Classes and Workshops
Booty After Baby
13/06/09 19:34
Baby Maven Presents:
Bootie After Baby
Is There Sex After Children?
800.383.1790 or bab@babymaven.org
www.babymaven.org
If any of this sounds familiar you have children at home.
You’ve traded your Marvin Gaye CD for Laurie Berkner
Your sexy silk pajamas have been replaced by well worn flannel
You used to fantasize about stilettos; now you fantasize about i’coos
First, it’s important to know that if it seems like things everything is different in your bedroom now you are not alone. Parents today are so busy checking off an endless TO Do List that they forget to put sex and intimacy at number one. In this class couples will learn how to get back under the covers including:
The Art of Married Modern Flirting
Making Overtures into Invitations
How to Dialogue about Desire
The Secret Potion for Passion
Based on the latest research from couples and sex therapists about erotic intelligence and happy relationships, this class will give you the tools to reignite the magic. There is no need for self-disclosure, and communication skills are practiced in break out sessions one on one with your partner. Register Now! Space is limited
When: June 25th New York City 6-9pm
Where: Metro Minis 821 Park Ave @75th st.
Cost: $119 per couple
When two couples register together each couple will enjoy $20 off. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Cloth Diaper 101
24/04/09 23:22
You know you don't want to throw away bag after bag of dirty disposable diapers, but you haven't figured out how you will find the ease of disposables in cloth?
Metro Minis can help. Luckily, several American companies have applied 21st century ingenuity to cloth diapering, taking into account busy lives, shrinking budgets, and environmental concerns.
At our Cloth Diaper Class, Annie Frisbie will walk you through the world of Cloth Diapers. She will discuss the styles of diapers, pros and cons of each, and how they might fit into your daily life. There are cloth diapers for every budget, every personality, and every caregiver. Annie gets into all the nitty gritty details; from figuring out how many diapers you will actually need, to dealing with the poopy diaper at home and on the go. Plus, she shares her best tips on odor removal, washing in New York City's hard water, detergent options and convenient accessories that will make the whole cloth diapering experience easier. She has been there, she has done that, and she will help you make an easy transition into cloth diapering. Class is FREE!
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Metro Minis can help. Luckily, several American companies have applied 21st century ingenuity to cloth diapering, taking into account busy lives, shrinking budgets, and environmental concerns.
At our Cloth Diaper Class, Annie Frisbie will walk you through the world of Cloth Diapers. She will discuss the styles of diapers, pros and cons of each, and how they might fit into your daily life. There are cloth diapers for every budget, every personality, and every caregiver. Annie gets into all the nitty gritty details; from figuring out how many diapers you will actually need, to dealing with the poopy diaper at home and on the go. Plus, she shares her best tips on odor removal, washing in New York City's hard water, detergent options and convenient accessories that will make the whole cloth diapering experience easier. She has been there, she has done that, and she will help you make an easy transition into cloth diapering. Class is FREE!
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Meet the Doulas!
21/04/09 22:34
FREE DOULA EVENING and DOULA AFTERNOON
at MetroMinis!
Thursday, April 30 at 6:00PM and Saturday, May 16 at 12:30PM
Are you an expectant parent seeking information and support? Have you heard about doulas, but aren’t sure you really understand how they might fit into your birthing/parenting plans? Do you want to hire a doula, but don’t know how to go about it? We can help!
Come to MetroMinis for a FREE evening or afternoon with some wonderful doulas working right here in New York City. Each event includes an information session as well as plenty of time to meet the doulas. In the information session, we will help you understand how doulas can make your birthing and early parenting experiences even more joyful and fulfilling, and we will give you pointers about choosing and working with doulas. Afterwards, moms and their birth partners can chat individually with the doulas about each of their philosophies, styles, and services. You just might meet that special doula who is a perfect fit for you!
Introductory Price: FREE!
Space is limited, so reserve your seat now!
Elimination Communication with Koyuki Smith
07/04/09 00:37
We communicate with our babies about almost everything – when they want to eat, when they want to sleep, when they want to be picked up, when they want to be put down…So have you ever wondered why we don't communicate with them about their peeing and pooping? Instead, we literally cover it up, encouraging our babies to ignore their own elimination habits until they are toddlers, filling landfills and suffering from diaper rash all the way!
