Parent Groups
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Playtime & Playgroups 
Parent-Baby Playtime at BABS
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: Free

Looking for some time during the week to hang out with other moms and have a fun, safe place to nurse, play with your baby, and relax? Come to Parent-Baby Playtime. There’s no cost and no need to call ahead. Just show up and feel free to invite your friends!

Parent-Toddler Playtime at BABS
Fridays 10am-12pm 
Cost: Free
Your little one getting a bit too big for Parent-Baby Playtime? Come hang out with some mammas and toddlers on Friday mornings! 

Community Mom's Group (Meets at BABS)
Saturdays, 10:30-12:30
Cost: Free
Can't make it for playtime but want a chance to hang out with other moms and little ones? A group of Bloomington moms meet on Saturday mornings here at BABS for some fine and time with little ones. Come on by! 

Nurse & Chat

Leader: Ann Marie Neeley Burkhart, IBCLC
Second Wednesday each month, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: Free

All mothers-to-be, nursing mothers and older siblings are welcome. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Ann Marie Neeley Burkhart, will be on hand to answer your breastfeeding questions and hear your breastfeeding stories.

For more information about Ann Marie visit www.nurturingmothers.com.

New Parent Chat
Faciliator: Stacey Decker
Second Thursday each month, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
(Date Change for October: Thursday Oct. 22 10-1)
Cost: Free

All new parents are welcome to come relax and talk with Stacey and other new parents about the challenges and joys of being a new parent! 

New Mom's Support Group
Leader: Georg'ann Cattelona, Allison Distler & Joy Jones
Thursdays from 10:30-12:00 or 1:30-3:00
Cost: $40 for Eight-Week Series

This group is designed to provide an intimate and safe atmosphere to explore and share the journey into new motherhood. Each week we focus on a topic while allowing ample space and flexibility to share with each other what arises for us each week.

Registration is open for upcoming series.

March 4th 10:30-12:00

Moms of Growing Babies Support Group

Leader: Allison Distler & Patti Torp
Ongoing (Call the Office at 337-8121 for the next series start date)
Cost: $40 for Eight-Week Series
This group is designed to provide a guided support community for mothers with growing babies. Suitable for moms with crawlers and babies taking their first steps. The group explores a new topic each week ranging from self-identity and community relations, to modern parenting and cross-generational perspectives. This group also provides the opportunity to allow our children to be together and explore their burgeoning social curosities.

Beginning group dates depend on the needs of the participants; the groups range from 4-7 participants. If you are interested in receiving more information about this group or would like to register, please contact BABS Program Coordinator Allison at: allison@bloomingtonbirth.org or call the office at: 812-337-8121.