List of Classes

Knowing that your infant or child is safe in the care of each parent, grandparent and caregiver because each one has the skills to recognize and react to an emergency is invaluable. The Tulip Grove Infant/Child CPR certification class is based on the latest American Heart Associate program for injury prevention, how to recognize and treat respiratory and cardio-pulmonary emergencies, and how to relieve choking. Hands-on practice will provide you with the skills and confidence to turn a life-threatening situation into a lifesaving one. We recommend taking this course before baby arrives, but the class covers care for children up to age 8, and can be taken when you need to refresh your skills.

$55 individual / $95 couple

Individual $55

Class Date 06/25 07/16 07/30 08/13 08/27 09/10 09/24 10/08 10/22

7:00-9:00pm

Couples $95

Class Date 06/25 07/16 07/30 08/13 08/27 09/10 09/24 10/08 10/22

7:00-9:00pm

When the fear of the unknown is removed from childbirth, parents confidently make informed and personalized decisions for delivery, and can focus on the joy of the occasion. The Tulip Grove Labor and Childbirth Preparation class provides you with information on the ”real deal” of all the different aspects and scenarios of labor and delivery. We have designed this series to be more informative, modern, relevant and objective than traditional hospital-led classes. While the class schedule is flexible to the fit the needs of expecting parents, the ideal time to start the class series is around your fifth month of pregnancy and be completed by the 36th week of pregnancy.Topics will include:

• Navigating through the final weeks of pregnancy
• Labor Terminology
• Pre-labor signs. Stages of Labor, Active labor, Transition labor, Pushing, Delivery
• Pain management - non-intervention / Pain management – medications, epidurals and anesthesia options
• Creating a birth plan, organizing your support team, and promoting positive communication with your caregiver
• Vaginal delivery
• Causes/Indications for a C-section
• When to leave for the hospital or call your midwife.
• Hospital procedures

$279 per couple

Four Week Series

Start date 06/24 Wednesdays 07/29 Wednesdays 09/23 Wednesdays

6:30-9:00pm

Weekend Intensive

Class dates 07/18-19 08/15-16 09/19-20 10/17-18

10-5 Sat, 11-2 Sun

Are you ready? Because right after the birth comes breastfeeding and our Lactation Consultants will give parents the confidence needed to get started with breastfeeding as soon as baby is ready. Our Signature 5 Steps to Success with breastfeeding is the quick and easy path to prepare parent for the joys and benefits to nursing the little one. Designed for expectant parents around the fifth month of pregnancy (yes, partners are encouraged to participate).

We’ll cover:

• The benefits of breastfeeding
• The basics of milk production
• Supply and demand
• Latching and positioning
• Avoiding and treating common breastfeeding predicaments
• Responding to hunger and fullness cues
• Frequency and durations of feedings
• Breastfeeding gear

$45

Breastfeeding Basics

Class Date 06/27 08/01 08/22 09/26 10/24

10:30-12:00pm

Designed and taught by two moms of twins for expectant and new parents of twins, this class talks about everything twin related that doesn’t get discussed in your standard getting-ready-for-baby classes. We'll cover everything from the initial period of shock through that first crazy year with a double dose of sanity and humor. We’ll talk about surviving the NICU; weathering sleep deprivation; how to get help and avoid unwanted advice; what to buy, what to worry about and what to laugh off. Plus, meet other parents having the same experience.

$55

What to Expect with TWINS!

Class Date 08/08

10:30-12:30pm

You can read every instruction manual on the shelf for newborn care, but nothing prepares you for the first three months like practicing with a professional. Roll up your sleeves and get ready for this parenting boot camp where, in 2 hours, you will learn:

• Diapering (cloth and disposable), Bathing, Swaddling, Feeding
• “The 5 S’s of Baby Calming”, and receive a free copy of Happiest Baby on the Block" by Dr. Harvey Karp
• How to treat illness, and when to call the doctor
• Our Signature “By Moms, for Moms” tips and tricks to help mom with post-partum challenges
• Reading your newborn’s cues and characteristics. We recommend both parents take this class before baby arrives, around the fifth month of pregnancy

$55 includes partners

Postpartum and Newborn Care

Class Date 06/27 08/01 08/22 09/26 10/24

1:00-3:30pm

This is a two hour intensive breakdown of what to expect in the bedroom of a 0-12 month old baby. We will discuss the pros and cons of co-sleeping, using a nursery, and sleep training. Parents will gain an understanding of the development of naps over the first year and get a peek at how to prepare bedrooms for safety and good sleep. Parents are welcome to share their concerns and hopes for getting their babies to sleep through the night and/or self-soothing. Together we will develop a plan of action based on each families' individual goals, lifestyle and the baby's developmental readiness.

$55

Sleep Workshop

Class Date 07/12

12:00-2:00pm

It’s not always easy to know when to start solids, which food to introduce first, or how to safely prepare them for your infant. This class will take all of the guesswork out of giving your baby the best nutrition and a healthy relationship with food right from the start. Each attendee will receive a free food mill to keep.

