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“We participated in the Parent-Infant Class virtually during the pandemic and were so grateful to have had the instruction and comradery of the other parents & children from the comfort of our own home! The modules and program were very intuitive and easy to follow, even without in-person sessions, and we really appreciated having videos and notes to go back to once our baby was born. Since we were coming to the program before the birth of our first child, we benefited greatly from the course discussions with other parents who already had children. The thought-provoking questions that were asked of us as parents and parents-to-be and scenarios that we workshopped during the lessons prompted many good discussions on our own, outside of class time, about what was to come. Now having two children, things that we learned during the course and strategies for communication within our own family are referenced regularly! It has definitely given us an important lens through which to view the growth and development of our children.”

– Jenn & Stan, Chicago

The MCHD parent discussions have been a very valuable resource for us as we have navigated the early years of parenthood. In addition to finding community and association with other families, shared topics, and relevant guidance, the discussions have in many ways shaped who we are as parents, and thereby helped shape who our children continue to become. There are a few specific values that transcend any one topic — the importance of fostering independence, respecting your child’s individuality, providing space for them to react/feel/learn for themselves, understanding typical behavior, setting reasonable boundaries, ‘narrating the world’ to your children, amongst others — which have guided us through many different chapters in our children’s development. The practical, informational, and generally nurturing environment has been of great value to our family and its guidance will remain with us as we continue to develop as parents.

– Ashley & Chris, Denver

The MCHD Parent Infant class was a truly foundational experience in our early days as first-time parents. It was both a peaceful, uninterrupted sanctuary from the busy world, and a practical guide to nurturing a child’s development within it. Our weekly opportunity to enter the ‘bubble’ that was the Parent Infant classroom, intentionally and carefully curated to meet us and our daughter exactly where we were at that moment in time, was a lasting highlight of those fleeting days. Our daughter went from crawling to pulling up to climbing to navigating stairs, and from pouring (spilling) water to serving herself and drinking successfully. She was surrounded by children of her age for the first time – some just ahead of her in development, and some just behind – a uniquely appropriate setting. She gained confidence and independence from observing her surroundings, the other children, and an environment designed specifically for her development. Every bit as impactful were the knowledge, lessons, and confidence we took away as parents, many of which continue to guide our parenting philosophy, four years, and another child later. Our entire family benefited tremendously from the MCHD Parent Infant Class, and we will forever be grateful for the gift that was our experience.

– Ashley & Chris, Denver

My son is almost 5 and I still look back on our time together in parent-infant class with great fondness. It was a wonderful opportunity to bond with him and learn more about his development, to get support as a first time parent and to be a part of a community of parents at the same stage of life as me. I loved the guided observation element. We observed for a few minutes every class and we parents would often end up observing another child. It was incredible to see the growth week to week, in my son and all of the babies. And as each baby reached a new stage of development we were all there to celebrate together. It was like my weekly refuge–to be in a space where I knew my son was safe to explore, everyone was there to support one another, and I could just relax. I recommend these classes to every pregnant person and new parent I meet. I consider signing up for parent-infant classes, one of the greatest gifts I gave myself as a new mom.

– Erin, Denver