrolled. Each class includes a specific topic led by the expert instructor, 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.