ELIMINATION COMMUNICATION is a gentle, healthy, and responsive practice that encourages infants to signal their needs and parents to be receptive to those signals. It promotes healthier attitudes towards elimination; alleviates the stress of toddler potty training; frees families from their dependence on smelly, expensive, and environmentally damaging diapering practices; and strengthens the attachment between parents and their babies. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, who in the 1960s pioneered what has become the mainstream approach to toilet training, had this to say about Elimination Communication in 2005: "What I wish is that more women [families!] could be free enough to do it that way." Come to our MetroMinis Elimination Communication to explore this freedom for yourself and your baby!
Introductory Price: $15 per person/$20 per couple.
Space is limited to 10 participants reserve your seat now.
Intro to Wrapping
07/04/09 00:22
Metro Minis’ Introduction to Woven Wraps is a 45-minute class designed for newcomers who are interested in wrapping. Baby wrap carriers are far and away the most versatile and comfortable baby carrier available. Wraps are a simple piece of cloth, usually long that gets wrapped around you and your baby. In a wrap, your baby or toddler can be worn front or back, facing in or out, high up on your back, low down on your front, or on either hip. When worn correctly, wraps make it as comfortable to wear your toddler as your newborn.
Using a baby wrap does not have to be difficult. During this class you will learn the basic carries to start you on your path to wrapping your baby. We will teach you the details about the various wraps. How does each differ from the other in terms of supportiveness, weave, stretch, washability, breathability, and durability. How are these wraps different from any random piece of fabric? Plus we will discuss the reasons wraps are fabulous; how to choose the correct size, how to nurse in a wrap, how to change positions. Finally, we always pay particular attention to teaching safe and comfortable wrapping techniques; both for the child and the caregiver. Included in the class is a follow-up instructional DVD to take home.
Due to the detailed in-depth nature of this small class advanced registration is required. Class is FREE.
Please note: This class focuses on non-stretchy woven wraps. A few example brands are Wrapsody, Didymos, Storchenwiege, BBslen, Zara, Bara Barn and Girasol. If you are interested in strechy wraps, please visit us for our Babywearing 101 class.
Using a baby wrap does not have to be difficult. During this class you will learn the basic carries to start you on your path to wrapping your baby. We will teach you the details about the various wraps. How does each differ from the other in terms of supportiveness, weave, stretch, washability, breathability, and durability. How are these wraps different from any random piece of fabric? Plus we will discuss the reasons wraps are fabulous; how to choose the correct size, how to nurse in a wrap, how to change positions. Finally, we always pay particular attention to teaching safe and comfortable wrapping techniques; both for the child and the caregiver. Included in the class is a follow-up instructional DVD to take home.
Due to the detailed in-depth nature of this small class advanced registration is required. Class is FREE.
Please note: This class focuses on non-stretchy woven wraps. A few example brands are Wrapsody, Didymos, Storchenwiege, BBslen, Zara, Bara Barn and Girasol. If you are interested in strechy wraps, please visit us for our Babywearing 101 class.
Decoding your cravings
07/04/09 00:20
Decoding Your Cravings: The Secret Language of Pre- and Post- Natal Bodies Pregnancy and lactation are times when you are more motivated than ever to choose your food for its nutrition content, so why does your body seem to be telling you that chocolate should be your main food group? We'll go over 6 common nutritional deficiencies in pre- and post-natal bodies and how your body might be trying to fulfill these needs by speaking to you in cravings. We'll also discuss non-nutritional ways of honoring your most elusive cravings that will make your soul happy.
Introductory Price: $20/per person $30/per couple.
Megan Franzen has her own health counseling business. For more info about Megan and her services visit her website
Introductory Price: $20/per person $30/per couple.
Megan Franzen has her own health counseling business. For more info about Megan and her services visit her website
What's a Doula, and Why Do I Need One? with Abigail Valencia
07/04/09 00:18
This is a one hour information session with a "doula" labor support specialist. You will learn first what a doula does and what services they can provide to make your birth and transition into motherhood easier. You will see how a doula can help you decrease the likelihood of cesarean section, and medical interventions while providing continuous support throughout your labor. Create the gentle birth you desire!
Introductory Price: $20/per person or $30/per couple.
Introductory Price: $20/per person or $30/per couple.
