Much more than a "Mommy and Me" class, our Mothers' Gathering classes are Education & Support groups for thinking moms who are looking for information, support, & friendship. Not a baby group, or a class where moms will be told how to parent their child, but a place to gather the information and tools to determine what fits best for each mom and her child.
Our philosophy is that there is no one "right way" to parent and what works for you might not work for another mother. And what might work one week, might not work the next. We give you tips and strategies for your parenting tool box, helping you find confidence in your parenting skills and choices.
Our Mothers' Gathering moms are grouped together with other mothers whose babies' birthdays are within several weeks of each other, so that moms are generally in the same phase of their motherhood and parenting experience.
Classes meet weekly for 90-minutes. Each class includes a specific topic led by the expert instructor, an open-forum discussion and Q&A time, as well as songs and movement activities with your baby.
Facilitated by
Synthia Praglin, M.A., Parent Educator & Mother and
Jill Campbell, PsyD & Mother.
The Mothers' Gatherings Groups are ongoing. New moms often start when their babies are around 5-8 weeks old, and then the classes continue until the babies are 12-16 months old. The classes divided into 8 week sessions, and moms can join at the start of the new session (or sometimes mid-session, if space is available).
Groups for new mothers start approximately every 4 weeks. These classes fill very quickly and require pre–registration. Call 818-380-3111 to register or use the online registration page. We recommend getting on our waitlist while pregnant to ensure a space in one of our Mothers' Gatherings.
MOTHERS' GATHERING SCHEDULE
Second Time Moms - Tuesdays 9:30-11am
Working Moms - Sun 10-11:30am
Jan-Feb Babies - Tues 12:45-2:15pm
Nov-Dec Babies - Thur 12-1:30pm
Sept-Oct Babies - Tues 11am-12:30pm
Jul-Sept Babies - Fri 10-11:30am
Apr-Jun Babies - Mon 12-1:30pm
TESTIMONIALS
“Just a note of thanks for a great Mothers’ Gathering run. We sing the songs; do the exercises, (and use the handouts) almost everyday. The handouts on baby proofing, solid foods, and preschool are especially helpful. We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your help and influence during the first 6 months of a “new life,” (for mommy as well as baby.) You offer so many wonderful resources and programs”
- J's Mom
“We love coming to A Mother’s Haven.” We are currently taking a Kindermusik class and we are attending Mothers’ Gathering here as well. We’re very happy.”
Joanne Tu and Payton Nguyen
"This class was a real touchstone for me during my son’s first year. I would absolutely definitely recommend this to my pregnant friends.”
Becky S
"The Mothers’ Gathering has been such a tremendous support to us. The friends we are making are now friends we will have for a life time."
Amy Clayton and Sydney
"Thank you again for a wonderful class. It was informative and affirming for me as a mother. I also appreciated your words of advice and the interesting articles/ideas you passed our way. Best wishes to you as you continue to give much needed support to new moms."
Ruth and Grace
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