Parenting Classes

Preparing to Parent a Baby!

This 2.5-hour class taught by a certified parenting educator will answer parents' questions and prepare them for changes after childbirth. Topics include: styles of parenting, bonding, sleep techniques, scheduling and self-care. Expectant parents should attend this class during the last three months of pregnancy. Fee.  Register Today.

M.O.M.S. - Matters on Mothering and Such

Support group for new others with infants up to nine months or crawling age.  Babies welcome.  Located at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews.  Call 704-384-7510 for more information.

Infant Safety and CPR

This American Heart Association Family and Friends program is for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to one year. The two-hour class includes safety for home and car plus CPR skills using a model for hands-on practice. This class does not provide certification in CPR. Fee.  Search our calendar for the keywords "infant safety" for a complete list of dates, times and locations.

Child Safety and CPR

This American Heart Association Family and Friends program is for parents and caregivers of children ages 1-8. The two-hour class includes indoor/outdoor child safety and CPR skills with hands-on practice. Class does not provide certification in CPR. Fee.  Register today.

Infant Massage

Three one-hour classes taught by a certified infant massage instructor for infants six weeks-nine months or pre-crawling age. Baby benefits include sounder sleep and better digestion. Parenting benefits include bonding and attachment and enhancing confidence in parenting skills.  Search our calendar for the keywords "Infant massage" for a complete list of dates, times and locations.

Super Sitter

This class trains 11-14 year olds to provide safe care for young children and teaches important safe babysitter strategies. Other topics include: role of the sitter, emergency/safety information, CPR, first aid, understanding children, safety for the sitter and business of babysitting.  Search our calendar for the keywords "super sitter" for a complete list of dates, times and locations.

Nutrition Counseling

Our registered dietitian can help with both pediatric and adult nutrition concerns, including weight loss/gain, healthy eating for disease prevention, GI disorders, food allergies, special diets and osteoporosis prevention. Individual consultations can include a comprehensive food diary analysis. Fee.  Call 704-384-7510 to schedule an appointment.