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  • First Year: Quality Child Care (In-Person)

    Choosing child care that is right for you and your child can be difficult. This lesson covers the possible problems to look for, what types of care are available, and the questions that should be asked at a child care facility. We will also discuss: defining what you want, family and friends, licensed family child

  • Being A Father: Being Consistent (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Your children need you to be their dad through thick and thin. They need you in good times and hard times. And they need you to be consistent in your actions, love, and teaching. We will talk about what it means to be a consistent father and how you can do it year after year,

  • First Year: Getting Your Baby To Sleep (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Why do babies sleep for such short stretches of time, and when can you expect yours to sleep through the night? What is a normal sleep cycle, and what makes a baby a “good” sleeper? We will answer these questions and more in this class.

  • Being A Father: Respecting Your Babies Mother (In-Person)

    Embrace the journey of self-improvement, understanding, and considerate parenting. It's time to elevate your role as a father and create a foundation of respect that benefits both you and your children.  This class is good for moms too!

  • Understanding Your Infant (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Probably one of the scariest things in life is bringing home your newborn for the first time and realizing, I DON’T COMPLETELY KNOW WHAT I’M DOING! Well, give yourself a big hug, ’cuz most parents feel the same way! After all, babies can’t really tell you what they need . . . or can they?

  • Eliminating Shame In Our Children (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Do you want to raise your child in shame? Prevent them from having healthy relationships as adults? No, you don’t! No parent wants this! But before you can break the cycle of shame and change how you parent, you need to evaluate your responses and reactions to your child’s behavior. Children watch everything we do,

  • Teething (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Most babies will develop teeth between six and twelve months of age. Teeth are an important part of a child’s health and development. In this lesson, you will learn the physical effects of teething. We will discuss teething and breastfeeding and the do’s and don’ts of soothing a child during this phase.

  • Nurturing Our Children (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Nurturing care of a child teaches them how to trust, be empathetic, and compassionate when they get older. This is something all parents want for their children! But how do you do it and what does it mean to nurture? Learn the important elements of nurture and how this critical aspect of parenting without shame

  • Boundaries In Our Children (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Boundaries are those invisible barriers that we establish in relationships in order to protect what we value. They impact all areas of our lives. But boundaries don’t just happen, they have to be taught and internalized. Learn about the different types of boundaries, how to nurture them in your child, why they are important to

  • Car Seat Class

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Have you ever had trouble with your car seat?  Maybe you have wondered if it was installed correctly. This class, led by a representative from Texas A&M Extension agency, will show you the correct way to install your seat and how to inspect it so that it is safe for your baby. 

  • Emotions in Our Children (In-Person)

    FirstLook 213 YMCA Dr, Waxahachie, TX, United States

    Our emotions are important and valuable to us. And being allowed to own our emotions and express them in a healthy way is one way we feel respected and valued. Children have BIG emotions and can go from excited to sobbing within seconds! Managing those big emotions is something they have to learn. But how

  • Pregnancy – Your First Trimester (In-Person)

      You’re pregnant, and you’re wondering, Now what? There is a lot to know about pregnancy, your changing body, and your developing baby. So much happens in that first trimester! You will experience changes in your body, your emotions, and your lifestyle. Your baby also goes through a lot of growth, developing into the little