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• Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Group Therapy

  • Start
    Monday, November 03, 2025
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  • End
    Monday, December 08, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    17

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  Virtual Group Therapy For Moms. 
  
  This program is eligible for Insurance Reimbursement

  
  

  This is an ONLINE support group for moms in Ontario.

  This is a group for women who are looking to connect with other moms. It can be helpful for those currently dealing with symptoms of postpartum depression/anxiety including low mood, irritability, crying, difficulty eating/sleeping, intrusive thoughts etc. This group will give you the opportunity to connect with other women and get support and education regarding postpartum mood, as well as strategies for coping, resources and referrals.

  Note that this is a therapeutic group. An intake will be conducted by our therapist for all those interested in participating to ensure the right fit for group therapy. 

  Please only sign up if you are able to attend all sessions. There is a fee for this program. The supportive group environment works best with everyone attending each session. 

  The cut off date for registration is Monday October 27th to allow time for intake. 

  If you are not already a LWAB member, you can become one FREE by visiting https://lifewithababy.com/sign-up.  

  This group does have some exclusions, where it is not a great fit for those who are experiencing severe PMADs, or those who are experiencing acute crisis.   

  Format:

  • Services are being offered ONLINE via Zoom.

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  Facilitator Samantha Cohen 

  Samantha is a Registered Social Worker practicing psychotherapy in Ontario. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto, after having completed her Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Sociology through McMaster University.

  Over the last 10+ years Samantha has worked with individuals, families, couples, and groups in a variety of private and public sector capacities. Samantha has expertise in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, stress management, and navigating parenting challenges. However, her true passion and area of specialization is in perinatal mental health and women’s health. As a mother herself, Samantha understands the twists and turns of motherhood and the importance of support and community throughout the journey.

  Samantha works collaboratively with her clients as they work towards discovering their inner potential. She believes her clients possess inner strength and resilience to help them overcome difficult life experiences, and gain further insight into their challenges, while learning new coping methods and promoting ongoing mental wellness.

  In addition to providing psychotherapy, Samantha has provided clinical consultation and supervision to Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, and Practicum students for the last number of years. She also provides psychoeducational and therapeutic group supports to the community.

  When not working in her private practice, Samantha loves spending time with her two young children and exploring small towns.

  Samantha Cohen, MSW, RSW

  
  

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• Sweet Dreams Baby – Better Sleep for Your Little One

  • When
    Tuesday, November 04, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  Sweet Dreams Baby – Better Sleep for Your Little One

  Join Debbie Fazio, Sleep Consultant and Parenting Coach, on this informative chat about your little ones sleep!

  Struggling with short naps, bedtime battles, or sleepless nights?

  You’re not alone. Debbie will share practical strategies to help your little one (and you!) get more rest.

  Debbie Fazio is a seasoned Parenting & Empowerment Advocate, Founder and President of Precious Moments Babeez Inc., and the creator of the renowned Sleepy Babeez Program. With over 20 years of experience, Debbie has dedicated her career to helping families navigate the challenges of parenthood with confidence, offering expert support in newborn care, sleep nurturing, sleep training, and behavior modification. She works with families globally, providing holistic, compassionate, and effective solutions to help parents thrive in the early stages of child-rearing.

  As a mother of three children, including a set of twins, Debbie brings personal experience to her role, offering empathy, understanding, and valuable insight to parents. She is a Perinatal Support Worker, Newborn Care Specialist, Doula, Happiest Baby Instructor, and Sleep Consultant, with a wealth of knowledge that enables her to support families with a wide range of baby and child-related issues. Debbie has worked with both families with single children and those with multiples, helping them implement sustainable parenting and sleep solutions and establish routines that foster well-being for the entire family.

  Bring your questions and your coffee!

  
  

  Debbie Fazio

  Perinatal Support Worker & Parenting Coach & LWAB Host

  Please note to review your confirmation email. 

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• Spicy, Sparkly & Struggling: Tips to Celebrate & Support Your Neurodivergent Child.

