Got a baby? Got questions?
Baby's First 2 Years is a free drop-in program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months. This program is an opportunity to learn from guest speakers and enjoy support, conversation and validation in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
The program takes place on Fridays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Place Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. The schedule of speakers and topics through the end of the year is:
Nov. 29: Paul Hendriks, Knowledge First Financial, on registered education plans;
Dec. 6: Rita Shergill, Postpartum Society, on adjusting to motherhood;
Dec. 13: Meghan McLoud, speech and language consultant, SFSCL, on speech and language;
Dec. 20: children's programmers from Coquitlam Public Library, "Books and Babies Christmas sing-a-long."
Financial support for this program comes from the United Way of the Lower Mainland and the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
For more information, visit placemaillardville.ca or call 604-933-6146.
