The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is excited to announce all new parenting programs for this Spring. Please join us for one or all!
New Moms Group (In Partnership with Cooper Parenting)
Led by a child development expert from Cooper Parenting, this group offers practical tips on navigating the early months of parenthood, answering questions and providing guidance on a myriad of topics while also providing a community atmosphere for new moms and babies to connect, bond, and build new friendships. Sessions are filled with strategies, solutions, and answers to your most important questions about newborn parenting. For more information, please contact Yael Kahn Pinto. 6 Tuesdays, Mar 19–May 7, 11 am–noon Register here
Parenting Series: What I Wish I Knew…
Calling all new parents! Join us for this parenting series as we discuss developmental highlights in your little one’s first years. Bring your babies, meet other new moms and dads, and learn from our guest experts. Designed for parents with babies 18 months and younger. For more information, please contact Kelley Malloy.
What I Wish I Knew… About Feeding in the First Year
Join certified lactation counselor, Mara Bragg CLC for a Q&A conversation circle around all things feeding. Whether you’re getting ready for baby’s arrival, nursing a newborn, or wondering about solids and weaning, you’re invited to this session that honors the unique path of each family. Come with a question, or come for the supportive new parent community. Friday, March 22 from 1–1:45 pm. Register here.
What I Wish I Knew…About Childhood Development + Play
Join Yael Kahn Pinto, MSEd, early childhood educator and Director of the Wasserman Center for Family Life, for a conversation on navigating the exciting world of your baby’s development through purposeful play. Yael will share practical tips and suggest materials and activities to help create a stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment for parent and child alike. Friday, March 29 from 1–1:45 pm. Register here
Dr. Aliza Pressman: The 5 Principles of Parenting
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Aliza Pressman- developmental psychologist, professor, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, and host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans – for a conversation about her groundbreaking new book, The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans.
Dr. Pressman will share the five science-backed strategies every parent can apply to everyday scenarios while reminding caregivers that there is always plenty of room to err and repair. Pressman’s simple approach cultivates confidence so parents can learn to trust their instincts and abilities. Dr. Pressman will be in conversation with Vanessa Kroll Bennett, puberty educator and author of This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained.
A copy of The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans is included in the ticket price. For more information, please contact Yael Kahn Pinto.
Wednesday, April 3 from 6-7:15 pm. Register here.