  • When
    Saturday, November 15, 2025
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    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Learning RX- 40 Vogell Rd, Richmond Hill

  
  

  We'll be discussing about the following: 

  • The language of neurodivergence
  • Causes
  • Challenges (your child's kryptonite)
  • Strengths (your child's superpowers)
  • Interventions and support
  • Q&A

  Register at https://qr1.be/1MS9KN
  
  
  

  
  

  Attendees who schedule a Brain Skills Assessment on the day of the workshop will receive a special discounted rate of $79 (reg. $199) per assessment. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotion.

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• Nutrition as They Grow

  • When
    Monday, November 17, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  Nutrition as They Grow

  Join Dr. Carly King, ND, Nutrition Professor at McMaster Health Sciences, for a supportive and informative session designed for new parents.

  Meet the Speaker: Dr. Carly King, Naturopathic Doctor

  Dr. Carly King obtained her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University. She completed her internship at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic and the Sherbourne HIV Health Centre, while also volunteering her time with Natural Doctors International at a clinic in Nicaragua.

  Dr. Carly is a mom to two wonderful kids and has always been oriented to health and wellness. She loves movement of any kind, but especially running and yoga.

  As a strong believer in continuing education, Dr. Carly is always learning. In addition to being a Naturopathic Doctor, she is also a trained birth doula.

  Dr. Carly helps women achieve their full potential by optimizing wellness. I work with women from preconception through postpartum and beyond to support them in growing healthy families. It’s my goal to develop long-term relationships with the families I help to properly guide them in navigating their wellness journey.

  Together, we’ll explore how your baby’s nutritional needs change as they grow, with practical tips, expert guidance, and time for your questions.

  Perfect for parents navigating feeding milestones and building healthy habits from the start!

  We look forward to seeing you!

  Debbie Fazio
  Perinatal Support Worker | Parenting Coach | LWAB Host

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• Tiny Tornadoes

  • When
    Thursday, November 20, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  Tiny Tornadoes: Helping Parents Navigate Big Emotions in Little Kids

  Parenting young children can feel like living in the eye of a storm—one moment calm, the next a whirlwind of emotions. Tiny Tornadoes is a practical and compassionate presentation designed to help parents understand and respond to the emotional ups and downs of early childhood.

  Through relatable examples, science-backed strategies, and interactive discussion, parents will learn:

  • Why young children experience intense emotions
  • How to regulate their own emotional responses during challenging moments
  • Tools to help children develop emotional awareness and resilience
  • Ways to turn emotional outbursts into opportunities for connection and growth

  Whether you're dealing with tantrums, tears, or just trying to stay calm in the chaos, Tiny Tornadoes offers guidance and support to help you parent with confidence, empathy, and emotional clarity.

  We look forward to seeing you, 
  

  Samantha Herberman, MADS, BCBA, RBA (Ont.)
  Clinical Director, Monarch House Toronto
  Emily - Occupational Therapist

  Please note to review your confirmation email for the Zoom link. 

  Not already a Life With A Baby member? Please sign up HERE for our FREE membership to register for this event.
  

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• The Postpartum Blueprint: Heal Today, Thrive For Life

  • When
    Friday, November 28, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

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  The Postpartum Blueprint: Heal Today, Thrive For Life
  Discover the 3 secrets that protect your core, bladder, and confidence through every stage of womanhood.
  

  Join Madelaine Golec, physiotherapist and founder of The Pelvic Health Lady, for this Zoom session discussing pelvic health!

  Madelaine has been helping women navigate pregnancy and recovery for over 10 years. She developed The Better Birth Method, a framework designed to prepare women for birth and postpartum healing, and has supported hundreds of moms in restoring strength, confidence, and pelvic health.

  More recently, Madelaine has expanded her focus to overactive bladder and other bladder-related symptoms, continuing her mission to empower women with the tools they need for lifelong pelvic wellness.

  Come join us for this informative talk and bring your questions!

  We look forward to seeing you, 

  Madelaine Golec
  Founder & Physiotherapist, The Pelvic Health Lady

  Please note to review your confirmation email. 

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• LWAB Small business advertising

  • When
    Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  The Life With A Baby Membership Program gives you the opportunity to gain access and insight into the moms and dads in our program as well as educational programming specific to service providers. By joining, you will be given:

  • Post your event on the LWAB calendar (1 event per month)

  • Inclusion of programs promotion in the LWAB newsletter

  • Social media advertisement on the LWAB chapter pages

  • Discounted Annual Conference registration

  
  

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