Breastfeeding Support with Britt Pastor
07/04/09 00:09
During this drop-in session you will get assistance and support from a certified lactation counselor. Just a few examples of possible topics include: struggling with proper latch-on, creating a healthy milk supply, pumping and maintaining your supply while returning to work, nipple pain, how to wean, or the benefits of extended breastfeeding.
Britt is a certified lactation counselor, she is currently interning at Beth Isreal Hospital’s Breastfeeding Center, on the pathway to becoming an international board-certified lactation consultant. This last September she was certified as a parent educator with the nationally used Nurturing Parents program.
Introductory Price: $15. per person.
Britt is a certified lactation counselor, she is currently interning at Beth Isreal Hospital’s Breastfeeding Center, on the pathway to becoming an international board-certified lactation consultant. This last September she was certified as a parent educator with the nationally used Nurturing Parents program.
Introductory Price: $15. per person.
Infant Massage with Jessica Sapley
07/04/09 00:08
Massage is a wonderful way to bond with and learn about your baby. Learn the techniques, routines, and benefits of massaging your baby. As a father or a mother, baby massage is a wonderful way to bond with and learn about your baby. Infant massage is a gift each parent will be able to share with their child throughout a lifetime. This class is ideal for the pre-crawling baby.
Introductory Price: $40/per person or $50/per couple.
About the instructor:
Jessica Shapley is a licensed social worker of two and writes a parenting column for Manhattan Times. She earned a BA in Psychology from Boston University and has Masters of Social work from Columbia University. She is certified in Integral Health Counseling, which she received at the California Institute for integral studies. She is certified in massage therapy and infant massage. Jessica has been providing support and services to families over 10 years.
Introductory Price: $40/per person or $50/per couple.
About the instructor:
Jessica Shapley is a licensed social worker of two and writes a parenting column for Manhattan Times. She earned a BA in Psychology from Boston University and has Masters of Social work from Columbia University. She is certified in Integral Health Counseling, which she received at the California Institute for integral studies. She is certified in massage therapy and infant massage. Jessica has been providing support and services to families over 10 years.
Toddler Baby Wearing is possible
07/04/09 00:06
This is a 30 minute practical, hands-on class. We will discuss the options available, as well reasons for wearing your toddler, all while your toddler entertains themselves in our play area. You will have the opportunity to try on babycarriers and get the much needed expert advice on making the carrier comfortable.
Please let us know you are coming! Class is FREE.
Please let us know you are coming! Class is FREE.
Let's take that meal to the street
07/04/09 00:05
In conjunction with Britt Pastor's Breastfeeding Drop-in Support in April we will explore
breastfeeding in your babycarrier as well as breastfeeding on the go. We will practice together to help you get confident enough to leave the house without planning where you will stop to breast feed.
This is part of the Breastfeeding Drop-in Support so is included in Britt Pastor's Price.
breastfeeding in your babycarrier as well as breastfeeding on the go. We will practice together to help you get confident enough to leave the house without planning where you will stop to breast feed.
This is part of the Breastfeeding Drop-in Support so is included in Britt Pastor's Price.
Breastfeeding Support with Beth Brownstein
07/04/09 00:04
During this drop-in session you will get assistance and support from a certified lactation counselor. Just a few examples of possible topics include: latching a newborn properly, feeding and sleep questions, postpartum issues, nipple pain, weaning, coping with life adjustments.
Beth Brownstein is a certified lactation counselor and birth doula, she has been actively involved in women's health care since 1981, and for the last 5 years has been providing care, support, and resources to women and their families through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period.
Introductory Price: $15. per person.
Beth Brownstein is a certified lactation counselor and birth doula, she has been actively involved in women's health care since 1981, and for the last 5 years has been providing care, support, and resources to women and their families through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period.
Introductory Price: $15. per person.
Discover your Birth Options and Create a Birth Plan
09/03/09 00:16
This is a one hour information session with a "doula" labor support specialist. You will learn first what a doula does and what services they can provide to make your birth and transition into motherhood easier. You will see how a doula can help you decrease the likelihood of cesarean section, and medical interventions while providing continuous support throughout your labor. Create the gentle birth you desire!
Introductory Price: $20/per person or $30/per couple.
Introductory Price: $20/per person or $30/per couple.
