Parenting Confidently for parents and caregivers of infants 0-12 months

Parenting Confidently is a FREE six week program. An informative and practical informational series of topics that enhance confidence and reduce the anxiety and nervousness that new parents face.
Topics include: Infant/ Child CPR,Nutrition for Mom and Baby, Infant Massage workshop, Infant Child First Aid, Baby safety, Early Literacy & Development. 

Purpose: To give new parents and caregivers tools and resources to feel more confident taking care of a small child and equip them with life saving skills.

Managing Expectations for moms with children 0-24 months

Managing Expectations is a  FREE six week Peer support program for new and expecting parents focusing on dealing with common challenge and offers tips and strategies for keeping the marriage strong, sleep nurturing methods, dealing with the super-mom complex, managing life with a baby on a budget, and much more.  Facilitated by a peer support coordinator with expert speakers each week.  

Purpose: To normalize the challenges parents face and manage expectations of what life with a baby is like.

Infant/Child CPR Workshops - What Every Parent Should Know!

This workshop includes some key issues that parents need to know such as:
•    Infant/child CPR
•    When to call emergency
•    Essentials for treating a choking baby
•    Recognizing when to activate EMS and perform CPR

Mom-to-Mom Peer Support

Community events each month to connect with other moms at the same stage of life
•    Weekly walk groups in various parks: exercise, connect and discuss hot topics
•    Moms-only event once monthly: taking time for yourself will make you a better mom
•    Weight loss boot camps and stroller fit (seasonal)
•    Moms support groups: support for single moms, married moms, stay at home moms, young moms and first time moms

What About Daddy?

Informational seminars and training courses for dads
•    Five-week management program in partnership with Focus On Fathers 
•    Daytime events and programs for stay at home dads
•    Bond with me: Daddy and baby massage workshops 

Transition to Parenting - through York Region Public Health:

York Region Public Health Nurses provide a 12 week Transition to Parenting education and support program for postpartum and pregnant women. Women experiencing Perinatal Mood Disorders, anxiety and depression or needing support with the adjustment to parenthood would benefit from this program.

 Transition to Parenting Locations:

Markham
Pathways
40 Washington St Markham
Fridays from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Contact Health Connection for dates

Richmond Hill
Oakridge's Ontario Early Years Centre
10610 Bayview Avenue, Unit 9, Richmond Hill
Tuesdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Contact Health Connection for dates

Newmarket
Ontario Early Years Centre
17310 Yonge Street, Unit 6,
Newmarket
Thursdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Contact Health Connection for dates 

The topics to be covered will include:
Symptoms and Risk Factors Of Perinatal Mood Disorder
Parenting Expectations
Communication
Self Esteem
Relationships after Baby
Understanding Your Emotions
Mind and Body Connection
Rest and Wellness
Building Resiliency in Families
Parenting/Attachment

This program is available at no cost to participants

To register for this program:
Please contact the Health Connection Line at: 1-800-361-5653 or Email hc@york.ca with your name and phone number stating your interest in the Transition to Parenting Program and a Public Health Nurse will call you back.