Caring for a Crying Baby: Managing Stress and Building Confidence Feeling overwhelmed by your baby's crying? You're not alone. Caring for an infant who has periods of inconsolable crying can be incredibly stressful, and sometimes your best efforts to soothe them just don't work. This informational session will help you understand the "why" behind the crying and give you practical tools to cope when you feel frustrated or overwhelmed. This virtual course is for expecting parents and those who have recently welcomed a newborn, since infant crying is often heightened between 2 and 8 weeks of age. This class lasts roughly 45 minutes and is offered each month on the second Tuesday at 1 pm. Pick up your packet of information at the Early Childhood Family Center a few days before the class.

Does getting out the door in the morning turn into a battle? Or maybe bedtime feels like a marathon event? You’re definitely not alone! This one-hour session is all about turning those daily "struggle points" into smoother transitions. We’ll explore simple, practical routines that you can start using at home immediately to make day-to-day life a little easier on everyone. Beyond lowering the stress levels at home, solid routines help your child feel secure and build the skills they’ll eventually need for school success. This is a quick, "real-talk" session designed to give you a clear plan and a few new tricks for your parenting toolkit. Come ready to swap ideas and leave with a calmer game plan for your next busy morning!