“The Complete Parent Boot Camp” Workshop Series
Part I: The Power of Play
Play is an essential part of healthy child development. Learn how to enhance your child’s gross motor, fine motor, sensory and social-emotional development through toys, games and songs.
Parents, Educators, Grandparents, Daycare Providers, Nannies & Babies Welcome!
Presenters:
Dr. Chaye Lamm Warburg, DPS, OTR/L, Aviva Goldwasser, MS, OTR/L Ariela Harcsztark, MA, OTR/LPrice: Free | Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Session A: Birth to 18 months ~ 9:00-10:30 am ~
Topics Include:
• Tummy Time
• Changing Table Games
• Bath Time Games
• High Chair Games
• Early Waking Games
Session B: 18 months to 3 years ~ 11:00 am-12:30 pm~
Topics Include:
• Morning Routines
• Transitions and Separation
• Playground
• Messy Play
• Bath Time
• Sleep Routines
• Preventing and Managing Meltdowns
Click Here to Register (Meetup.com), call (201) 837-9993, or email office@potsot.com
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Part II: Infant Massage Intro Session
This session given Esther Perl, Certified Infant Massage Instructor and physical therapist, presents the benefits of infant massage for babies, ages newborn to one year.
The session will cover the following topics:
• What is Infant Massage? Who should I take the course? Why should I massage my baby?
• Benefits for baby, siblings and the whole family. Program as a tool (for life!)
• Course Description – What happens during a session?
• Mini massage session
• Q&A
BRING YOUR BABY (or a doll)
Presenter:
Esther Perl CEIM, PT
Price: FREE| Sunday, April 21, 2013 ~ 10:30-11:30 am
Click Here to Register, call (201) 837-9993, or email office@potsot.com
Part III: Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Definition of SIDS
- Risk factors for SIDS
- Keeping your baby safe: facts vs. fiction
- What every new mother needs to know and teach the babysitter, the day-care center and grandma
- Hollywood cribs vs. safe cribs
Presenter:
Harold Perl MD
Medical Director of the SIDS Center of New Jersey
Hackensack University Medical Center
Price: Free | Sunday, April 21, 2013 ~ 12:00-12:45 pm
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Part IV: Nutrition: “Healthy Moms Make Healthy Choices”
Becoming a mom is a very special time in a woman’s life. It can also be overwhelming. New moms have to worry so much about feeding and nourishing their babies (along with the rest of the family) that their own nutrition is often compromised.
This program will focus on the health of the new mom. You can expect to receive tips and tools on losing the baby weight, eating and preparing healthy snacks and meals, and the most nutritious options in the supermarket.
Presenter:
This program will be presented by Deborah Orlick Levy, MS,RD. Deborah’s Health Above All nutrition counseling practice is located in Tenafly, NJ. She is the consulting dietitian for Carrington Farms foods and specializes in weight loss, healthy eating, eating disorders, sports nutrition and food allergies. She received her Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York Medical College and completed her clinical internship at New York-Cornell Hospital.
Price: FREE | Wednesday, April 24, 2013 ~ 10:00-11:o0 am
Click Here to Register, call (201) 837-9993, or email office@potsot.com
Part V: Estate Planning 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Two professional estate planners will provide an overview of basic estate planning techniques – Wills, Health Care Proxies, Powers of Attorney, life insurance, retirement benefits and saving for college tuition – that we as parents can use to ensure our children’s future.
Presenters:
Tamar D. Warburg, Esq.
Randi A. Siegel, Esq.
Price: Free | Sunday, April 28, 2013 ~ 12:00-12:45 pm
Click Here to Register, call (201) 837-9993, or email office@potsot.com
Part VI: CPR for Adults, Children and Infants
More information to follow
Price: $75 | Sunday, May 5, 2013 ~ 10:00 am-4:30 pm
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Part VII: Rolling to Fitness: Stroller Exercise
Learn how to get fit and stay fit using your stroller. A personal trainer will teach cardiovascular fitness, strength and toning exercises. Make sure to bring your stroller!
Instructor:
August Samek personal trainer
Price: Free | Date & Time TBA
Registration Not Yet Open