This hour-and-a-half-long class prepares children, ages 3 - 8, for the birth of a new family member. Information on pregnancy, birth, and life with a new baby is presented at a young child's appropriate learning level. Classes examine what life is like having a new baby in the family, how babies behave, and the ways that family life can be affected by new babies.

Also included are sounds of a mother’s heartbeat from her belly, sounds of a mom having a contraction, age-appropriate illustrations depicting childbirth, as well as a brief labor and age-appropriate birth enactment using a doll. This is a positive and encouraging environment for children and parents.

Sibling preparation is taught by Jordan Saalfrank. Jordan is a Master of Social Work and focused most of her training on therapy with children and families. Jordan recommends checking out Great Start’s informative article on the significance of sibling preparation.

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We welcome birth professionals who wish to further their education by auditing our Sibling Preparation class.  Please contact us directly for assistance with fees and scheduling.

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SIBLING PREPARATION
Saturday morning, 9:30-11:00
$25

June 7, 2008
August 9, 2008
October 18 2008
December 13, 2008
February 21, 2009
April 11, 2009
June 27, 2009