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Free to Be - Infant-Parent Class (3-6 months old) with Jennifer Curtis

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Free to Be…"
A place and time for infants and their parents
with facilitator Jennifer Curtis, CD(DONA), CIIM
8-week series on Tuesdays

2:30-4pm

$260 per family (Register before March 1 for $20 off)

Infants starting at 3 -6 months (pre-walkers) with a parent or caregiver
Minimum: 4 adult-child combos / maximum 6
*Pre-registration is required*

“Free to Be…” parent-infant classes are modelled upon the teachings of Magda Gerber, that infants are born as competent individuals who can actively problem-solve, will develop fully when allowed to freely explore their world (in a safe, age-appropriate environment) and have the right to be engaged with authenticity, appreciated for what they can do now and handled with regard and respect. Through this 8-week series, parents (or caregivers) receive a very special opportunity to experience their infants demonstrating the value of these principles for us, as we intentionally grant them the freedom “to be.”

Held as a small group in a trusting, predictable, infant-appropriate environment, over a period of 8-weeks you are invited to observe and fully appreciate your child’s capabilities while learning authentic and respectful ways to support him becoming all he came here to be.

Discover how your infant benefits from independent play
Appreciate what your child can do right now
Learn how care routines can be favorite times for both you and your baby.
Share in the beautiful unfolding of your infant’s first relationships—with herself, with others, with his surroundings.
Support only as much as needed.

Join us to discover the joy of interacting with your baby as the competent, whole person she is. Come learn how you can encourage your child’s independent play, foster his critical thinking skills, and deepen your relationship – all in a less-is-more approach! Experience why "Just as the child’s first teacher is his parent, the parent’s first teacher is her child.”

About the facilitator:
Jennifer Curtis is a RIE® Practicum Student, DONA-Certified Birth Doula, Certified Instructor of Infant Massage and credentialed Montessori ECE teacher, bringing a lifelong study of human development and 20 years’ experience in early childhood education to her support of families in the perinatal year and beyond. Jennifer passionately promotes the importance of primary relationships from birth, modeling authentic and respectful care while inviting parents to discover their amazing children as unique, competent individuals worthy of thoughtful support to become all they came here to be. Both honored and humbled by the privilege of walking alongside new families in their formative journey together, Jennifer is thrilled to offer “Free to Be…” opportunities for infants and their parents at Pomegranate! Learn more about Jennifer at www.heartfulbirth.com.

Phone: 
415-785-3173
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