Parents Education & Support Group

New Parents Education & Support Group:

Share support and encouragement with others who are experiences similar joys and concerns of parenting. This ongoing drop-in group meets in a relaxed environment twice a month. Topics rotate from general facilitated support discussions to more formal educational lessons with guest speakers. The group's goal is to help families transition into life with baby through support, education and connections to others.

2012 Schedule:  First and third Tuesday of each month, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (unless holiday)

• January 3 & 17
• February 7 & 21
• March 6 & 20
• April 3 & 17
• May 1 & 15
• June 5 & 19
• July 3 & 17
• August 7 & 21
• September 4 & 18
• October 2 & 16
• November 6 & 20
• December 4 & 18

Location: Hudson Hospital & Clinics, Conference Center

Cost: No Cost

Upcoming Topics and Guest Speakers in 2012:
(Dates, topics and speakers subject to change without notice)

April 3:  Emily Hanson, St. Croix Therapy to discuss: "Sensory Development with Infants and Children"

April 17:  Dr. Schertz from Hudson Physicians Clinic: "Ask a Pediatrician"

May 1:  Heather Prigge, RN, CLC from St. Croix Public Health to answer "Breastfeeding and Infant Questions"  Infants can have weight checks done

May 15:  Dr. Mancini, Pediatric Dentist from La Petite Dentistry – to discuss teething issues and dental health for infants and children

June 19:  Brittany Willard, RD, LD, CD "Transitioning to Solid Foods and Nutrition Information for Moms Too!"

July 3:  Erika Schendel, Manager Social Services to discuss "Postpartum Depression"

July 17:  Dr. Lystrup, DVM Hillcrest Animal Hospital to discuss "Pets and Kids…Making the Adjustment Smoother When a Little One Comes Home"

August 21:  Tracey Mortensen from Inspiring Actions Yoga Studio for "Mommy and Baby Yoga"

October 16:  Halloween Event

December 18:  Tracey Mortensen from Inspiring Actions Yoga Studio for "Mommy and Baby Yoga"