Parents of babies 0-12 months are invited to join The Cobb School’s Parent Infant Community. For ten Fridays this winter and spring, parents will gather from 9am – 10am in Cobb’s Parent Infant Room for friendly and informative meetings. The School’s Director of the Young Children’s Community, Sheryl MacInnis, along with special guests, will lead this unique program, covering essential topics in infant care and development through the Montessori lens.
Space is limited. Cost is free. Registration is required. Call 860.658.1144 today.
Below is the list of dates and topics. All rights are reserved.
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Sessions 1 & 2 : The Prepared Environment
February 15 Let the Theory Begin: The prepared environment as a fundamental tenet of Montessori philosophy
February 22 Tricks of the Trade: The low bed, the movement mat & other pieces to prime your mover & shaker
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Sessions 3 & 4: Movement & Independence
March 1 Born Explorers: See those synapses fire when the senses are stimulated!
April 5 The Human Tendency Toward Independence: Encouraging your child’s independence from the beginning
Sessions 5 & 6: Weaning & Nutrition
April 12 Have I Scarred Him for Life!? Breastfeeding, bottle feeding & building a healthy outlook
April 19 Nutrition Matters: A fun & useful discussion on the hows, whats & whys of a baby’s balanced diet
Sessions 7 & 8: Language
April 26 Talk to Me: Your grandmother’s wisdom meets contemporary research on the gifts of engagement
May 3 Little Sponges: How to guide your baby to absorb your family’s language, culture & values from the start
Sessions 9 & 10: Toileting & Dressing
May 10 Potty Talk: Toilet training that works & the reassurance you need to stay calm, cool & consistent
May 17 Help Me to Help Myself: Dressing for freedom, independence & confidence
The Cobb School, Montessori is located at 112 Sand Hill Road in Simsbury, CT. To learn more about The Cobb School, visit us at cobbschool.com and follow us at facebook.com/cobbschoolmontessori and @thecobbschool.
