Parent-Baby Groups

The birth of your baby is the beginning of a lifetime relationship like no other. The process of giving birth and becoming a parent is a transforming experience. Come explore...

  • changes in your relationship with your partner
  • baby care issues
  • interrupted sleep and how to cope
  • ways to nurture yourself
  • balancing work, home, relationships, self, and baby
  • your role as a mother/father
  • other personal issues participants may wish to discuss
Support from other new parents can help us gain perspective, insight, and compassion for this lifelong journey of parenting. Drop in for tea, conversation, and support. You never know where you might meet your new best friend!

Please note: Out of courtesy to others in the group, please don't come if you or your baby have an active cold or have been exposed to a contagious illness. A cold should be considered active in the first three days of symptoms and/or if you or baby are sneezing or coughing. Thank you.

Blossom Babies 0-6 months

Mondays from 11:30 am- 1:00 pm
Tuesdays from 1:30- 3:00pm

In this facilitated group you can network with other new parents and learn tips on baby care, sleep, feeding, and encouraging infant development. Questions are answered and ideas exchanged in a safe and respectful environment.

Expecting moms are welcome and encouraged to come learn what awaits them after the birth of their child!

Blossom Mixed Ages

Tuesdays from 11:30 am- 1:00 pm.

Come join us as we cover such important issues as preparing healthy meals, options for teaching and discipline, baby play and development, and balancing responsibilities inside and outside the home. Other topics include adjustments in the couple relationship, changing sexuality, weaning, sleep, and parent burnout.

Pregnancy and Post Partum Moods and Challenges

Wednesdays from 10:00- 11:30

Join this drop-in discussion group on the challenges and mood changes that you may be feeling in your pregnancy and after birth. You will find a relaxed and welcoming environment at Blossom for discussing these unexpected feelings. Some women in the group may have a diagnosis of prenatal or post partum anxiety or depression while others may just find the challenges of motherhood different than expected.

Please join us with or without your baby!

Breastfeeding Support

Wednesdays from 1:30- 3:00pm.

Of course Breastfeeding is natural, but it doesn't always come naturally. Perhaps you need help getting your baby to latch better, you're unsure your baby is getting enough to eat, your little one has decided to use you as a teether, or maybe you're not even sure what the problem is...Drop-in for one-on-one support and troubleshooting within a group setting. Moms who are doing just fine and are passionate to offer their support are welcome, too.

Working Parents Group

Second Saturday from 11:00am- 12:30pm.

There are special challenges facing parents who work outside the home. The Working Parents Group offers the opportunity to connect with other parents, receive and share practical advice and express frustrations and joys in a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment.

Please join us with or without your baby!

B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Baby)

Third Sunday from 11:00am to 12:30pm.

A Group for Dads, lead by a Dad! Join experienced father, Ollie Moore, to hang out with other dads and talk about dad stuff. Come with or without your baby. Group starts March 15, 2009.

BabySpirit Meditation for New Moms

Third Mondays from 3:30- 5:00 pm

New moms need a time to quiet down and connect with their babies and themselves as mothers. Join Elisabeth Manning for a quiet afternoon of guided meditation perfect for new moms and their babies!

Twins Mixed Ages Support Group

First and Third Thursdays from 3:00- 4:30 pm

First class is free, $15 drop-in, $10 drop-in for MPPOM Members*
*Or MPPOM members receive 20% off Parent Baby Group Cards

Faciliated by twin mom, Michelle Darby Ross, this group is for parents of young twins. In a safe, respectful, nurturing environment you will have the opportunity to receive collective support from other twin parents. Everyone will have a chance to share their own unique experience and find out how other twin parents are managing. Feel free to come with or without your babies.

We will also have guest speakers periodically, covering topics of interest.
Parent-Baby Groups
Facilitators: Eva Roodman, Cindy Howard (Breastfeeding), Ollie Moore Jr. (Dads'), Elisabeth Manning (BabySpirit), Michelle Darby Ross (twins), staff
Schedule:

0-6 months, Mondays, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesdays, 1:30- 3:00

Mixed Ages, Tuesdays, 11:30 am -1:00 pm

Pregnancy/ Postpartum Moods and Challenges, Wednesdays, 10:00 -11:30 am

Breastfeeding Support, Wednesdays, 1:30 -3:00 pm

Working Parents Group, Second Saturdays, 11:00 am -12:30 pm

BYOB Dads' Group, Third Sundays, 11:00 am -12:30 pm

BabySpirit Meditation Group, Third Mondays, 3:30- 5:00 pm

Twins Mixed Ages Supprt Group, First and Third Thursdays, 3:00- 4:30 pm

Dates: Ongoing
Price:

Just $105 for 3 months of unlimited drop-in groups or $195 for 6 months unlimited.

If you want to try the group, one-time participation is $15.

Notes:
  • Parent-Baby Group Cards are available as part of our Discount Package. Purchase this card, plus a minimum of two others and receive 10% off total cost. For a complete listing of eligible classes and further details, please see our Discount Package page.
  • Sessions are ongoing. No preregistration required for these classes. Just come, bring your baby (if you like) and sign in with the instructor and pay (cash or check).
  • Our parent group cards can be used interchangeably by either parent for any of the groups -- by age level, Working Parents, or Pregnancy and Post Partum Moods and Challenges. The cards cannot be refunded if unused, nor transferred to another family or Blossom program.
  • No pre-registration required.

Sign up for a Group card online!

Good for Parent-Baby Groups, Working Parents Support Group, Breastfeeding Support Group, BYOB, Twins Mixed Ages Support, and Pregnancy and Post Partum Moods and Challenges. Also includes participation in Blossom's Babysitting Co-op and subscritption to Blossom Parent-Baby Yahoogroup. Purchase on-line and our office will leave your card in our Parent/ Baby Group card file box, available when you sign-in for group. Non-transferable.

3 months unlimited for $105

6 months unlimited for $195

New! 3 months partial extension for $55

If your PBG card has expired, purchase a partial extension which includes unlimited participation in monthly groups (BabySpirit Meditation for New Moms, Working Parents Group, and BYOB Dads Group), Parent Baby Google Email group, and Babysitting Co-op. Participation in Weekly Groups NOT included. Available only to families who have had a Parent-Baby Group card.

Last updated: 2/14/10 JL