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Prepared Parenting: Master Newborn Feeding
2024-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Welcome to our comprehensive workshop on newborn feeding!

Whether you’re planning to breastfeed, bottle-feed, or a combination of both, we’ve got you covered. In this session, we’ll dive into the ins and outs of feeding your newborn, including breastfeeding techniques, bottle-feeding tips, and pumping strategies. Plus, we’ll discuss common challenges and what to do if you encounter difficulties along the way.

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Parento Pod: Building Sustainable Foundations as a Working Parent
2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Does working parenthood feel like a juggling act and some days you’ve got it and some days you don’t? We’ve all been there!

In this 4 week Pod, we will be exploring what it means to thrive as an individual and professional working parent. You’ll gain valuable insight, find community, and identify strategies that you can implement right away as you build strong foundations that will support you for years to come.

Parento Pods are virtual group coaching cohorts for parents who want to build connections with others, hear different perspectives, and create a community of support. Sessions are led by expert parent coach, Amanda Hemm.

What to expect:

Weekly zoom calls with facilitated conversation
Handy resources sent out after the call to support the topic of the week
Supportive community of working parents just like you
A sense of confidence that you can thrive at work and home

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Prepared Parenting: Essential Newborn Care
2024-08-07 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax), 2024-06-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
In this class, we’ll cover everything you need to know to confidently care for your newborn while also prioritizing your own recovery journey as a birth parent – or supporting your partner as she recovers. From diaper changes to soothing techniques, feeding tips, and self-care strategies, we’ve got you covered.

New to parenting? Don’t worry – we’ll provide you with the knowledge and skills to navigate this exciting time with ease and confidence.

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Thriving at Work and Home
2024-07-31 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)
It’s no secret that being a parent and a professional – all while maintaining a sense of self – is not easy! One minute you’ve got it, and the next minute, well, you know the feeling.
In this interactive workshop, caregivers of all ages and stages will identify the obstacles they face, share ideas and resources for overcoming them, and learn simple steps forward. At the end, each parent will commit to taking one action step that can start to make a difference today.
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Deep Dive: Healthy Families with Kelly McGinnis
2024-07-30 14:00 - 14:30 UTC
Join us on LinkedIn Live for a lively conversation with Kelly McGinnis of Incredible Family. We’ll be exploring questions about what it means to have a healthy family and how to determine what that is for you. Questions like “How do you find positive parenting role models and filter out the noise of unwanted advice?” and “What’s up with this unattainable concept of “balance” and is there another model that we can replace it with?” will certainly be discussed.
This Month’s Guest: Kelly McGinnis has a passion for helping families, specifically moms. She spent the last 20 years educating, encouraging, and empowering families to be their best self and trust their strengths. She is a Certified Gottman educator, Emotion coach, and Certified Positive Parent Strengths coach. She has a passion for supporting parents, coaches, and families through the various transitions that take place along the parenting journey. She is also one of the Founders and CEO of Incredible Family, an organization committed to unleashing potential in working parents and families through developing strengths.

Parento Pod: Drop-in Hour for Expecting and New Parents
2024-06-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-06 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Welcome to Parento’s Drop-in Hour, a welcoming space for expectant parents and those who have recently welcomed their little ones into the world!

Led by a postpartum doula and parent coach, this group is your go-to destination for support, knowledge, and resources as you navigate the journey of parenthood. Whether you have burning questions, need a listening ear, or simply crave connection with others who understand, join us as we cheer you on through this incredible adventure.

Thursdays 3pm ET / 12pm PT

Parento Pod: Building Capacity & Confidence at Work and Home
2024-06-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Welcome to “Building Capacity & Confidence at Work and Home,” a transformative 4-week group coaching program designed to empower parents like you to thrive both at home and in the workplace.

If you’re feeling stretched thin and craving the skills and strategies to unlock your full potential, you’re in the right place.

Led by a seasoned parent coach, this program takes a strengths-based approach, focusing on using the skills you already have and building from there. Get ready to boost your confidence, build your capacity, and create a life where you can shine both at work and home.
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Summer Survival: Strategies and Tips for Working Parents
2024-06-12 13:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Get ready to love summer vacation again!

