Baby's Home Now - Parenting in Baby's First Year,
free for Rowan County, NC men and women.
In 6 modules, once a week for 6 weeks,
you and your partner or co-parent (if applicable) will learn
research-based information about:
* Positive discipline skills, calming an infant (1.5hrs)
* Teaching through the everyday and play (1.5hrs)
* Physical care of an infant; sleep & feeding needs (1hr)
* Safety, at home & away (1hr)
* Common illnesses, when to call the doctor (1hr)
* Caring for yourself & relationships (1hr)
You'll come away with a deeper understanding of your baby's development,
ways to help them get a good start toward reaching their potential,
knowledge of what actually "spoils" a child, and the confidence that research backs up
the parenting strategies you'll be using.
What participants say:
"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 to Do: 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:
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Free book-a-month, delivered to your home until baby is 5yrs old;
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Lending Library for Toys, $10/year
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Play Groups for Caregivers & Children to 5 yrs old, free
