New Moms
Welcome to motherhood! It’s a joyful, challenging, sleep-deprived time, and NPN is here to help you through it. Looking for support? NPN's New Moms Group gives you the opportunity to meet weekly with moms who have babies around the same age. We meet every Wednesday from 12:15pm - 1:00pm over Zoom. Check our calendar to sign up for the next one! We encourage you to attend weekly, or as often as your schedule allows.
New moms can also watch videos on topics such as infant sleep and postpartum depression, and seek advice and support on our member discussion forum. Trying to find a nanny? Our Childcare Classifieds can connect you with a parent-recommended caregiver or a nanny share family.
New! Check out our All About Baby directory to find a Chicago pediatrician, lactation consultants and childcare options.
Discussions
A colleague I am close to and work with with remotely had a baby boy in December and already has a daughter who is about 4-5 years old. I want to send something for her baby boy's arrival and for her daughter (and/or the whole family - basically I want to recognize this event). I need help with idea...
The January session of The Chicago New Moms Group starts Wednesday, January 25th at 1pm. Groups take place in person at Merry Music Makers located at 3759 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. Due to the fact that babies cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19, all moms are required to provide proof of vaccination. ...
Hey Guys! Tareema, NPN Programs Manager, here, and I wanted to share the great webinars we have coming up! All these webinars are FREE and will be packed with great information and resources. Also, they are not BORING! Especially our Q&A portions! Coming up in the next two months... ...
How do you know if your child is truly ready for preschool? How do I support a child who has anxiety about preschool? What if I, the parent, have anxiety? Join me for the next NPN Webinar: How To Have a Smooth Preschool Transition This Friday at 12 noon! See the link below for more information! ...
Happy new year NPN! Marsha's Music winter semester begins this Saturday, January 7th, and we hope you will join us! In the Music Together Mixed-Age (0-4 years) and Babies (0-8 months) classes, your child will love going for a musical ride with “Ridin’ in the Car” and “Trot to Grandma’s H...
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