Classes & Events

Classes & Events

* About Families main focus is on bringing parents together and offering support and education. We have very mixed feelings about the steps to take right now to keep the community we value so much safe during this virus outbreak. We know that isolation can contribute to the challenges of parenting especially in those first months with a new baby. Our support groups have gone virtual as well as our upcoming Birth Doula Training. We are also offering a discount during this time for our Doula Training. If we have not offered a virtual options for a class a future date will be announced, but we are still here for you! My personal cell is 805-570-3725 and email is Joanna.whitlow@formomsandbabies.com. I will do free phone consults for breastfeeding or postpartum or just be an ear or offer resources for anyone during this time. Please stay healthy and safe!
-Joanna💕

*New Mom's Support Group & Parenting Class in Spanish Coming Soon!*

Free Breastfeeding Support
Virtual Consults Available

What:
Our FREE breastfeeding support will be starting back next week! Until then
our certified lactation consultants will be available to assist via appointment only. We want to encourage and guide you on your breastfeeding journey. Please email joanna@formomsandbabies.com for appointments.

Where:
JadaBugs Kids Boutique
78377 CA-111 S,
La Quinta, CA 92253

When: WEEKLY (ON GOING)
Tuesdays

Time:
12:30PM- 1:30PM

Cost:
FREE: Donations accepted*

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Virtual Birth Doula Training
Special Discounted Price!

What:
About Families INC.'s Doula training to become a certified birth doula. This training will be a 2 day training that leads into certification and continued encouragement and support and education opportunities to grow as a birth doula.

Where:
Zoom Virtual Classroom

When:
October 24th & 25th *CANCELED*
Future Dates TBA

Cost: Special Discounted Price
$425 per person
*minimum deposit $100 due at registration

Newborn Care Class

What:
Learn the basics of newborn care and feeding. Feel confident and secure bringing your new little one home.

Where:
Virtual Zoom Class

When:
Saturday, October 17th
Saturday, December 5th
Saturday, February 20th, 2021
Saturday, April 24th, 2021

Time:
1PM -3PM

Cost:
$30 per couple

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Infant CPR
Class

What:
Learn what to do in an emergency to save your baby from the unthinkable. This is not a certification course. The course is for family and caregivers.

Where:
JadaBugs Kids Boutique
78377 CA-111 S,
La Quinta, CA 92253

When:

*Canceled*
Future Dates TBA

Time:
10:00-12:00

Cost:
$40 per couple
*partial scholarships available

Breastfeeding Basics Class

What:
Designed for expectant parents to prepare for breastfeeding. Learn what to expect and how to manage the first few weeks and beyond.

Where:
Virtual Zoom Class

When:
Saturday, October 17th
Saturday, December 5th
Saturday, February 20th, 2021
Saturday, April 24th, 2021

Time:
10AM - 12PM

Cost:
$30 per couple.

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Informed Childbirth Class

What:
Overview of what you can expect during your labor and delivery, comfort techniques, birth plans and more!
Bring a couple of pillows and a yoga mat to the first class.

Where:
Virtual Zoom Class

When:
One Day Class:

Saturday, September 19th
Saturday, November 14th
Saturday, January 16th, 2021
Saturday, March 13th, 2021
Saturday, May 18th, 2021

Time:
10:00am-4:00pm

Cost:
$90 per couple

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Introspective Parenting Workshop
Zoom Online Class

What:
Introspective Parenting Workshop

In this 3-session workshop, we will practice an “inside-out” approach to parenting where we examine the internal world of the parent and child, leading us to solutions that come from the values we want to live by.

We will start by discovering the values you’d like to foster in your family—what really matters to you? Then we will look at the thoughts and feelings that can get in the way of living by what matters to you... guilt, anger, disapproval, exhaustion, confusion, and an overall feeling of being out of control. And through various experiential opportunities, including closed-eye processes, group discussions, partnering exercises, individual sharing, and supportive coaching, you will learn ways to connect with the deeper longing under the surface. Once these deeper desires are discovered, it is then easier to see solutions that align with your family values.

During this workshop you will learn how to… —connect with and live by the values you really care about —address the underlying needs of yourself and your child —be empathetic and compassionate —allow the message of love to come through

Where:
Zoom Conference

When:
December 6th, 13th & 20th 2020
&
March 2nd, 9th & 16th 2021

Time:
2:00pm-4:00pm

Cost:
Free

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Facilitator:
This class is being facilitated by Faith Chinnock, BS Zoology, Certified Life Coach and Positive Discipline Parent Educator.

Peaceful Parenting
Zoom Online Class

What:
"The Power of Showing Up"

This parenting workshop has the power to transform your relationship with your children by laying a framework for understanding their actions and behaviors and building a relationship through strategies that encourage children to be their best. This interactive 3 session workshop is designed to provide parents with a better understanding of children and their behaviors. When we look beyond a child’s behavior to the inner heart of a child we can better understand the child and, ultimately, create positive changes in our relationships with children.

Where:
Zoom Conference

When:
3 session Class
September 16th

Time:
6:30-8:00

Cost:
Free for the 3 weeks for 2 family members

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Debbie Midcalf, MAEd, is a Positive Discipline Classroom Educator and Certified Parent Coach. She has worked in the field of early childhood education for thirty years and is currently employed as an adjunct instructor at College of the Desert and Brandman University. She coaches parents and educators on the principles of Positive Discipline strategies so that they can find joy and calm in the midst of chaos. Debbie believes that every child should be afforded the opportunity to a joyful early learning environment in which they feel secure, loved, and valued.

At Home Child Safety Class

CPR Certification Course

New Parents and Perinatal Mental Health Seminar

What:
Everyday we spend time with our kids. You can play AND make it a productive learning experience too. Join in to learn from Child Safety expert, Mika Moulton as she teaches YOU how to bring safety education to your kids.

Where:
Virtual Zoom Class

When:
October 7th, 2020

Time:
7:30 pm

Cost:
Free

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What:
A class that is hands on and provides hands on practice and training in CPR, AED and First aid that will conclude with each participate receiving their certification card.

Where:
JadaBugs Kids Boutique
78377 CA-111 S.
La Quinta, CA 92253

When:
Nov/Dec dates TBA

Time:
1:00-4:00

Cost:
$75 per person

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New Parents and Perinatal Mental Health Seminar Sign up HereWhat:
Education and resources for professionals working with parents during pregnancy, birth and postpartum
presented by
Dr. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C

This presentation will go in to detail about why and how mood disorders are different in the
reproductive period. We will discuss the different diagnoses, screening tools, treatment options and resources for perinatal mental health. This information is essential when working with people who are in the reproductive phase of life.
Please join us to gain a deeper understanding of this vulnerable and delicate time of life transition, ask the questions you've always wanted to know and walk away feeling better equipped to help the mothers and families who are already in your care.

Where:
Virtual Conference

When:
December 11th, 2020

Time:
12:30-4:30

Cost:
Free
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Free Breastfeeding Support​*Virtual Consults Available*

Mama Support Network​*Zoom Meetings every Thursday*

Virtual Birth Doula Training​Special Discounted Price!