Bellingham Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide
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44 Gottman Institute® Bringing Baby Home CHFM 120 Note: This class is for e xpec ting couples, and couples who are parenting a child up to 3 years old. Developed by renowned relationship and parenting experts, Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this workshop will teach you and your partner how to strengthen your friendship, increase intimacy and a ection, work through con ict with greater ease, create positive baby interactions, and ensure quality involvement for both parents. Th 10/3-10/24 6:30-9 p.m. Eiford $199 Sa/Su 11/9-10 9 a.m.-4 p.m. o -site Eiford $199 Baby 'N' Me (1-7 months) CHFM 121 The early months of parenting are lled with extremes: from sheer joy to incredible sleep deprivation. This class o ers a safe, inviting, relaxed atmosphere where you can meet other parents/caregivers, build relationships and nd answers to your parenting questions. T 10/1-11/19 12:30-2:30 p.m. Read $159 Baby 'N' Me (8-12 months) CHFM 122 As your children transition from infancy, the parenting issues you face change. This course provides a safe, inviting, relaxed atmosphere where you meet other parents, build relationships and nd answers to your parenting questions. Babies explore in the same room and make new friends while you gain valuable support and current information on raising an older infant. Th 10/3-11/21 12:30-2:30 p.m. Read $159 Exploring with Toddlers (Previously: More Than One) CHFM 131 Form lasting relationships with other families while your child learns through play in a fun, safe, preschool-like environment. Share questions, concerns, and ideas with the parenting educator and one another. Younger siblings can attend with you and your toddler. Note: This class is best suited for 12-36 month olds. M 9/16-11/25 9-11 a.m. (18-36 months) Canares $199 T 9/17-11/19 9:30-11:30 a.m. (18-36 months) Malone $199 F 9/20-11/22 9-11 a.m. (12-18 months) Hosaka $199 Exploring Together: Birth to 5 CHFM 135 Connect with other families while your children's curiosity and creativity soar. Parents/ caregivers choose discussion topics such as sibling rivalry, balancing family needs, and positive discipline. This class is for families with multiple children (birth to 5) or those with a preschool-aged child without siblings. W 9/18-11/20 9-11:30 a.m. Canares $249 Th 9/19-11/21 9-11:30 a.m. Burke $249 Preparation for Childbirth & Parenting CHFM 105 Note: Course fees waived for those covered by WA Apple Health (Medicaid) waivers. This 8-week course covers the full spectrum of pregnancy, labor and birth, newborn care, postpartum, and infant care for those who want to focus on pregnancy and parenting while building relationships with others. T 10/29-12/17 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum $249 Pregnancy & Childbirth CHFM 106 Note: Course fees waived for those covered by WA Apple Health (Medicaid) waivers. This 5-week course covers pregnancy, labor and birth, comfort techniques, newborn care, postpartum, and infant care. Th 10/24-11/21 6-8:30 p.m. Sulak $199 Prep for Childbirth: Weekend Condensed CHFM 107 Note: Course fees waived for those covered by WA Apple Health (Medicaid) waivers. This 2-day weekend course covers pregnancy, labor and birth, comfort techniques, newborn care, postpartum, and infant care. Sa/Su 10/12-13 see times & locations below Sulak $199 Sa/Su 12/7-8 see times & locations below Sulak $199 Note: Class times are Sa 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. & Su 12:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday: BTC campus | Sunday: St. Luke's Community Health Education Center Comfort Techniques for Labor & Birth CHFM 118 This class is designed to provide pregnant women and their partners with more information about pain and coping, including: birthing techniques, labor positions, comfort measures, and options for back labor. Suggestions for partners providing labor support are presented. Thu 9/12 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum $50 Thu 10/10 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum $50 Thu 11/14 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum $50 Thu 12/12 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum $50 Breastfeeding Basics & Beyond CHFM 119 Breastfeeding o ers a baby an optimal start in life and provides lifelong health bene ts. You will learn about breastfeeding resources, role of the support person(s), preparation and getting started, responding to postpartum challenges including mother-baby separation and pumping, and answers to personal questions. M 10/7 6:30-7:30 p.m. online Follet $40 *Note: This class will consist of a pre-recorded lecture that will be accessible to enrolled students to view on their own time prior to the class date listed. The scheduled Q&A session will take place via Zoom. CHILDBIRTH BABY CONNECTIONS Parenting Scholarships: Half-scholarships available! Inquire at the time of registration! Thanks to the BTC Foundation, IMCO, Kiwanis, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Nathan & Amanda Dwyer, Mildred Mangels, and other generous community members . Childbirth Scholarships: PeaceHealth provides half-scholarships for all BTC Childbirth classes. Inquire at the time of registration! AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS Bellingham Technical College is an equal opportunity institution. www.btc.edu/eos FAMILY CONNECTIONS CHILD & FAMILY STUDIES