Classes & Workshops

Ellynne Skove works with children in her classes at Families First in Brooklyn, New York on February 29, 2008. photographed by Angela Jimenez www.angelajimenezphotography.com

 

Workshops

We offer 2 hour instructional workshops for parents and caregivers with babies.

Baby Massage

Baby Massage is a lovely way to deepen your connection to your baby and attune to the nonverbal communication between you. Daily baby massage can support

  • stimulation all of the baby’s senses
  • increase sensory-motor skills
  • develop communication as you talk and sing with your baby
  • calming baby and enhance sleep  
  • aid in digestion
  • assist the nervous system in learning to regulate
  • stimulate brain growth
  • support bonding and attachment, trust & safety

All participants will receive a bottle of Freyja & Flora Baby Massage oil and handouts

Newborn Tummy Time Essentials with baby yoga

An interactive joyful workshop for baby and parent/caregiver utilizing song yoga,  massage,& breath work .Classes are designed with the development of babies and their particular needs in mind. We learn to observe the babies and support them in baby led movement. Activities are created to nurture and foster their growth while honoring their process and individuality. Classes give caregivers confidence, knowledge, and support while deepening bonding and attachment. Every family receives the Tummy Time for Healthy Body & Mind booklet

Understanding the Newborn in the 4th Trimester

The “4th trimester” is a period of adjustment for babies and parents.  In this workshop you will learn the Five Baby Cries (hunger, burp, sleep, gas, general discomfort)  to help determine what your baby is needing.  You will learn about imprints your baby experienced in the womb that can help with calming and soothing, and you will learn about newborn sleep patterns to better understand your baby.  We will look at nervous system regulation, and how parents can support one another while welcoming their new baby into the world.  This workshop is for expectant families in the 26th week on and for families with newborns up to 8 weeks old.


Check our schedule for upcoming classes & workshops.