Baby Connections

12/01/2025

Check out this great free event sponsored by Juno - a chance to take care of yourselves and connect with others

Events

02/10/2025

A great opportunity to connect with other new moms and get support

Do you have a new baby at home? Are you feeling lonely or stressed or wondering if what your baby is doing is normal? We have a group for you! (And if you have a new baby and you're not feeling stressed, come to group and tell everyone your secret! 😅)

Parents in the postpartum year, whether with your first baby or your third, can join this FREE weekly group to get support for their own emotional wellbeing, recovery and transition into parenthood; baby’s development; feeding and sleep support; and community resources. Our First Year of Life Support Group meets on Thursday mornings at 9:30. The group is facilitated by Emily Fiorini, MA and meets on Zoom 3 weeks of the month and in person once a month.

Email Emily at [email protected] with questions, for the Zoom link, or to register for the in-person meetings.

01/27/2025

Does your baby seem uncomfortable or struggle with gas. Infant Massage can help, contact me if you are interested in learning more about my classes.

Colic can be tough on both babies and caregivers. No parent wants to see their baby in pain, and it's stressful to watch prolonged periods of crying without knowing what you can do.

Luckily, gentle infant massage can help. Certain strokes can help improve digestion and make it easier for a baby to pass trapped gas. It's a relief for the baby to feel more comfortable and safe, and it's a relief for parents to know they were able to have an impact. As caregivers, when we have actionable steps ready for us to improve our children's lives, we feel more empowered and connected.

05/06/2024

Come join us tomorrow for our Healthy Sleep class!

Join us to learn how to support your baby's (and your) sleep: we will review what is developmentally  appropriate for sleep by age, discuss realistic expectations, and help prepare you for when and why baby's sleep may change. This program will include simultaneous Spanish translation.…Learn More...

11/22/2023

10/12/2023

Is mealtime a battle in your house? 😫 Are you worried your child is becoming a picky eater, and you don't know what to do about it? Join Pediatric Occupational Therapist on Zoom on Wednesday Oct 25 to learn what you can do, and whether your child might need some further support.

Email Linda at [email protected] to register and receive the Zoom link.

"Picky" eating phases or patterns typically begin between ages 1 and 3, and can feel tricky to manage alone. Picky eating doesn't usually go away on its own, and may require parents to really work at it through changes to routines, food presentation or expectations. With the priority of safe and joyful mealtime experiences, there are many supports that can help prevent the dinner table from turning into a battleground. The role of the parent, child and environment in feeding will be defined. Anna will give an overview of the spectrum of picky eating behaviors, strategies to prevent and respond to picky eating, and let us know when a more formal evaluation might be called for.

09/03/2023

Program Registration is now open - Enhancing your Baby's Communication through Sign Language starts September 12th
https://carlislema.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30075

MyRec.com is proudly simplifying recreation management for our newest department in Carlisle, MA. Welcome Carlisle Recreation Department! https://carlislema.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

07/19/2023

Baby & Me Yoga (In-Studio) w/ Valerie Kacian in the RCY Waterfall Room (downstairs) Select Saturdays @ 11am: July 22nd {REGISTER} August 19th {REGISTER} Sept. 16th {REGISTER} Oct. 21st {REGISTER} Nov. 18th {REGISTER} Register w/ regular class passes Nourish your … Baby & Me Yoga Read More »

02/28/2023

Why Community is Important After Baby is Born By Valerie Kacian I like to tell my students that far more than the physical aspects (asana), building connections to yourself and to those around you is at the forefront of the … Why Community is Important After Baby is Born Read More »

02/03/2023

02/01/2023

If you are a new parent and you are feeling overwhelmed, please remember that you are not alone. There are many supports out there for you.

If you are having a really rough day and need someone to talk to immediately, please don't hesitate to use one of the many wonderful crisis lines:
Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-943-5746
National Crisis Line: text or call 988
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Line: text or call 833-773-2445
You will be connected to a trained, concerned, and caring professional who will take care of you!

Of course, First Connections is here to help as well. Our Emotional Wellbeing After Baby group meets via zoom every Thursday at 9:30. Email Heather at [email protected] to register or to ask questions.