Parenting Skills Classes

TotSaver

This course was developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is helpful for anyone who cares for children. Topics include infant and child safety, and the causes of cardiac and pulmonary arrest. You will learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management. Click here for class dates and time

The course is taught by trained American Heart Association Instructors. Upon completion, participants receive a course participation card.

For additional information, call HealthEast Care Connection at 651-326-CARE (2273) or click here for dates and times.

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)

The ECFE program in your community offers classes, home visits and drop-in opportunities for parents and their newborns. Along with your baby, you will play and learn together. ECFE is part of the Community Education Program in your School District.

To find an ECFE program in your area call 651-582-8402 or visit their web site www.ecfe.info.

Welcome Baby

We have partnered with ECFE to bring this exciting class into our hospitals' Maternity Care Centers. During your hospital stay the ECFE educators will help you discover new and exciting information about your newborn. This class is offered weekdays at Woodwinds Health Campus. Ask your nurse for details or call
651-748-7282.

New Parents’ Connection

This is a fun and light-hearted opportunity for parents of newborns age birth to four months to get parenting ideas and learn about infant growth and development. Attend with your baby — grandparents and extended family are welcome, too! This group meets weekly at Woodwinds Health Campus.

There is no fee and registration is not required. For class information call
651-458-6632.

Infant Massage

Massage offers babies and parents a special way to interact that enhances bonding, communicates love, reduces tension and supports baby's physical development. The Natural Care Center at Woodwinds offers infant massage classes.

For information call 651-232-6830.

Minnesota Department of Health

Visit the Minnesota Parents Know website for information on a variety of pregnancy, birth and parenting topics. Brought to you by the Minnesota Department of Health.