In just 30 minutes, we’ll arm you with essential tools to navigate the challenges of kids at home, while balancing work and family life. Learn effective time management techniques, discover ideas for keeping kids occupied, and gain insights into maintaining a healthy work-life balance during the summer months. Let’s turn those summer challenges into a summer of fun!

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Parento Pathways: Plan Your Parental Leave Journey
2024-06-04 15:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Introducing the NEW Parento Pathways planner for expectant parents.

Join us as we unveil the Parento Pathways – a comprehensive tool designed to help you be prepared at work and home. Chock full of tools, templates, and checklists, use Pathways as a guide from day 1 all the way through your return to work.

With the right tools, parental leave can be an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Parento is here to support you every step of the way.

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Parento Pod: Drop-in Hour for Expecting and New Parents
2024-05-23 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
This Parento Pod is a community space for new parents and parents-to-be. Meet with peers, ask questions of a postpartum specialist, and create your community of support.

This is a safe space for parenting together. There is no judgment and no wrong way to show up – messy buns, spit up on your shoulder 0r work attire. All 100% appropriate.

Drop in once or make it a regular part of your week. Partners and babies welcome!

Thursdays 3pm ET / 12pm PT

Building Resilience in Kids
2024-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
One of the most valuable skills a parent can cultivate in their child is resilience—the capacity to rebound from setbacks stronger and more resourceful. In this workshop, we’ll explore why shielding children from difficulties might hinder their growth and how facing challenges head-on fosters resilience.
What You’ll Gain:

Understanding Resilience
The Role of Adversity
The Pitfalls of Overparenting
Strategies for Support
Promoting Autonomy
Navigating Technology’s Impact

Leave equipped with strategies to balance your protective instincts with opportunities for your child to face and overcome challenges, ensuring they grow into resilient, capable adults ready to tackle life’s ups and downs.
Presented by Mariel Benjamin LCSW, Cooper
Mariel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience at Mount Sinai Medical Center working with families and children. She is the Director of Groups at Cooper, and mom to 2 young children. www.yourcooper.com
Register to save your seat: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tf-mtqDwsEtwV93IwTdJ1joesaerFAnuL

Leadership Power Hour: Postpartum Anxiety and Depression at Work
2024-05-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
Return to work doesn’t mean recovered! With 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 dads struggling with postpartum anxiety and depression, many parents return to work still struggling with their mental health. What can organizations do to support employees as parents, professionals, and individuals?

Power Hours are interactive workshops that allow leaders to share ideas and receive take-aways that they can use to make an impact from day 1.

May 7, 2pm-3pm ET / 11am-12pm PT
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Understanding PMADS: Emotional complications in new parents
2024-05-02 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)
Let’s kick off mental health month with a frank conversation about the #1 complication of pregnancy and birth: perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).

Exploring parental mental health may not seem like the most exciting aspect of preparing for parenthood, but it’s undeniably crucial. With 1 in 5 moms and 1 in 10 fathers struggling with PMADs, it is important to understand the risks, signs, and options.

Learn the essentials, including risk factors and symptoms that will help you prepare with resilience and confidence. We’ll also discuss PMAD screeners and strategies to find support if needed.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize mental health for a smoother transition into parenthood.
Save your seat today!
May 2, 2pm-2:30pm ET / 11am-11:03am PT

Deep Dive: Why Employers Need to Hire Parents
2024-04-30 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)
Delphine Carter of Boulo joins Amanda Hemm and Tiarra Hamlett to talk about the MVP of organizations – the parents! We’ll be exploring how parents can leverage their “Power Skill” (no longer soft skills), the joys and challenges of working with working parents, why companies should hire parents, and so much more.
Delphine Carter is the CEO and founder of Boulo and proud working Mom. Throughout her career, she has hone her skill in building exceptional teams at top companies. however, she faced a challenge: a lack of diverse candidates and uninspiring resumes. Delphine’s pivotal moment arrived when she discovered the untapped potential among working mothers, inspiring the creation of Boulo – a platform empowering these “carpool geniuses” to chase fulfilling careers while prioritizing family commitments.

Parento Deep Dives
Join us on Instagram as we break down conversations around parenting, legislation, work-life balance, and more. These live chats are 30-45 minute intimate conversations with our Director of Parent Experience, Amanda Hemm and a guest speaker. Watch live at 2pm ET on the last Tuesday of the month or see the replay on our feed. https://www.instagram.com/parentoleave/
