July 30, 2010

WiggleWorm Parent Support Group

                         (schedule is tentative and subject to change)

Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 

Guest Speaker: Dr. Matthew Good (TC Thompson / Highland Pediatrics)

Topic: Basic Care - Part I: Feeding

- Nutrition

- Breastfeeding / Bottle-feeding

- Food Allergies

- Introducing Solid Foods

 

Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Guest Speaker: Dr. Matthew Good (TC Thompson / Highland Pediatrics)

Topic: Basic Care - Part II: Sleeping

- Helpful Methods

                - Amount of Sleep

- Napping

 

Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Guest Speaker: TBA

Topic: Postpartum

               - Self worth

                                               - Balancing Act

                                               - Support System

 

Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Guest Speaker: Julie Baumgartner (First Things First)

Topic: Relationships

             - Husband / Wife / Partner

             - Parents / In-laws

             - Older Children

 

Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Topic: Holiday Social

 

Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Guest Speaker: Cindy Jackson, RN (Erlanger’s Safe & Sound)

Topic: Child Safety

                                            - Child Proofing

                                            - Car Seat Safety

 

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Guest Speaker: Dr. Tonia Cox (Pediatric Diagnostics)

Topic: Physiological Growth and Development

                            - Pediatrician

            - Immunizations

            - Illnesses

 

Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Guest Speaker: Mary Jane Thomas, Speech Therapist (TC Thompson)

Topic: Cognitive Growth and Development

                           - Language & Speech

           - American Sign Language

           - Books, DVDs, etc.

 

Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Guest Speaker: Dr. Robin McWilliam (Siskin Children's Institute)

Topic: Behavior

          - Parenting Styles

          - Discipline

 

Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Guest Speaker: TBA

Topic: Physical Activities

                         - Appropriate Activities (YMCA, CDM, etc.)

         - Playgroups / Playdates

 

Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 (tentative)

Topic: Celebrate Summer

 

Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 (tentative)

Topic:   Social Gathering w/ spouses