K-Prep Courses
Pre-K classes in math and reading readiness.
Courses are usually 8 weeks long, some topics include: counting,
SAYING the alphabet, number and letter recognition, and writing
numbers and letters. Classes are developmentally
appropriate for each child and are held 2-3 times a week.
Music and Movement classes are also available to pre-school aged
children.
Parenting Workshops
Regular workshops conducted by Child Development
Psychologist and Educator, Dr. John S. Harris or Certified Parent
Educator, Heshima Mance. Topics vary according to the
Instructor. Childbirth education and parenting courses hosted
by HypnoBirthing® Practitioner, Doula, Early Childhood Specialist
and DePaul University Educator, Tricia Fitzgerald, M.Ed.
Infant Massage
Workshops
Infant massage is sweeping the nation and exploding in popularity,
but as with most natural healing techniques, it is by no means a new thing.
People have been massaging babies for centuries. The benefits
of massage include relaxation, relief, stimulation and interaction
for the baby and increased awareness of the infant's needs for the
caregiver. A ten minute massage two to three times a week
helps make a more confident caregiver-infant relationship and a
very happy baby. Join an Infant Massage Workshop, it's fun
and full of rewards. Handouts are given after each workshop
to help caregivers continue practice at home and all caregivers are
welcome...Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Nannies. Workshops hosted
by Adina Reichlin, NCTMB.
Childbirth Education and
Preparation
Tricia Fitzgerald, M.Ed will prepare expecting Moms and Dads for
the most important event of their lives. In five sessions she
will discuss the history of childbirth and help prepare entire
families for an empowering and fulfilling birthing experience using
HypnoBirthing®. HypnoBirthing®-The Mongan Method is as much
a philosophy as it is a technique... The method teaches you that in
the absence of fear and tension, severe pain does not have to be an
accompaniment of labor. You will gain an understanding of how the
birthing muscles work in perfect harmony—as they were designed
to—when your body is sufficiently relaxed. You will learn how to
achieve this kind of relaxation, free of the resistance that fear
creates, and you will learn to use your natural birthing instincts
for a calm, serene and comfortable birthing.
(Excerpt from www.hypnobirthing.com)
Baby Sign Language Classes
Simply Signing
with Sue and Rick Rizzo, Certified SIGN with your BABY (TM)
Instructors. Children enrolled in these courses will
experience enhanced communication, reduced frustration, increased
IQ, visual, spatial and kinesthetic gains. Offered as 8-week
course covering 20+ new signs per week with music from top-selling
"Pick Me Up! CD and Activity Guide" games, activities and movement
for children 1-5yrs with up to two adults. Also offered as
parent/child workshop covering 50+ signs using "Pick ME Up! CD and
Activity Guide" for infants to 1 year old. Visit Sue and Rick
at www.simplysigning.net.
Etiquette
Workshops
Workshops and classes presented by licensed etiquette coach,
Shaun Offord of Inner Beauty Charm School. Separate workshops
designed for specific age groups (5-7, 8-12, 13-17). Topics
include: Dining & telephone etiquette, personal grooming, poise
& posture, manners and a host of others.
Music and Movement
Classes
45 minutes of structured and unstructured developmentally
appropriate music, movement and play and 15 minutes of child
development/parenting group discussion. New topics are
introduced every week and Instructor encourages suggestions and
participation. Classes are conducted by HypnoBirthing
Practitioner, Doula, Early Childhood Specialist and DePaul
University Educator, Tricia Fitzgerald, M.Ed.
Fitness Program
Designed especially for kids. Our fitness program is directed
by a licensed fitness instructor. Structured classes
include:
Some Fitness
classes hosted by Me and Baby Fitness founder, Danielle Pender
@ meandbabyfitness.com
Be Sure To
Check the Event Calendar for
Schedules
You must
register in person for classes
Play Space is
also great for adult club meetings, book club meetings, private or
small group exercise and seminars.
Flexible daytime and evening hours.
