Life with a Baby is a project of Healthy Start, Healthy Future, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to provide ongoing practical and emotional support for new and expecting parents, and parents of children up to the age of six.
We offer informational seminars, programs, open forums, and fun social events.Many programs are free, and our seminars feature qualified and professional speakers. All of our organizers are mothers from various areas of York Regions who will help you connect with other moms in your neighbourhood and make new friends for you and your little ones.
Life with a Baby is run by a diverse group of moms who understand the rewards and challenges of raising a child.Raising a baby is a wonderful experience, but it is can also be a challenge...When you become a member, you will be welcomed into a supportive, non-judgmental family whose members come from various cultural backgrounds; many are multi-lingual (Russian, French, Filipino, Spanish, Hebrew, Hindi, Punjabi and more). Our unique approach will help you overcome some of the challenges you face as a new mom so that you can enjoy your new baby and maintain a happy, healthy family dynamic.
1 in 5 women suffer from a PPMD and 80% of moms will have the baby blues if you need more support read Parenting Challenges for numbers you can call.
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Managing Expectations (0-18 months)A FREE 6 week 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.
Parenting Confidently (0-12 months)A FREE informative and practical informational series of topics that enhance confidence and reduce the anxiety and nervousness that new parents face. This is an 8 week program.
Mom to Mom SupportFor new moms who are having difficulty coping, a mom from group is available to offer support as well as help with finding doctors, picking up necessary items and visiting with you. This program is geared towards new moms in remote areas with no transportation and who cannot otherwise participate in the community events. If you know someone who if facing language barriers, you can refer them to this program, we have multi-lingual members who can provide support. If you are interested in this program contact us at info@lifewithababy.com
Infant/Child CPR TrainingCarl Rotmann, an active and certified Advanced Care Level 3 Paramedic with Toronto EMS, will instruct parents on how to perform first aid on your child and/or infant. Topics include but are not limited to: performing CPR, what to do if your child is choking, the different procedures for child and an infant, how to recognize an emergency.
Healthy Start, Healthy Future is a registered not-for-profit organizationContact us at info@lifewithababy.com or 416 833 3860
Funded in part by the Regional Municipality of York through the New Agency Development Fund, (NADF)