The Nesting Center is a classroom and resource center for the families of Baltimore. Look forward to seeing classes for all stages of parenting, including birth and breastfeeding classes, new mom support groups, infant sign language, and much more! Please email mailto:bediboo@gmail.com or call 410-444-6060 for more info. SCROLL DOWN FOR THE CALENDAR
Class Descriptions
:::Birth Preparation::: HypnoBirthing®: The Mongan Method - is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by selfhypnosis techniques. HypnoBirthing® provides the missing link that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing. Emphasis is placed on pregnancy and childbirth, as well as on pre-birth parenting and the consciousness of the pre-born baby. As a birthing method, HypnoBirthing® is as new as tomorrow and as old as ancient times. $250. Wednesdays 7:00 pm-8:30 pm for four weeks. Birthing From Within: Classes provide personalized physical, mental, and spiritual preparation for the journey of birth and parenting. Balancing medical information with inner-knowing, classes include mindful pain coping practices, powerful visualizations, and lively discussions designed to prepare mothers and fathers for the transformative experience of birth. $185. Wednesdays 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
:::For New Moms::: New Mother's Group: Mothers and newborns 0-3 months gather weekly for support on all questions related to having a newborn. Meet other parents at the same stage of parenting, process birth experiences, learn infant massage techniques, deal with breastfeeding issues, and more! Facilitated by child birth educator and doula Emily Pelton.
:::For Mother's At Any Stage::: Madre Cadre Personal Renewal Group: Supportive, nurturing and empowering, a Personal Renewal Group (PRG) is a life coaching program created specifically to guide moms in exploring and practicing how to:1) "reconnect" with who you are; 2) make well-being a priority so you can live, love and parent optimally; 3) experience greater life balance. The Fall 2008 Mama Revive! session is a 6-month group starting October 13th. Meets twice a month (2nd and 4th Mondays) for 1 and 1/2 hours (7-8:30pm). Fee is on a sliding scale basis; please contact Lavina Velasco, RTA-Trained Facilitator, madrecadre.prg@gmail.com
:::Babywearing::: This is for you if...you want to try a baby carrier, you have a baby carrier you aren't sure how to use, it's uncomfortable to wear your child, you'd like to learn about other kinds of carriers, you want to do something new with the carrier you've got (e.g. nurse in it, or put the baby/kid on your back), you have a newborn and want help w/ proper positioning etc. Taught by certified babywearing instructor Marie Rinkoski Spangler. FREE.
:::Cloth Diapering::: Are you interested in trying out cloth diapers but don't know where to start? Trying to do the best for your baby, the environment, and your pocket book? Our monthly cloth diapering workshop is a comprehensive overview of all types and styles of diapers. FREE.
:::For the Kids::: Infant Sign Language: Reduce frustration! Enhance Communication! Enjoy special time with your infant or toddler in this fun, educational, interactive signing-play-class and meet other signing families, too! Approximately 20 signs per week covered. Learn through songs, rhymes, books, music, and activities. Beginning July 24th, Thursdays from 12:30-1:30. ***Session is 6 continuous weeks and the cost is $90 per adult/child pair; $20 each additional child.*** Please call or stop by the store to register or contact Jeanne Pinto for more information: jpinto5@verizon.net
Young Rembrandts: for 3 ˝ - 5 year olds We teach drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts. While Young Rembrandts' classes are structured and educational, they are also fun and engaging. Children develop fine motor skills, patience and self-confidence while preparing for their elementary years. $66.00 for an 8 week session WEDNESDAY Time 10- 10:45 AM Starts mid-October. Email nicole.foxwell@youngrembrandts.com for more info.
:::Birth Preparation::: HypnoBirthing®: The Mongan Method - is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education, enhanced by selfhypnosis techniques. HypnoBirthing® provides the missing link that allows women to use their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing. Emphasis is placed on pregnancy and childbirth, as well as on pre-birth parenting and the consciousness of the pre-born baby. As a birthing method, HypnoBirthing® is as new as tomorrow and as old as ancient times. $250. Wednesdays 7:00 pm-8:30 pm for four weeks. Birthing From Within: Classes provide personalized physical, mental, and spiritual preparation for the journey of birth and parenting. Balancing medical information with inner-knowing, classes include mindful pain coping practices, powerful visualizations, and lively discussions designed to prepare mothers and fathers for the transformative experience of birth. $185. Wednesdays 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
:::For New Moms::: New Mother's Group: Mothers and newborns 0-3 months gather weekly for support on all questions related to having a newborn. Meet other parents at the same stage of parenting, process birth experiences, learn infant massage techniques, deal with breastfeeding issues, and more! Facilitated by child birth educator and doula Emily Pelton.
:::For Mother's At Any Stage::: Madre Cadre Personal Renewal Group: Supportive, nurturing and empowering, a Personal Renewal Group (PRG) is a life coaching program created specifically to guide moms in exploring and practicing how to:1) "reconnect" with who you are; 2) make well-being a priority so you can live, love and parent optimally; 3) experience greater life balance. The Fall 2008 Mama Revive! session is a 6-month group starting October 13th. Meets twice a month (2nd and 4th Mondays) for 1 and 1/2 hours (7-8:30pm). Fee is on a sliding scale basis; please contact Lavina Velasco, RTA-Trained Facilitator, madrecadre.prg@gmail.com
:::Babywearing::: This is for you if...you want to try a baby carrier, you have a baby carrier you aren't sure how to use, it's uncomfortable to wear your child, you'd like to learn about other kinds of carriers, you want to do something new with the carrier you've got (e.g. nurse in it, or put the baby/kid on your back), you have a newborn and want help w/ proper positioning etc. Taught by certified babywearing instructor Marie Rinkoski Spangler. FREE.
:::Cloth Diapering::: Are you interested in trying out cloth diapers but don't know where to start? Trying to do the best for your baby, the environment, and your pocket book? Our monthly cloth diapering workshop is a comprehensive overview of all types and styles of diapers. FREE.
:::For the Kids::: Infant Sign Language: Reduce frustration! Enhance Communication! Enjoy special time with your infant or toddler in this fun, educational, interactive signing-play-class and meet other signing families, too! Approximately 20 signs per week covered. Learn through songs, rhymes, books, music, and activities. Beginning July 24th, Thursdays from 12:30-1:30. ***Session is 6 continuous weeks and the cost is $90 per adult/child pair; $20 each additional child.*** Please call or stop by the store to register or contact Jeanne Pinto for more information: jpinto5@verizon.net
Young Rembrandts: for 3 ˝ - 5 year olds We teach drawing, the fundamental skill of all visual arts. While Young Rembrandts' classes are structured and educational, they are also fun and engaging. Children develop fine motor skills, patience and self-confidence while preparing for their elementary years. $66.00 for an 8 week session WEDNESDAY Time 10- 10:45 AM Starts mid-October. Email nicole.foxwell@youngrembrandts.com for more info.
