Parenting

B’reishit: For First Time Expectant Parents

Led by: Rabbi Sarah Fort

4 Weeks (Thursday evenings August 28; September 4, 11, 18)
7 – 8:30p | light bites at 7 with the class beginning at 7:15
Cost: $36 per couple, which includes a book

Join Rabbi Fort and local professionals for a 4-part series designed especially for first time expectant parents. We’ll discuss:

• Making a Game Plan (prepping pets, visitors, hospital bag, and more)
• Technical Details (Q&A with a Lactation Consultant, RN, birth doula)
• JewFAQS (naming traditions, common Jewish superstitions, etc)
• Afterbirth (what goes into bris, naming/brit bat, PJ Library, Tot Shabbat).

Get ready for your next big adventure with other folks in the same boat! Each couple will receive a copy of the book The New Jewish Baby Book by Anita Diamant.

Raising Jewish Parents 

Led by: Rabbi Sarah Fort

3 Sundays (November 16; January 11; March 29)
Schmooze & nosh from 9:30 – 10; sessions from 10 – 11a
Cost: $36 which includes a book

Join Rabbi Fort and community professionals as we explore topics of special interest to parents of children ages 3 - 9.  Babysitting available with registration.

November 16: "Navigating Difficult Conversations With Children" led by Marisa Nowitz
January 11: "Setting Boundaries to Build Bridges for Success" led by Janet Pozmantier
March 29: "Making Being Jewish Fun" led by Rabbi Sarah Fort

Click here for more information and registration.

Keeping Children Safe in a Troubled World 

Sunday, December 7
9:30 - 10:30a
Cost: $10

Parents of preteens (9-11 year olds) need to know how to talk to them about body autonomy (using correct terminology, establishing boundaries, etc) and prepare them as they enter puberty. We know that's not easy! So come learn how from Janet Pozmantier, community member, award-winning author, and consultant with ChildBuilders, whose mission is to promote mental health and prevent abuse by empowering children. Moderated by Rabbi Sarah Fort. Babysitting available with registration.

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