Parenting Workshops

Depression after Delivery. Friday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. at South Shore Hospital. Class is designed to help women who are experiencing emotional difficulties after childbirth. Partners are also encouraged to attend the meeting. For more information and registration, call 781-340-3704.

Respect for Parents Day Breakfast. Friday, Aug. 1 at 8:30 to 10 a.m. at 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Central Square, Cambridge. Kathleen Dennehy, former commissioner of Corrections for the Commonwealth, to address parenting services. Any one in attendance is encouraged to bring a donation for Children of Incarcerated Parents. This program supplies backpacks and other school supplies for children with parents in prison. For more information, contact Eve Sullivan at 617-253-7182.

Your Visits with the Pediatrician. Aug. 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lowell General Hospital in the Lowell Room. This is a free class that will help parents understand what to expect, what questions to ask and more. Taught by a mother of four who is a pediatric nurse, with 10 years of experience. Registration is required; for more information and registration, call Jeannie at 978-577-0464.

Infant Massage. Saturday, Aug. 9 and 16, 10 to 11 a.m. at Lowell General Hospital in the Lowell Room. This two session class will teach massage techniques to improve sleep, relieve gas, tone muscles and aid growth, soothing a colicky baby among other things. Children should be at least 4 weeks old and up to babies that are crawling. Fee: $50 and registration is required; for registration visit www.lowellgeneral.org or by calling 877-544-9355.

at the Whole Foods Market at 40 Railroad St in Andover. This is a free event hosted by Holistic Mom’s Network. The tour of the market is lead by a Whole Foods Market Specialist and in addition to learning tips for saving money, will include samples of food, goodie bags with coupons and massage therapists will also be in attendance. For more information, call Suzanne at 978-475-1833, or email Lauren at Lauren@organicgreenmommy.com

After Divorce: Co- Parenting with a Difficult Ex-Spouse. Wednesday, Aug. 13. 

7:30 to 9 p.m. at 6 Colonial Drive Suite 2 Westborough. This workshop will share tips and advice on how to parent children together, as a team, after divorce. Class is taught by Sylvia Sirignano, developmental psychologist. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 508-366-7557 or www.parentingsolutionsprograms.com. Fee: $30 per person.

Bullying Workshop. Thursday, Aug.14 7 to 9 p.m. at Whitney Place 238 West Main St. Westboro. Fellow Mothers and More member, Tina Wells will be giving a presentation on bullying. Workshop is free of charge and is part of the Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers and More. For more information call 508-936-6882 or visit www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org.

What to do when Your Child won’t Listen. Thursday, Aug. 14. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 6 Colonial Drive Suite 2 Westborough. This class will aid parents in raising a difficult child. Class is taught by Sylvia Sirignano, developmental psychologist. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 508-366-7557 or www.parentingsolutionsprograms.com. Fee: $30 per person.

Great Beginnings. Tuesday, Aug.19. 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. at the Isis Maternity Center in Needham. This 6 week course is designed to help new a mother deal with the changes they are facing with the birth of their child. Babies beginning the class should be 2-10 weeks old. Topics discussed include returning back to work, sleeping patterns and ways to interact with your baby. Cost of the class is $161.10; to register visit www.isismaternity.com or call 781-429-1500.

Infant/Toddler First-Aid. Tuesday, Aug.19. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Isis Maternity Center in Needham. This is a one day class to teach parents first-aid and how to handle other emergency situations. Situations include burns, cuts and scrapes, and bleeding control among other topics. Cost of the class is $69; to register visit www.isismaternitycenter.com or call 781-429-1500.

Mom Time & Play Group. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Call for time. Crossroads Community Church. 1341 Edgell Road. Framingham. A group where moms can share their stories with on another while their children play together. www.crosscommchurch.org.

Parents Forum. Saturday, Aug. 23 from 2to 4:30 pm at 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Central Square. This forum is great for parents, couples or a parent and teen, and also school and faith community parent group members and it’s leaders. Registration is $20 per person, and $15 for each additional person from a family or organization. Registration is not necessary, and payments will be made on the day of the forum. For more information contact Eve Sullivan at 617 - 253-7182 (during the day) or email esullivan@parentsforum.org

Boot Camp for New Dads. Saturday, Aug. 23 9 a.m. to noon at Lowell General Hospital in the Lowell Room. Veteran fathers will teach rookie fathers the basics about being fathers. Topics discussed include how to comfort and hold their babies. Along with the $40 class fee, fathers will also receive Hit the Ground Crawling: The Essential Guide for New Fathers by Greg Bishop. Register online at www.lowellgeneral.org or by calling 877-544-9355.

Adoption Information Meeting. Tuesday, Aug. 26 6:30-8:30 at Wide Horizons for Children in Needham. All are invited to learn more about the adoption process and the various programs that Wide Horizons have to offer. Along with the information session, potential parents are able to talk to other parents who have already been though the adoption process. Registration is required; for more information and registration visit www.whfc.org or call 781-644-2350.