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Join Our New Parent Support Groups and Find Your Village
Becoming a new parent is a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. At Family Picnic, we understand the joys and challenges that come with this life-changing event. Our New Parent Support Groups in Chicago, IL, provide a safe, nurturing environment where you can connect, learn, and grow alongside other new parents. We offer:
- Breastfeeding support
- Sleep strategies
- Postpartum wellness discussions
- Infant development guidance
- Parenting tips and tricks
Ready to find your parenting tribe?
Reach out to us today to join our next group session.
Building Confidence in Your Parenting Journey
The early days of parenthood can be overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate them alone. Our support groups are designed to address common concerns and questions that arise for new parents:
- Adjusting to life with a newborn
- Managing sleep deprivation
- Balancing self-care and baby care
- Navigating relationship changes
- Dealing with postpartum emotions
By participating in our groups, you'll gain valuable insights, share experiences, and build a network of support that'll last well beyond your baby's first year.
Groups for New Parents
Mom and Baby Group
For first- and second-time parents and their babies.
Wed, Jan. 7th - Feb. 4th
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
This is an intimate group for both first- and second-time parents and their babies. We meet weekly for 5 weeks with loose talking points in each group based on the needs of the group. We always spend a lot of time talking about how life changes when you have a baby! These topics include:
- Birth stories
- Changes in how mothers see themselves
- How to find time for oneself
- Changes in your relationships, from intimate to professional ones
- How life will change with a new baby
- Breastfeeding and other feeding issues
- Sleeping issues
- Helping fussy babies
- Understanding a baby’s separation anxiety
- Returning to work
- Help finding the right child care
In addition, other topics important to the group are added as they come up. As the group continues, parents talk openly and intimately about their personal situations and find support from this amazing group of parents who are going through similar life experiences. This group provides an opportunity for mothers to spend time with other mothers and for young babies to begin ‘socializing’. It really is a must for any mom with a new baby!
This group will be led by Sue Gottschall, M.Ed.
Cost: $125 (sliding fee scale if needed)
Monthly Dad and Baby Group
This group is meant for any father (or other non-birthing parent) in their first year of parenthood.
This group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month beginning in September.
Next groups: Saturdays, Sept 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th, & Dec 13th
10 - 11:30 am.
Join dad, Mo Ferdman, who leads our Picnic Dad and Baby Group.
Having gone through the joys and difficulties of the first year with a new baby, Mo has enjoyed hearing about other dads’ experiences in the first year of parenting. That means dads who have new babies, dads who’ve made it through the first year, as well as all dads in between are all welcome to join!
It will be held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 to 11:30. Mo hopes that everyone will bring their babies with them, giving partners a break. There will be time to share ideas and challenges with parenting, time to play with and hold babies, enjoy the company of other new parents, as well as refreshments. Some ideas for discussion include:
- Birth stories from a partner’s perspective
- Changes in relationships
- Figuring out your role as a parent, partner, and provider
- Getting enough sleep
- Time for yourself and with your partner
- Playing with and comforting your baby
The group will determine which topics are important to them and add things to discuss along the way.
Cost: $72 for all 4 Saturdays
$20 drop-in fee
Why Choose Family Picnic
When you join a New Parent Support Group at Family Picnic, you're not just attending a meeting - you're becoming part of a community. Here's why parents in Chicago trust us:
- Over 30 years of experience supporting new families
- Evidence-based information you can rely on
- Trained childbirth educators leading our groups
- Invoices provided for insurance reimbursement
- Personalized experiences tailored to your needs
- Access to certified lactation specialists
- Locally, family, and woman-owned business
We're committed to empowering you with knowledge, support, and confidence as you embark on your parenting journey.
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Your parenting support network is just a conversation away. Whether you're expecting or already navigating the early days of parenthood, we're here to help you thrive.
Contact us today to learn more about our New Parent Support Groups and take the first step towards building your parenting village.
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