At our Parenting Center, families come together to connect and build friendships within a safe learning environment nurtured by our expert facilitators. This welcoming space within the Manny Cantor Center offers neighborhood families a true community, while providing support for the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of raising a family.

For more information and to register, contact us at 646.395.4250 or parentingmcc@mannycantor.org.

Families who live near Manny Cantor Center and families with low incomes may be eligible for a free class. For eligibility please contact parentingmcc@mannycantor.org.

Breastfeeding Preparation: This interactive class helps expectant parents understand how breast feeding actually works. Using baby dolls, expectant mothers learn how to attach her baby to breast (latch on), practice various feeding positions and learn techniques to help baby get as much milk as possible. Mainly the side lying, football and cradle holds are explored, all of which are so very important to new parents. Partners gain a deeper sense of how breastfeeding actually works and how to truly be helpful!

One registration per couple. Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of class.

Wednesdays 6:30-9pm
4/1/20, 5/27/20

Newborn Care: This class offers an interactive look at care routines for newborn babies. Using baby dolls along with real baby clothing, diapers, etc., expectant parents are guided through actual simulations. Hands-on practice of routines and preparation for the initial stages of newborn care. This workshop has been met with enthusiasm over the past 2 decades and is designed to give you the confidence to embrace this new phase of life with joy, ease, and a sense of humor.

One registration per couple. Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of class.

As we all move forward during the current public health situation, Baby in the Family is pleased to tweak the format of our Caring For A Newborn Baby workshop. In order to bring it to you virtually, you will receive a password protected link to stream our filmed version of the workshop where all demonstrations feature real newborn babies. It covers every demonstration typically done at our live in person workshops. You will receive the video after completing your registration and then join Andrea and Peter live on Zoom for an in depth discussion of the topics shown, as well as an opportunity to ask all of your questions.

Wednesdays 6:30-9pm
4/8/20, 5/20/20

Breastfeeding Support Circle: Here you will find a free, safe and friendly spot to meet other nursing families and get answers about your breastfeeding concerns – including how much your baby takes while breastfeeding! Yes, if needed we have a scale….once your baby is in a dry diaper and lightly dressed, we will document baby’s weight; when that feeding is over, in the same diaper and clothing we can check your baby’s weight again.

Wednesdays 3:30-5:30pm
4/1/20, 4/8/20, 5/20/20, 5/27/20

Parenting Class Instructors

Head Start eligible families may also qualify for additional ongoing services:

PRENATAL PROGRAM 
Our Prenatal program offers ongoing support to growing families, including weekly prenatal check-ins and newborn family visits. Ensure the health and safety of your developing child, receive information about labor, delivery, breastfeeding and postpartum recovery, and learn how to nurture each stage of your baby’s development. 

To apply contact: cfsinfo@edalliance.org or 646-395-4138.

HOME BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM  

Outside of our early childhood classrooms, Educational Alliance offers Home-Based educational coaching to parents of infants and toddlers. Families receive weekly one-on-one visits tailored to fit your child’s needs and promote their cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. 

To apply contact: cfsinfo@edalliance.org or 646-395-4138.