Ongoing
Meadowlark Music Together
Fun family-style music and movement classes for newborns through Kindregarten age children and their parents or caregivers. Two locations, daytime and evening classes. To enroll, visit meadowlarkmusictogether.com or call 785-841-4468. Taught by Karen Abraham, licensed Music Together director and Music Therapist.
Child Safety Seat Inspections
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Community Education
These free inspections are sponsored by the Sake Kids of Douglas County Coalition. Call Connect Care at (785) 749-5800 for more information. In addition to the check lanes listed below, appointments can be made at designated times each month. Please have your child’s safety seat already installed upon arrival, and then it will be inspected and adjusted if needed.
Traditional Childbirth Preparation Classes
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Community Education
Five session childbirth preparation classes for expectant parents. Both weekday evening and some weekend options available. No baby care information included so expectant parents are encouraged to also enroll in the separate Babycare class. $40/person or $60/couple. Call early in pregnancy to enroll.
For information or to enroll in any of the above programs, call Connect Care at (785) 749-5800, the number noted, or log onto www.lmh.org. Please note that for classes with a fee, we do have a payment in advance policy.
Refresher Childbirth Preparation
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Community Education
An individualized one session class for expectant parents who have experienced a previous childbirth and wish to discuss questions related to childbirth preparation and/or sibling adjustment. $20/person or $25/ couple. Classes set up as needed. Call (785) 505-3081 to arrange.
For information or to enroll in any of the above programs, call Connect Care at (785) 749-5800, the number noted, or log onto www.lmh.org. Please note that for classes with a fee, we do have a payment in advance policy.
Fit for 2- A Fitness Program for Expectant Mothers
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Community Education
This eight week fitness program is for expectant mothers. Classes held Monday and Wednesday evenings at Kreider Rehab South location. 5:30-6:30 pm. $50. *Physician’s clearance form required prior to participation. Please call (785) 505-3780 to enroll.
For information or to enroll in any of the above programs, call Connect Care at (785) 749-5800, the number noted, or log onto www.lmh.org. Please note that for classes with a fee, we do have a payment in advance policy.
Fit for You – A Fitness Program for New Mothers
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Community Education
This six week fitness program is for mothers who have recently delivered a baby. Classes held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm at Kreider Rehab South location. $35. *Physician’s clearance form required prior to participation. Please call (785) 505-3780 to enroll. Sorry, no childcare provided.
For information or to enroll in any of the above programs, call Connect Care at (785) 749-5800, the number noted, or log onto www.lmh.org. Please note that for classes with a fee, we do have a payment in advance policy.
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® Basic Class
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Community Education
The Becoming a Love and Logic Parent® course is available to take to parent groups (minimum of 5 parents) such as churches, schools or daycare PTA’s. This program is a nationally recognized commonsense parenting approach that teaches parents the skills to cultivate confidence and good decision-making in children, age 18 months+. For information or to schedule, please call (785) 505-3081. Class fee is $20/one parent, $25 for two parents from same family.
Build Your Village – a Postpartum Adjustment Support Group
Free peer support and caring group for new moms experiencing postpartum adjustment difficulties. Facilitated by an RN trained by Postpartum Support International and The Postpartum Resource Center of Kansas. Meets some Mondays from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm in eight week sessions; however, women may join the group at anytime Newborns welcome. For more information, contact (785) 505-3081.
Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun®
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Community Education
When parents start using the Love and Logic® principles early in their children’s lives, they up the odds that the teenage years will be fun instead of frantic. This program focuses on parenting skills to use with children from birth to age six. Topics include offering choices, showing empathy and respect, and avoiding parenting by anger, threats, warnings or lectures. $15/parent or caregiver and $20 for two parents from the same family. No childcare provided. For information or to schedule a class for a group of 5 parents or more, please call (785) 505-3081
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