Parenting Education

What should I expect as a parent?

Parenting is filled with lots of uncertainty. Vida Parent Support Services offers a parent education/material support program where moms and/or dads are matched up with a mentor who will support them and provide one-on-one lessons on topics like:

  • Developmental milestones (1-2 years old)
  • Infant and toddler nutrition
  • Potty training
  • Infant and toddler safety
  • Oral health
  • Bonding
  • Tantrums, boundaries, and discipline

 

We also offer one-on-one consultation with a lactation counselor before and after delivery and information on strategies to effectively co-parent and parent alone.

Store Credit/Little Dear Boutique

Through participating in our parent education/material support programming, moms and/or dads can earn credit to be spent in our store, The Little Dear Boutique. Our boutique has items like diapers, wipes, clothing, baby shampoo, formula, and other hygiene items for parents. If you are in need of gas, bus tickets, food or housing, we can help connect you to other community resources too.

Play Dates

Play Date Groups
Vida Parent Support Services hosts a free play group for mom, dads, and families. Upcoming dates are:

October – Pumpkin Patch (Details coming soon)

Please call the office at 920-731-4354, text Parent Support Services at 920-365-4587, or talk to your Vida mentor, if interested in attending. Registration deadline is a week before the event.

Moms Group

The Vida Moms Group offers fellowship for moms with one another. The group meets the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

2024 Moms Group dates are:

Thursday, August 1, 2024
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024

Please call the office at 920-731-4354, text Parent Support Services at 920-365-4587, or talk to your Vida mentor, if interested in attending.

If you register for Moms Group, childcare will be provided for children (age 1+) if desired in Little Bear Care.

Car Seat Program

Through the Vida Car Seat Program, expectant parents and parents complete a variety of parenting educational and mentoring sessions and earn credit toward a new car seat upon completion of the program.

Learn more about the Vida car seat program here.

Request A Parenting Education Appointment Today

FAQ's

When can I start receiving services?

You can start receiving our services during your pregnancy or immediately if you are already parenting a child under the age of 3.

Can the father of my child come with me?

Yes. Dads, spouses, and support persons are welcome to come and learn along with mom during her appointment times. Dads also earn credit to use and shop in Little Dear Boutique.

How long can I be in the program?

You can be in the program until the child you are going to have or are already parenting turns 3.

Is a visit to Vida confidential?

Yes, all of our services are confidential and free.
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