ECFE is your source for the information and support you need during all those incredible firsts. Babies’ classes are a collection of courses focused on the essential topics you need to know as a new parent.

All‘ Babies’ and‘ Ones’ classes are non-separating which means that parents / caregivers and children remain together for the entire class.

Newborn Parenting( Birth to 16 weeks) Parents, caregivers and babies, birth to 16 weeks, are invited to join us for our Newborn Parenting series. This is an opportunity for free weekly baby weight checks, to connect with other new parents, ask questions, or talk about concerns, gain professional advice, laugh, cry, and talk about life with your new baby. Classes are led by a licensed parent and family educator along with guest speakers including WIC, public health, lactation, pediatrics, early intervention and mental health. Start anytime and come as many times as you like until your little one is 16 weeks old. Pre-registration is not required, but it does help us be more prepared. And, best of all, it’ s FREE!

Babies

( Birth through 10 months)

Join other families to play and learn in a baby-safe environment. Babies will have fun with activities and songs. Parenting discussions will focus on your child’ s age and development, early learning activities, sleeping and eating. Parents / caregivers and babies remain together for the entire class. Come learn, laugh, and connect with other families who are sharing the same experience.

Infant Massage

( Birth through 10 months)

Come to this class, led by a certified infant massage instructor / parent educator, and learn all the ways that infant massage / touch can benefit your child and you as a parent and how massage can lead to lifelong benefits! Each week we will try various massage strokes and combine the time with child development / parenting topics.

Ones( 11 to 23 months)

Your little ones will love exploring in a child-friendly environment discovering sensory activities along with songs and movements. Learning activities are planned for children on the move. Parenting discussions include responding to new behaviors and interests, language and brain development, and motor abilities along with other topics to help support you and your child. Come learn, laugh, and connect with other parents who are sharing the same experience.

Spanish speaking instructor in class on Mondays at Coon Rapids Family Place.

NO ECFE Class: Oct 6, Oct. 15-20, Nov. 24-28. No evening classes Nov. 4. Anoka-Hennepin Community Education www. ahschools. us / ecfe | 763-506-1275