In the Know

We have complete listings on our dedicated ‘classes’ calendar - In The Know just go to nolafamily.com and click on ‘Calendars.’

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station

Louisiana State Police – Troop B 2101 I-10 Service Rd., Kenner. Wednesdays, 1–4 pm. Walk-in or call 504.471.2780 for an appointment. Free.

Louisiana State Police – Troop L 2600 N. Causeway, Mandeville. Tuesdays, 3–6 pm. Walk-in or call 504.893.6250 for an appointment. Free.

Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital

To register, call 504.896.9591 or email chparenting@lcmchealth.org for the meeting link.

Car Seat Fitting Station Installation by a nationally certified technician. Outside of The Parenting Center, 938 Calhoun: Tuesday, Oct. 20, between 9 and 11 am. Free, drop-ins welcome, appointments preferred.

Snuggles & Struggles New Parent Group (Virtual) For parents of children 0–12 months. This weekly group provides learning opportunities and socialization for new parents and babies. A staff member facilitates the group. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Free and open to the public.

Parents’ Hour (Virtual) Talk with other parents about what is going well – and not so well. Share ideas about parenting during the pandemic. A staff member facilitates the group. Wednesdays, mornings and evenings alternate: Oct. 14, 28, 10-11 am; Oct. 7, 21, 8-9 pm. Free and open to the public.

Breast & Bottle: An Infant Feeding Clinic (Virtual) Discuss everything from breastfeeding latch and positioning to returning to work and safe bottle feeding. Certified lactation counselor from the New Orleans Breastfeeding Center facilitates. Individual consultations, peer support group meets virtually. Fridays, 9 am-noon. Free and open to the public.

Sprout Pediatrics

To register, call 504.264.1070 or visit bewellnola.com/yoga-at-sprout-pediatrics.

Yoga For Children Take an imaginary camping trip while nurturing your mind and body in this camping trip themed yoga class. Oct. 10, 8-8:40 am. $15/child.

Touro Family Birthing Center

For information or to register, call 504.897.7319 or visit touro.com/events.

Happiest Baby on The Block (Prenatal-4 months) (Virtual) Learn techniques proven to quickly calm crying and boost infant sleep based on the ideas in the popular book by Dr. Harvey Karp. Oct. 10, 10-11 am and Oct. 12, 6-7 pm. Free, pre-registration required.

Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby Join Touro dietitian Julie Fortenberry for an informative class on nutrition and wellness for expectant and new mothers. Oct. 14, 6-8 pm. Free.

Grandparenting 101 (Virtual) Learn the basics to best support your children as parents. Oct. 28, 6-7 pm. Free, pre-registration required.

Baby Food Making An interactive baby food making class. Oct. 19, 6–7 pm. Free.

West Jefferson Medical Center

For additional information, please call 504.349.6200. Pre-registration is required.

Caring for Your Newborn Registered nurse discusses newborn behavior and care. Oct. 31, 1-4:30 pm. Free.

Mother-Daughter Rap Breakfast discussion for mothers and preteen girls. Oct. 31, 9-11 am. $25/couple.

KIDS & TWEENS

Ochsner Baptist

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Sibling Class This class is geared towards children ages 3 to 10, and is split into two classes (ages 3-5 and 6-10). It includes activities preparing the sibling(s) for their new brother or sister. Oct. 5 (ages 3-5), Oct. 19 (ages 6-10), 5:30-6:30 pm. Free.

Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital

See listing above for registration information.

Growing Up for Boys (10-13 years) (Virtual) Practical information for boys and their fathers including male and female anatomy, physical and emotional changes during puberty, and hygiene issues. Boys participate with their father or caregiver. Oct. 6, 6:30-8 pm. $20/child.

Growing Up for Girls (9-12 years) (Virtual) Practical information about female anatomy, what happens during puberty, body image, menstruation and hygiene is presented in an informal, fun and hands-on manner. Girls participate with their mother or caregiver. Oct. 13, 6:30-8 pm. $20/child.

Positive Discipline (3-5 years) (Virtual) Understanding development, encouraging cooperation, and redirecting the behavior of preschoolers. Oct. 20, 27, and Nov. 3, 8-9 pm. $15.

West Jefferson Medical Center

See listing above for registration information.

Sibling T.L.C. Prepares children ages 3+ for the arrival of the new baby. Oct. 10, 2:30–4 pm. Free.