Late Summer/Early Fall 2026 Cohort

An Eight-Week Parenting Preparation Series

Thursdays • August 13 –October 1, 2026 • 6:00 - 8:00 PM

• Thursday, August 13 – Intro

• Thursday, August 20 – Motor Development

• Thursday, August 27 – Play

• Thursday, September 3 – Baby Brains

• Thursday, September 10 – Caregiving Routines

• Thursday, September 17 – Language and Sleep

• Thursday, September 24 – Adult Relationships
  If you have a partner/support person, please prioritize both being here during this class, especially.

• Thursday, October 1 – Postpartum Prep

In-Person • 6017 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, Oregon

An eight-week course on respectful beginnings, designed to help expecting parents build confidence, skills, and connection before baby arrives. These two-hour sessions are grounded in research and real life: big-picture principles, implementable details, and lots of space for discussion and questions. Whether you're reading every parenting book or not sure where to start, this course offers thoughtful guidance for navigating early parenthood with clarity and care.

*Price is for you and a partner/support person (and the support person can rotate!)

This fee reflects the full value of the 8-week program, which includes 16 hours of hands-on instruction, resources, and community support.

We are able to offer sliding scale options — the bold is the code to use at checkout.

• Slide5 (5% off)

• Slide10 (10% off)

• Slide15 (15% off)

• Slide20 (20% off)

• Slide25 (25% off)

• Slide30 (30% off)

• Slide35 (35% off)

If the price is prohibitive after the sliding scale, please reach out for scholarship options.