$45

Introducing Solids

Class Date 06/28

12:00-1:30pm

Babies can communicate months before they can talk using sign language. Research shows that babies who sign do better in reading once they get to school. Many parents report that signing with their baby decreases tantrums and frustration over communication. Using basic American Sign Language (ASL), you and your baby will learn words that you can use everyday in daily routines such as: feeding, diaper changing, and sleep time. In addition, this class time is a wonderful bonding opportunity for you and your baby to learn something new together.

$45

Week Day Class

Class date 07/23

11:30-1:00pm

Weekend Class

Class date 05/17

11:30-1:00pm

Paul Epstein, Estate Attorney with Triay Law Office, and Jennifer Napper, Financial Services Representative with MetLife, will lead you through a step-by-step guide to family financial planning.Topics include:

• Estate Planning – What are the important documents I need as a new parent? What is the difference between a will and a trust? What would happen if I did not have the appropriate documents following a death or disability?
• Life Insurance – What are the different types of policies? How much coverage should I have? Who should I designate as my beneficiaries?
• College Savings Plans – How much will college cost? How much should I save per month to have enough? What are the different available savings programs and which ones might fit my needs best?
• Retirement Planning – How can I continue to save for retirement, especially as a stay-at-home mom or dad? Which retirement savings programs am I eligible for and what are the short- and long-term benefits?

$15 per household, includes lunch

Class Date 07/17

12:30-2:00pm

This class is a sweet opportunity to bond with your baby while leaning valuable parenting skills. Research has shown that baby massage regulates and strengthens the immune, digestive and nervous systems, relieves colic and gas, promotes deeper sleep and enhances communication. Parents will appreciate how easy the massage stokes are to learn, while baby will appreciate the extra love and attention from mommy or daddy.

$45

Infant Massage

Class Date 06/26 07/31

2:30-4:00pm

Join Maggie Pace local Mom and owner of Pick Up Sticks knitting design studio in a two-hour class for first time knitters. By the end of this class participants will have learned to cast-on, the knit stitch, knitting on circular needles, and color changes.

$65- Includes all materials. (Circular knitting needles, bamboo wool in several colors to choose from, and a pattern) OR

$55- Bring your own materials. (Size 6 circular needles and three colors of worsted/medium weight yarn, one of 75 yards long and two of 25 yards long)

Including All Materials

Class Date 07/09

7:00-9:00pm

Bringing My Own Materials

Class Date 07/09

7:00-9:00pm

This group is for the new mom to meet and feel connected with other local moms in a safe, clean and nurturing environment while having the expertise of a developmental educator to lead the group into discussions about the many unexpected physical demands, emotional challenges and humorous moments in being a new parent. Topics cover breastfeeding, fitness and nutrition, sleep and feeding for the whole family, childcare and getting back to work or staying home. Members will learn natural, self-care practices to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety commonly experienced in early motherhood. The support doesn’t end after six weeks. The Tulip Grove wants your new group to stay connected and to benefit from the seasoned mothers from previous support groups. After completing the 6-week course, you become a part the Tulip Grove Circle of Moms, with access to an online discussion group, invitations to exclusive mixers and events at the Tulip Grove, and discounts and freebies to The Tulip Grove and our partners. It takes a village!

$150 for 6 week workshop

Circle of Moms

Start Date 05/27

10:30-12:30

Linked to your fitness goals, our wide variety of classes will help mom get back in to shape!

Mama Stretch- A yoga and pilates-based stretching class for moms-to-be and new moms with baby. This class will help relieve tension, decrease back and shoulder aches, provide postural reminders and help pelvic/hip aches. Sundays 10:15-11:00

Please note that class will be cancelled on June 14th.

Beginning July 1st, Mama Stretch will be discontinued due to Summer scheduling.

Mama Sculpt- This is a post-partum strength training class for mom with baby. This class is more intense then our Mama-stretch and will most of all help to strengthen the core and abs. This class will help "sculpt" back to your pre-pregnancy body composition. We will be working with resistance bands, fitness balls and of course our little ones!!
Tuesday and Thursday 2:30-3:30

Please note that class will be cancelled on June 16th.

Stroller Strides- This class is set up to get in shape quick! This is a high cardio and moderate to high intensity. Stroller Strides incorporates the environment, resistance tubing and the stroller to get an all-over body workout in 60 minutes. See the Stroller Strides Class Schedule

Mama Stretch

Every Sunday Sundays

10:15-11:00am

Mama Sculpt

Tuesdays and Thursdays Thursdays Tuesdays

2:30-3:30pm

La Leche League provides mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding. Our monthly meetings are informal discussions focused on all aspects of breastfeeding. La Leche League is an international non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing information, support, encouragement, and education to women who want to breastfeed. Free

Le Leche League

Class Date 05/30 06/27 07/25 08/22

10:30-12:00pm