Oh, baby, a child's first years of life are an adventure and every parent needs plenty of support and information.
That's why Place Maillardville community centre in Coquitlam is hosting Baby's First 2 Years, a free drop-in program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months.
This program offers an opportunity to learn from guest speakers and enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Baby's First 2 Years takes place on Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville, which is located at 1200 Cartier Ave.
Following is the roster of speakers for this fall:
Sept. 26: Amanda Lefebvre, Earthy Mamas Cleaning Services, on toxins and chemicals in the home;
Oct. 31: Paul Hendriks, Knowledge First Financial, on Registered Education Plans;
Oct. 3: Rita Shergill, Postpartum Society, on adjusting to motherhood;
Nov. 7: Bryan Stark, Edward Jones, on understanding what insurance you really need;
Oct. 10: Rae Ingram, Child Care Resource and Referral, on child care; and
Nov. 14: Roxanna Farnsworth, La Leche League, on breastfeeding and nutrition.
Note: There are no sessions on Oct. 17 and 24, and speakers are still to be announced for Nov. 21 and 28, and Dec. 5, 12 and 19.
For more information, phone 604-933-6146 or email [email protected].
The program is funded by the United Way of the Lower Mainland and B.C.'s Ministry of Children and Family Development.