Pre-Natal Intuitive Parenting Workshop
07/03/09 00:13
The Pre-Natal Intuitive Parenting Workshop is a safe and supportive space to learn about parenting philosophies. We will explore your own parenting concepts, in part by looking at the ways in which we were parented as a child. You can expect to get the most up-to-date information about childcare and the needs of your new baby. You will leave this two hour workshop in-tune with your own parenting philosophy, with lots of information about the needs and care of babies, having made connections with other parents, and with increased confidence in your parenting skills.
Introductory Price: $20/per person or $30/per couple.
Introductory Price: $20/per person or $30/per couple.
How to house a baby in 1000 sqft or less
07/03/09 00:13
Are you preparing for a new baby in the house and realizing that all of the "STUFF" is overwhelming you, your apartment and your budget? Let's get realistic about the real needs of a baby and a New York City apartment! Marketers will tell you baby needs everything from an $800 stroller that doesn't fold up, to a wipes warmer, to a changing table. We will explore the reality of fitting a new baby into a space under 1000 square feet. Ask your friends and family to get you things you will truly use for more than a few months. Reduce the stuff in your life, reduce what you spend, and reduce what you toss back into the environment.
Seminar is FREE!
Seminar is FREE!
5 Kid-Friendly Ways to Serve Veggies
07/02/09 00:19
”My kid will not eat veggies no matter what I do!” If you have felt defeated by your son or daughter’s discriminating palate, this is the workshop for you. Sometimes it seems like nothing works. Or what worked last week is no longer acceptable to your little one. But help is on the way. Join us for this family-friendly workshop and you'll leave with at least 5 fresh ways to
make meals less stressful and more nutrition-full. Recipes included.
Introductory Price:$20./per person or $30./per couple.
Megan Franzen has her own health counseling business. For more info about Megan and her services visit her website
Get that baby on your back
07/02/09 00:06
In this workshop we play with your baby/toddler and explore the different ways to get your kid on your back. We will try on different baby slings and see what works for you. We will be spotting each other, discuss practicing at home, and what to do when you are out on your own. This class will provide you with a safe place to learn, practice, and meet some new faces! Bring your babe and your carrier, and don't forget to let us know you are coming. This class is designed to be small, so registration will be limited.
Introductory Price: $10/per person, $15/per couple.
Introductory Price: $10/per person, $15/per couple.
Babywearing 101
07/06/08 00:23
Come by to learn the basics on the five different styles of baby carriers. This class is ideal for those who have never worn a baby and have little to no experience with carriers. We will discuss the advantages/disadvantages of each style and concentrate on each persons individual needs as we discover the best carrier for you and your needs.
This is a casual, one hour introduction to baby slings. Topics covered include; one-shoulder vs. two-shoulder carriers, safety issues, correct carrying positions, demonstrations of the different pouches, wraps, Asian style carriers, soft-structured carriers, and ring slings. There will be an informal question and answer period followed by an informal try-on session. Get a discount of 5% off one carrier or 10% off two or more carriers you buy that day.
We ask that you please let us know if you will be attending the class. Class is FREE.
Check out our calendar for the class schedule. (Might take a moment to load.)
This is a casual, one hour introduction to baby slings. Topics covered include; one-shoulder vs. two-shoulder carriers, safety issues, correct carrying positions, demonstrations of the different pouches, wraps, Asian style carriers, soft-structured carriers, and ring slings. There will be an informal question and answer period followed by an informal try-on session. Get a discount of 5% off one carrier or 10% off two or more carriers you buy that day.
We ask that you please let us know if you will be attending the class. Class is FREE.
Check out our calendar for the class schedule. (Might take a moment to load.)
Slings in the City Monthly Meeting
07/05/08 00:27
Slings in the City is an online community that advocates babywearing. Slings in the city meetings are usually in playgroup style and parents share tips and tricks how to wear carriers.
Slings in the City was created for parents who love to wear their babies for parents who are curious about wearing their babies or for parents who are struggling to wear their babies.Some of us are cradling newborns, while others are toting toddlers.
We get together regularly so that we can trade, compare and learn about new carriers -- our idea of play for the grownups -- and so that the kids can play too.
Whether you sling, wrap, mei tai or Bjorn, come check us out. We all found the perfect carrier and so can you! No more dragging the bulky stroller up and down the subway stairs. Everybody is welcome who wants to learn more about Babywearing (Pregnant, TTCing, or adoptive parents- please do not be afraid to join us!)