Upcoming events.
Mom & Baby Group
If you have a babe aged 0-12 months then this class is for you!
Thursday mornings from January 19th to February 23rd (6 weeks) 9:30-11:00am
Hosted at The Mill restaurant in Cobourg.
Cost is $90 + HST for 6 sessions, registration is required in full.
This group creates a safe space for families to connect, learn, and make lasting memories. This is a great opportunity for safe socialization with lots of activities geared at optimizing their growth and development. It takes a village.
*In honor of Maternal Mental Health and our dedication to making our groups more accessible to families in our community, we are offering Pay What You Can (PWYC) spots in each of our groups going forward. Spaces are limited, please reach out for more information.
Click below or call the clinic to register!
Guided Mindfulness Meditation Group
Join our very own Sarah Szwakob, RRPr & Reiki Practitioner in an hour long guided group meditation at Nurturing Health.
Deepen your understanding of Mindfulness
Learn how it can alleviate stress
Explore mindful acceptance, detachment, kindness and curiosity
Connect with the present moment and with awareness, attention and focus to manage stress.
Sitting meditation, walking meditation, guided relaxation meditation.
$20 per person
Guided Mindfulness Meditation Group
Join our very own Sarah Szwakob, RRPr & Reiki Practitioner in an hour long guided group meditation at Nurturing Health.
Deepen your understanding of Mindfulness
Learn how it can alleviate stress
Explore mindful acceptance, detachment, kindness and curiosity
Connect with the present moment and with awareness, attention and focus to manage stress.
Sitting meditation, walking meditation, guided relaxation meditation.
$20 per person
Guided Mindfulness Meditation Group
Join our very own Sarah Szwakob, RRPr & Reiki Practitioner in an hour long guided group meditation at Nurturing Health.
Deepen your understanding of Mindfulness
Learn how it can alleviate stress
Explore mindful acceptance, detachment, kindness and curiosity
Connect with the present moment and with awareness, attention and focus to manage stress.
Sitting meditation, walking meditation, guided relaxation meditation.
$20 per person
Guided Mindfulness Meditation Group
Join our very own Sarah Szwakob, RRPr & Reiki Practitioner in an hour long guided group meditation at Nurturing Health.
Deepen your understanding of Mindfulness
Learn how it can alleviate stress
Explore mindful acceptance, detachment, kindness and curiosity
Connect with the present moment and with awareness, attention and focus to manage stress.
Sitting meditation, walking meditation, guided relaxation meditation.
$20 per person
Breastfeeding Basics
BREASTFEEDING BASICS: a prenatal prep class
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time: 12PM-1:30PM
Cost: $60/person
Most parents will unanimously agree that the number one thing that they wish they had been more prepared for during the prenatal period was feeding their baby. Though breast/chest/body-feeding your baby is the natural way to feed your baby - it is something that takes practice and a lot of hard work!
Let Dr. Kristi Prince, ND, IBCLC help you get a head start on your feeding journey with our upcoming Breastfeeding Basics Class.
Topics covered:
Breast/chest/body-feeding myths and misconceptions
The wonders of human milk
Skin-to-skin care
Starting out right
Latch mechanics
Feeding management
Reading your baby's cues & normal infant behaviour
How to ensure that your baby is getting enough
Please note that this class will be held VIRTUALLY at this time to accommodate a maximum number of participants.
Babble with Baby (Virtual)
Adrienne Altman, MHSc, CCC-SLP
September 29th, 2021
7pm-8pm
Workshop via zoom
$50
Registration in advance is required
For parents/caregivers who are interested in learning about communication and play development and their babies of all abilities who are 5 to 12 months of age.
Play and language topics include:
· Babbling
· Gestures
· First words
· Imitation Skills
· Social Interaction Skills
· Cause-Effect Play
· Toys we love to support language learning (and toys to avoid)
· Books, Books, and more books and our special way to “read” to baby
*Can be claimed through insurance
Free Baby Signing Workshop
Adrienne Altman, MHSc, CCC-SLP
September 14th, 2021
7pm-8pm
Free virtual workshop via zoom
Registration in advance is required
My passion is to educating and empowering parents, so I’m excited to offer you this resource to help you better understand the benefits of baby sign language, how to actually teach your baby to sign, how to respond when your child uses the incorrect sign, how to choose the best signs to start with, and so much more.
Topics:
- The What, Why, and When of Baby Sign Language
- How To Actually Get Your Baby Signing (3-Step Framework)
- Tips For Encouraging Signing and (Ultimately) Talking
- Choosing Signs For Your Child
Intro to Solids August- $50
Join our very own Dr. Kristi Prince, ND, IBCLC and Jennifer Linton, CNP, NNCP in this in-depth and evidence based discussion all about solid food introduction for your baby. We will be exploring best practices for food introduction, food allergy prevention, how to recognize signs of allergies or sensitivities, and preventing deficiencies in your baby’s diet.
Intro to Solids Webinar July - $50
Join our very own Dr. Kristi Prince, ND, IBCLC and Jennifer Linton, CNP, NNCP in this in-depth and evidence based discussion all about solid food introduction for your baby. We will be exploring best practices for food introduction, food allergy prevention, how to recognize signs of allergies or sensitivities, and preventing deficiencies in your baby’s diet.
Period Power, Period Pride $10
On May 28th, join us in celebrating World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Period Power, Period Pride: Promoting Positive Periods for All
Join Dr Kristi Prince, ND, IBCLC of Nurturing Health Northumberland for this informative webinar celebrating everything to do with your period. Learn more about the cultural and historical roots of menstruation & menstrual stigma, what your period can tell you about your health, and the power that comes with having a period.
Balancing Blood Sugar Through Nutrition Webinar - $10
Tune in with Holistic Nutritionist Jennifer Linton, CNP, NNCP as she dives into what it means to balance our blood sugar levels using the power of food. She will be covering the importance of blood sugar regulation, what happens when there is imbalance, the roles of each macronutrient (Fat, protein, carbohydrates) in stabilizing blood glucose, and helpful recipe inspiration for meals and snacks.
Supporting Immune Health Through Nutrition Webinar - $10
Join our Holistic Nutritionist, Jennifer Linton, CNP, NNCP in a discussion about how nutrition and lifestyle choices impact our immune health. This webinar will help educate you and provide you with some helpful tips and evidence-based information in supporting your immunity year-round. Jenn will be talking about some power-house foods, some practical at-home herbal remedies, and some foundational nutrients in building immunity.