Parents Groups

parents' GROUPS

Learn more about St. Croix Birth & Parenting's Parents' Groups!

Does your baby hate tummy time? Learn how to make tummy time fun for your baby through engaging songs and activities in this online playgroup...series of four classes!
Your Baby Signs educator will provide valuable parenting strategies to help you make the most of this important stage of development!
Ideal for babies 2-6 months old
Four online classes, 45 minutes each

Help your baby communicate with you before he or she can talk! Research based baby sign language helps you develop a close bond with your baby and gives your baby tools to communicate with you and other loved ones.
Fun, playgroup style classes includes baby signs, songs, games, and tips for helping to promote your baby's healthy development!
Ideal for babies 6-24 months old, with a parent or other loved one
Six 45-minute online sessions!

Upcoming Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group Meeting Topics

The Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding: Monday, March 16 at 10 am CDT
Baby's Instincts to Breastfeed: Monday, April 20 at 10 am CDT
Getting a Great Start with Breastfeeding: Monday, May 18 at 10 am CDT
Mother-Baby Togetherness and Strategies for Separations: Monday, June 15 at 10 am CDT
Starting Solid Foods with Your Breastfed Baby / Return of Fertility While Breastfeeding: Monday, July 20 at 10 am CDT
Comfort Nursing and Best Practices for Baby Soothers during Breastfeeding: Monday, August 17 at 10 am CDT
Self-Care for New Mothers: Monday, September 21 at 10 am CDT
Sharing Sleep with Your Breastfed Baby: Monday, October 19 at 10 am CDT
Navigating the Holidays as a Breastfeeding Family: Monday, November 16 at 10 am CST
Positive Weaning: Monday, December 21 at 10 am CST
Preparing to Succeed When You Breastfeed: Date TBD
Parenting Styles and Breastfeeding: Date TBD

Online, faith-based breastfeeding mothers' support group
Parenting topics for each meeting
Plenty of time for your questions or concerns
For all Catholic pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, no matter the age of your child
Each online session lasts 1 hour

Breastfeeding mothers' support group (online now, hoping to move to in-person in 2026)
Same topics as the Catholic Nursing Mothers' Group; open to mothers of all beliefs!
Plenty of time for your questions or concerns
Open to all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, no matter the age of your child
Each session lasts up to 1 hour

Support group for parents who have lost a baby (online)
Fosters healing and HOPE...Healing Our Perinatal Experiences (together)
You are welcome to attend one, some, or all of the sessions
Sessions meet whenever there is a fifth Monday of the month
Plenty of time for sharing, but if you prefer to listen, that is just fine!
Open to all parents who have lost a baby at any stage of pregnancy, during birth, or early in infancy
Each online session lasts about 1 hour

Got questions, need info, or want to express interest in one of our events? Contact us!