WORKshops
bringing baby home
A great 3.5 hour workshop for new parents looking for a general overview of what life might look like with a new baby. This workshop will have an emphasis on what to expect, preparedness, and the postpartum period and because of its practical nature Karyn will be able to check out baby’s spaces and mama’s pump so you are set for when baby comes!
This workshop is great when done with your partner or a small group and will cover the following topics: birth, labour and breathing basics, hospital stay basics, breastfeeding and pumping, respepctful caregiving for newborns, parenting tips, setting boundaries with grandparents, infant development, as well as postpartum care and healing.
Let’s talk about birth
Focused on birthing baby? This 3 hour workshop goes in depth on labour stages, breathing and labouring positions. Did you know you can get baby into the optimum position before birth? Know your options as a patient and feel empowered to make informed decisions about birth interventions such as pain relief, inductions, episiotomies and more.
Best taken as an add on to the ‘Bringing Baby Home’ course!
REIMAGINING CHILDCARE
Reimagining childcare is a practical workshop that covers a range of caregiving practices and explains why the first years are so important for a child’s development. This workshop would be great for expectant parents, caregivers, or people who are working with children, however, everyone is welcome! This will give you a fantastic foundation for caregiving and will be interactive and experienced-based.
We will be exploring the following themes (among others):
• Identifying and understanding the complexity of a child’s growth and development
• Gaining an awareness of children’s immense capabilities
• Practical skills for caregiver’s/parent’s role in supporting and respectful caring for young children
Its focus is on the principles of respectful caregiving and beginning well. Read more about these approaches here