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EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS:

"The Arrival" A Forum For New Parents Distributing a wealth of information on child development and other family issues. Our program is practical, innovative and covers a wide array of resourceful insights affecting the daily lives of infants, toddlers and their families.

Parents can share stories, collect valuable information and participate in a variety of exciting social activities and organized events.

A Group forum runs for 4 Consecutive weeks.

Q. What is a Group Forum?
A. The basic concept is that eight to ten people exchange experiences, attitudes and beliefs about a particular pre-selected subject. A qualified Research Consultant facilitates the group by:

• Distributing an array of useful information and tips for New Parents
• Directing the flow of the discussion;
• Recognizing important points and encourages the group to explore these and elaborate upon them;
• Observing all the non-verbal communication between group members
• Creating an atmosphere that allows members to relax and lower some of their natural defenses;

Some of Our Topics:

• Parenting, the Transition
• Coping with Crying
• Feeding your Baby (Stage I & II)
• Infant Development/Teething
• Physical Growth & Development (Stage I & II)
• Choosing Child Care
• Health & Safety
• Sleeping & Napping (Stage I & II)
• Independent Play/Language Development
• Tuning In to Your Child
• Practical Tips & Resources

Duration: 1 hr
Location: NEXT OPEN GROUP APPOINTMENT WILL BE HELD IN JERSEY CITY at Hudson Point, 131 Dudley Street, Jersey City, NJ, 07302.
For more information please send an email to info@downtownbabies.com
Date: Jersery City "THE ARRIVAL" BEGINS FALL 2008!

Payment Options
At the Beginning of a NEW session you can pay by credit card using PayPal! Once a session has began, we only accept checks, money orders or cash as a form of payment.

PRO-RATED CLASSES - Once the session is in process, subject to space and availability, you may join a class at a pro-rated rate of $20 per class.
Please make your checks payable to Downtown Babies Inc and send it with your Registration Form to: 295 Greenwich Street, Suite, Suite 220, New York, NY, 10007

NEXT SESSSION BEGINS IN FALL 2008

Program Fee: $80 - 4 weekly classes
Gift certificates are available!

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