Babysitting Academy

Babysitting training program for young adults ages 11 1/2  to 16 & covers topics such as:

• Baby care
• First aid
• Fire safety
• Home security
• Accident prevention
• Child behavior
• CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation).
• Participants who attend both sessions receive a babysitter's handbook, safety booklet, and graduation certificate.

Schedule: 

2013- June 1 Baystate Education Center 9am-4pm

            June 15- Baystate Mary Lane 9am-4pm

The Happiest Baby

This class provides expectant or new parents with step-by-step techniques for helping a baby sleep longer and for calming a fussy baby. The class is taught by certified Happiest Baby instructors who present information on:

• The calming reflex
• The Missing 4th Trimester
• The 5 s's
• The cuddle cure. 

 Class materials include handouts & The Happiest Baby on the Block & Soothing Sounds DVD.

Schedule: 6:30pm-8:30pm unless otherwise noted

2013: May 9, July 24, Sept 18, Nov 2 (10am)

Infant Care Class

This class is for parents who are not taking a Childbirth program ( 7wk, 4wk or 1 day express), but want to know how to take care of their new baby.  Participants will learn:

• Creating and maintaining a loving bond with your baby
• Diapering and bathing your baby
• Taking your baby's temperature
• Ways of comforting your baby
• What is normal in appearance and behavior for a newborn.

Keeping Baby Safe

Parents learn how to provide a safe environment for baby, including:

• How to use CPR techniques to save your baby's life, if necessary
• Ways to keep your baby safe while traveling 
• Simple first aid techniques for emergencies.

Schedule: One three-hour class offered every month

2013: May 15 (full), May 22 (full), June 6, June 19 (full), July 10, August 7, Sept 18, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11

This class will discuss the hidden dangers around your home and ways to keep your child safe. Topics safe:

• fire safety
• burn hazards
• drowning
• falls
• bites/stings
• sever allergies
• poison prevention
• temperature related emergencies
• choking
• traveling safely

You will also learn American Heart Association child CPR. This class is ideal for anyone who spends time with a toddler or young child.

Schedule:

2013: TBA

Have you ever found yourself wondering…

Where did my cuddly, sweet baby go and who is this crazy toddler?
Where are these temper tantrums coming from?
How do I handle this change in behavior?
When should I potty train?
How do I get my child to eat new foods?
How do I keep my child safe at home and in the world as s/he explores?
Are we normal??
This class, ideal for parents of children 12-36 months, offers an introduction to toddlerhood and the many ways to embrace this amazing, joyous, fascinating yet crazy time in your child’s life. Join us to discover the how’s and why’s of parenting a toddler.

During our time together you will:

• Discover insightful and important information about this exceptional phase of development.
• Learn why this time of life can be so challenging for parents and tough on toddlers, and how you can decrease frustration for both.
• Gather practical tips and effective tools for navigating toddler development, behavior and discipline, nutrition, safety, potty training, and socialization.

To allow for focused learning and great discussion, please plan on getting a sitter for your toddler.