Are you wondering how to run mom and baby classes? Perhaps you are dreaming about them (and have been for a while), but just haven’t taken the plunge! I have been there! The vision, the planning, then the overwhelm. Wondering how to put all your knowledge as a pediatric therapist into a class that doesn’t overwhelm mamas – ha!
Read on to learn about the why of my popular, sold-out mom and baby classes called Babies @ Play! Stick with me and get some cool insights into how to make this easier (aka, learn from my mistakes). Read to the end to stay tuned to how I can help you run your own mom and baby classes. How to get them up, running, and filled as well!
Why should you run mom and baby classes?
Running mom and baby classes as a pediatric therapist or post-natal professional is definitely something to consider. Why? Because every mama deserves less overwhelm and more confidence in their baby’s development. They also often have a ton of questions about sleep, reflux, and all the other ‘mama pain points’, as I like to call them. Pediatric therapists and post-natal professionals are the exact right fit for teaching this! My passion for teaching about infant development and supporting all those ‘mama pain points’ was inspired by my own experiences as a Mama.
And I’ll bet this is the case for you too!
As a result, my small business Kaili Ets Family Wellness was born. It was initially called Play & Bloom Therapy, but that is another story for another day.
Why did I start my Babies @ Play mom & baby play group focused on infant development?
When my first-born, Kristjan, was born, I thought I had a head start on the whole motherhood thing. I had 8 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist (I mean, come on…. infant/child development all the way). And I also had an entire childhood spent babysitting, tutoring, and camp counselling.
Truth-be-told though, motherhood was one heck of a ride for me initially and I felt ALL the feelings and had ALL the emotions. I remember ping-ponging between this feeling of “I’ve got this”, quickly followed by “what the heck am I doing”. Overwhelm, stress, exhaustion, confusion….. I felt it all.
And then I had a thought…. If I felt all of this (and I had the experience and knowledge about babies and kids), then what the heck must other mamas be feeling (many of whom have never even held a baby before having their own).
I decided then and there that my mission was to help mamas and babies reduce the overwhelm of motherhood, even in a small way! It really does take a village!
Turned My Dream Of Running Mom and Baby Classes Into a Reality
I decided to take my dream of running mom and baby classes and turned it into a reality. And so my Babies @ Play classes were born. Finally a mom and baby class that was focused on infant development, something that at the time, 7 years ago, was definitely NOT mainstream.
I just love running these classes! Cuddling the babies and helping them move brings me so much joy. But seeing the relief on mamas’ faces when their worry and overwhelm starts to melt away as I talk about a concept or teach a quick tip is the real kicker for me!
Over the past 7 years I have not only run these classes more than 50+ times. I can proudly say that, after a few hiccups in the road and trial and error, they have been sold out almost every time!
Want to run mom & baby classes in your neighbourhood?
The Babies @ Play: Running Mom & Baby Classes Made Easy was made just for you, so you can jump start getting out there and running your mom a baby classes. The course provides you with a proven step-by-step plan and personalized support so you can learn as you go.
This is suitable for infants and toddlers. It’s a 6 week-course that provides a step-by-step plan you can follow and implement – regardless of your current experience. It gives you the confidence and won’t be like the other attempts. This course will help you finally finally turn your dream of running mom and baby classes into a reality.
Why should you run your own mom and baby classes?
Adding in mommy & me group classes to your existing business (or start a side business of your own) is a brilliant idea! Why?
Being a mother can be so isolating as it is, with only your little baby to talk to day in and day out. Since COVID, that isolation has just increased. The need for connection (and getting out of the house) is even greater for humans in general, but especially for mamas. This building of community and making new mama friends is one of the most important perks of running mom and baby groups.
Yes, of course you want to teach mamas all about the importance of tummy time, how to encourage rolling, and help ease their fears around intro to solids. But ultimately, what they seek is the connection and the friendships that are made during class. They need to hear that others are struggling like they are, or have gone through a similar phase with their babies and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Help Mamas Find Their Village of Support
In addition to this building of community for the mamas, mommy & me classes are also supporting the bonding between mom and baby. These Babies @ Play classes provide a relaxed and supportive environment for parent and baby pairs. A place they can explore movement, music, and sensory play. These classes provide an important opportunity for social interaction, helping babies to develop essential communication skills through songs and imitation play.
As you can see, mom & baby classes are so important, and so needed. But where the real magic comes in is through the extra support and knowledge you bring as a postnatal, pediatric, developmental professional. Bam!
Who is the Babies @ Play: Running Mom & Baby Classes Made Easy online course for?
Well, it is for pediatric therapists and post-natal professionals who are ready to help more mamas (and babies).
You want a thriving program that is fun, engaging, and helps navigate the overwhelm of motherhood. You want financial success, time freedom, and most importantly to make a positive impact with every single person you work with.
What you will get when you join Babies @ Play: Running Mom & Baby Classes Made Easy?
- Access to a proven, step-by-step system – it’s like pressing the EASY button
- Customizable templates
- Exclusive Bonuses
How do I sign up for this course?
Visit Babies @ Play: Running Mom & Baby Classes Made Easy here and discover the brand new way to run and fill your mom & baby classes.
If you have considered starting a side business using your pediatric therapy knowledge, whether you are an occupational therapist, speech therapist, or physical therapist, then this course is for you! This will also be beneficial for all of you working in early intervention, with lots of tips and tricks (and some fun activities to keep things interesting for you and your clients).
And guess what, you don’t even have to be an allied health therapist to benefit from this course (and run your own mommy & me classes). I have designed this course to help postnatal doulas, midwives, and even yoga instructors. This course on how to run mom and baby classes will allow you to either run the course as laid out my me, or take bits and pieces and them to classes you already run!
Ready to Run Mom and Baby Classes Of Your Own?
If you are looking for a side business that includes no paperwork (remember? You get templates for that), no productivity measures, and be your own boss, then look no further! The Babies @ Play: Running Mom & Baby Classes Made Easy is the course for you!
In addition to teaching mamas about infant development, I have also added in holistic sleep support. Helping families find the true cause (if there is one) of why a baby may be waking a lot at night, or why they can’t settle without constant support and touch. My approach to sleep, and really everything related to parenting is developmentally driven and encourages responsive parenting with a huge focus on the attachment and bonding between parent and child.
And a big goal of mine is to help mamas trust their instincts. That is even the underlying theme in my new book, Mothering From Within: Find clarity, ease, and trust in your motherhood journey, but more on that later.
