Due to coronavirus concerns, all parenting programs will be via videoconference and phone call follow-ups until further notice.
Thank you for helping us do our part to help slow the spread of this serious infection. Safety is our first concern!
Baby's Home Now - Parenting in Baby's First Year,
free for Rowan County, NC men and women.
In 6 classes lasting 1-1.5 hrs each, held 2x/week for 3 weeks or 1x/week for 6 weeks
you and your partner or co-parent will learn
research-based information about:
* What babies understand (and what they don’t)
* Positive discipline skills
* Caring for yourself and your relationship
* How to keep from “spoiling” a baby
* Managing sleep problems, developing routines
* Teaching through the everyday and play
"Very progressive and updated. The instructor explained and answered all of my questions."
Classes may be scheduled for groups or for couples or individuals
at a day and time convenient for you, on demand throughout the year.
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RESOURCES (click where highlighted to go to each):
ACTIVITIES: From Birth to 18 Months, to strengthen 5 core skills
From Harvard Center on the Developing Child
From Zero to Three
Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby
Period of PURPLE crying and what to do about it
Smart Start Rowan offers:
Free book-a-month delivered to your home until baby is 5yrs old;
Lending Library for Toys, $10/year
Play Groups for Caregivers & Children to 5 yrs old, free