Parenting Class For New Or Expecting Parents Starts In February

The basics of parenting infants will be the topic of parenting classes set for Monday evenings - February 9, 16, 23 and March 2 at the McKenzie County Extension Office, 201 5th Street Northwest, in Watford City. Each session wi ll be held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will include a lite supper.

Growth and development, bonding, attachment, feeding and sleeping will be among the topics of the four sessions of this curriculum, Basic Beginnings, developed by NDSU Extension Service Human Development Specialists.

Attendees will receive a Family Activity Workbook which will include opportunities for journaling, inserting photos and listing important phone numbers. The Book also includes instructions for swaddling a baby, diaper changing and safely preparing your home for a toddler. Discussions, demonstrations and hands-on activities will all be included with these classes.

New and expecting parents (or those who will welcome a baby after a long break) are encouraged to attend.

Pre-registration is requested prior to attending. Please contact the McKenzie County Extension Office at 701-444-3451 to register or e-mail [email protected].

 

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