Classes & Events

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

About Families Classes being hosted at Caring For Women's OB/GYN
*These classes are being held in partnership with Caring for Women and only have an in person option. Per Caring for Women requirements all participants must be vaccinated to attend in person. Scroll down for all other About Families class offerings

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:
Caring for Women
81719 Dr. Carreon Blvd
Indio, CA 92201

When:
3 Class Series. One day a week for 3 weeks. One registration includes all three classes. To be sure and receive full class information all 3 dates must be attended.

November 4th, 11th & 18th

Time:
6PM-8PM

Cost:
$90 per couple

Sign Up HERE

Breastfeeding Basics

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

Where:
Caring for Women
81719 Dr. Carreon Blvd
Indio, CA 92201

When:
Thursday December 9th

Time:
6PM-8PM

Cost:
$30 per couple.

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Newborn Care

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

Where:
Caring for Women
81719 Dr. Carreon Blvd
Indio, CA 92201

When:
Thursday December 16th

Time:
6PM-8PM

Cost:
$30 per couple

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About Families Upcoming Classes & Events

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)
TBA

Time:

Cost:
FREE: Donations accepted*

Birth Doula Training

Sign Up HEREWhat:
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:
In Person & Virtual Option

When:
Upcoming date TBA

Cost:
$525 per person
*Full fee due at registration

Sign Up HERE

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, December 18th, 2021
Saturday, February 12th, 2022
Saturday, April 16th, 2022
Saturday, June 25th, 2022

Time:
1PM -3PM

Cost:
$30 per couple

Sign Up HERE

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, December 18th, 2021
Saturday, February 12th, 2022
Saturday, April 16th, 2022
Saturday, June 25th, 2022

Time:
10AM - 12PM

Cost:
$30 per couple.

Sign Up HERE

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, January 8th
Saturday, March 19th
Saturday, May 21st

Time:
10:00am-4:00pm

Cost:
$90 per couple

Sign Up HERE

Introspective Parenting Workshop

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:
Mariposa Parent-Child Workshop
47192 Monroe st. Indio, CA 92201

When:
Saturday November 6th, 13th & 20th

Time:
3:00-4:30

Cost:
Free

Sign Up Here

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
Sept 21st, 28th & Oct 5th

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.

Grupo de apoyo para mamas en Español

CPR Certification Course

New Parents and Perinatal Mental Health Seminar

What:
¿Usted es mamá de bebe recién nacido? ¡Acompáñenos por Zoom y sea parte de un nuevo grupo de apoyo para mamás en Español!

Este grupo virtual es para mamás de bebés recién nacidos, que tengan menos de 12 meses de edad, y quienes buscan apoyo, amistad, y conexión. Este grupo de apoyo para mamás es una serie donde cada semana nos enfocaremos en un tema pertinente a madres tanto nuevas como repetidas.
Este grupo es para mamás de bebés de menos de 12 meses de nacidos, diseñado para fomentar amistad y diálogo.

Where:
Virtual Zoom Class
ID de reunión: 829 4602 0417
Contraseña: 474521

When:
Every Friday

Time:
9:30-10:30

Cost:
Gratis, donativos aceptados*

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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

Sign up Here

What:
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:
January 22nd, 2021

Time:
12:30-4:30

Cost:
Free
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Classes & Events

About Families Upcoming Classes & Events

Free Breastfeeding Support​*Virtual Consults Available*

Mama Support Network​*Zoom Meetings every Thursday & Friday*

Birth Doula Training​