Bellingham Parks & Recreation Leisure Guide
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Gottman Institute® Bringing Baby Home $199 Sa/Su 1/24-25 9 a.m.-4 p.m. o -campus Eiford 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. Baby 'N' Me (1-7 months) $179 W 1/28-3/18 2-4 p.m. Hosaka 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. Baby 'N' Me (8-12 months) $179 Th 1/29-3/19 12:30-2:30 p.m. Read 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. Exploring with Toddlers $199 M 1/12-3/16 9-11:30 a.m. (age 18-36 months) Canares T 1/13-3/17 9-11 a.m. (age 12-18 months) Hosaka 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. Exploring Together: Birth to 5 $249 W 1/14-3/18 9-11:30 a.m. Canares Th 1/15-3/19 9-11:30 a.m. LaPlante 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. Raising School-Age Kids $99 Th 2/19-3/19 8:30-10 a.m. Burke Being an e ective parent/caregiver can be challenging as well as rewarding. This course will provide a practical approach to improving adult/child relations for parents/ caregivers of children ages 6-11 years. Topics cover normal child development, including: dealing with tweens; encouraging cooperation and responsibility; avoiding Preparation for Childbirth & Parenting: 8 Week $249 T 1/6-2/24 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum W 2/18-4/8 6-8:30 p.m. Sulak N o te: Co u r se f e e s wa i ve d f o r t h o se co ve re d by Wa s h i n g to n A p p l e H e a l t h (M e d i ca i d) wa i ve r s . 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. Preparation for Childbirth & Parenting: 6 Week $199 Th 1/15-2/19 6-8:30 p.m. Sheppard M 2/23-3/30 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum Th 3/19-4/23 6-8:30 p.m. Sheppard N o te: Co u r se f e e s wa i ve d f o r t h o se co ve re d by Wa s h i n g to n A p p l e H e a l t h (M e d i ca i d) wa i ve r s . This 6-week course covers pregnancy, labor and birth, comfort techniques, newborn care, postpartum, and infant care. Prep. for Childbirth & Parenting: Weekend Condensed $199 Sa/Su 1/10-11 Sa 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. & Su 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sulak Sa/Su 3/14-15 Sa 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. & Su 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sulak Saturday: BTC campus | Sunday: St. Luke's Community Health Education Center N o te: Co u r se f e e s wa i ve d f o r t h o se co ve re d by Wa s h i n g to n A p p l e H e a l t h (M e d i ca i d) wa i ve r s . This 2-day weekend course covers pregnancy, labor and birth, comfort techniques, newborn care, postpartum, and infant care. Comfort Techniques for Labor & Birth $50 Th 1/8 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum Th 2/26 6-8:30 p.m. Slocum 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. Breastfeeding Basics & Beyond $25/$50 T 1/13 6-7 p.m. online Follet T 3/10 6-8 p.m. in-person Follet 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. Note: The online 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 EDUCATION PARENTING EDUCATION Parenting Scholarships: Scholarships available! Inquire at the time of registration. Thanks to the BTC Foundation, Peoples Bank, Kiwanis, Nathan and 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 EARLY CHILDHOOD & FAMILY STUDIES 40