EMBRACING PARENTING
Weekly Parenting Conversations
Our virtual groups offer bite-sized parenting support from birth through preschool ages - this is the heart of our Nest. A safe space to share and process the transformation called parenthood. They're offered as part of our monthly membership.
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These gatherings are hosted by Katie DaMota of Embracing Parenting (our original founder). Katie is a lactation consultant, mother, early parenthood mentor and one of your biggest advocates. She's been caring for babies since she was a baby herself in the 80's - babies and toddlers are her favorite people.
In addition to access to all of the ongoing gatherings listed below, your monthly membership includes the following:
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Infant classes: Starting Solid Foods and Infant Sleep
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Discounts on other participating classes and half off on play groups
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Access to our lending library
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Join LIVE conversations with our experts
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Community Picnics for local families
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Quarterly Book Club meet-ups
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Our groups are designed to help you sift through parenting decisions and learn about various parenting approaches. Most of all, we are here to listen to your stories and connect you with other parents. For the most part, we're considering responsive, respectful, and conscious parenting approaches together. That said, we also always acknowledge the self-compassion and grace required to parent with greater intention. We welcome your unique experience.
Once you subscribe, you'll have access to the Zoom links for ALL groups and the WhatsApp private chat group link to join the conversations and in-person opportunities for those interested. You're always welcome to join audio only from anywhere. Babies and children are welcome to be with you; however, these are not conversations centered for children to necessarily participate (although we all love baby smiles and toddler shares). This is time to set aside for you to be supported by other parents.
Explore The Stages
Fourth Trimester
First Three Months
FREE group Thursdays at 1:00
Join us in late pregnancy through the first 12 weeks after birth for a FREE gathering to check in about all things postpartum including breastfeeding, pumping, newborn sleep, postpartum bodies, co-parenting and thriving with your growing family. To join this group, simply email us for the zoom link.
Swaddlers
2-4 months
Thursdays at 11:00AM
We will share parenting topics about all things baby: solid foods, crawling and development, sleep, attachment, reading baby cues, finding a peaceful rhythm, establishing trust, and parental self-care. Together we'll discover all of the ways to parenting respectfully, mindfully, and responsively right from the start.
Waddlers
6-12 Months
Meet Fridays at 12:00PM
We'll tune into the wonders of your older baby: developmental milestones, gentle boundaries, seasonal play and more. As your baby grows we'll consider parenting language, values and perspectives. Your unique journey is welcome in our mindful parenting community gatherings.
Toddlers +
12-24 Months
Meet Wednesdays at 1:00PM
We'll talk all about the emerging child's joys and challenges: picky eaters, breastfeeding/weaning, sleep, tantrums, aggression, and more. Toddlers are full of budding emotions, new skills, and independence. Keeping up with their changes with developmentally appropriate responses can be a challenge, let's make some space to explore together. You're not alone!
Preschool
2-3 Years
Meet Mondays at 2:00
We'll talk all about the emerging child's joys and challenges: picky eaters, breastfeeding/weaning, sleep, tantrums, aggression, and more. Toddlers are full of budding emotions, new skills, and independence. Keeping up with their changes with developmentally appropriate responses can be a challenge, let's make some space to explore together. You're not alone!
Join the conversation to experience parenting community, support and resources
Community
Gain access to the Embracing Parenting Circle community, with the weekly virtual gathering, blog content, and recommend resources.
Learning
Receive discounts on Nest classes, Hatchlings play groups, and access to our lending library. Plus, access to our conversations with parenting experts.
Book Club
The option to join a parenting focused quarterly book club and virtual discussion
& more
Bonus offerings include an invitation to community park play-dates, and access to our private discussion Signal and WhatsApp Groups.
Start A 7-Day Free Trial
Nest Village Membership
30$Every monthAccess to Embracing Parenting Gatherings, Parenting Resources + Discounts on Play and Classes 7 day free trialNest Village Membership + Play
50$Every monthNest Membership + Unlimited Hatchling Open Play 7 day free trial
Parenting Class Add-Ons
Included with Village Membership,
or book independently
Need additional parenting content?
check out our expert led podcast
A practical and experience-based discussions on babies, births, pregnancy, and early parenthood. Listen in each week as Katie DaMota, a parenting mentor and lactation consultant, and David Arrell, Men’s Coach and author of Welcome To Fatherhood, get together and bring real world experience and authentic voices to all things baby.