Wouldn’t it be amazing to know what to expect, to have tools to deal with the changes, and to have time set aside to understand each other’s needs and feelings?

The Gottman Institute’s research-based Bringing Baby Home workshops prepare couples for life with a baby and help them be the best parenting team possible. In a relaxed and supportive environment, parents learn to strengthen their relationship and foster their baby’s development. They build on what Dr. Gottman and colleagues found is the best predictor of marital adjustment after a new baby arrives: the quality of friendship in the relationship.

When babies grow up in a home with a positive, playful parenting team, they feel safe and nurtured and available to learn. They cry less, they smile more, and their parents’ cooperation helps them to pay better attention during play time so that they get more out of it.

John Gottman describes the Bringing Baby Home program below.

Couples who have participated in the program…

• Were more satisfied in their relationship and were more likely to stay together
• Were better prepared to bring their baby home
• Were more able to work together in family play and in co-parenting, with greater father involvement and more secure father-infant attachment
• Had lower incidence and severity of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Benefits for children…

• Had stronger language skills and cognitive scores
• Smiled and laughed more during family play at 3 and 12 months of age

The workshop is best taken before or during pregnancy (preferably second trimester), but it can be taken any time after baby is born. Pre-crawling babies are welcome to face to face sessions.

When should we take the Bringing Baby Home workshop?

Bringing Baby Home classes are relevant to young couples and families in a variety of life stages—considering parenthood, expecting a baby, or with an infant or toddler at home.

Bringing Baby Home is focused on building rituals of connection that will last the lifetime. It is applicable whether it is your first baby, or you have other children at home. However, the earlier you take the class, the more opportunity you have to practice the material before you need it.

How much is the Gottman Bringing Baby Home Workshop?

The cost of $500 includes:

• An electonic copy of the 350+ page Bringing Baby Home manual
• Presentation by Anne – Gottman trained therapist and Bringing Baby Home Educator – covering topics such as: forming a strong connection with your baby, looking after your couple relationship, and caring for your mental health
• Time for activities as a couple in which you practice the skills you’re learning on the day (Anne is available to support you as needed) 
• Morning and afternoon tea provided for face to face full day workshops. Nearby eateries are available for lunch.

What you gain from the day is an invaluable investment in yourselves and in the family you are creating

You may be eligible for rebates from your health insurance provider.

The next Bringing Baby Home workshop is 

ONLINE

for 4 weeks

7 – 9pm

commencing Wednesday 23rd October

REGISTER BELOW 

or phone Anne on 0432 99 88 31 if you would like further information