Parent-Child Connections
Kate offers several parent-infant and toddler groups that combine neuroscience, play and attachment.
  • BabyConnection is for caretakers/parents with pre-crawling babies and offers information about nonverbal cues, the importance of tummy time, infant massage and movement, and how the brain and nervous system develop in relationship with the parent. Fun exercises, songs and finger plays are integrated into the curriculum. Offered Tuesdays for 6 weeks, 9:30 - 10:30. Fee: $65-$85 sliding scale.
  • ToddlerConnection offers six thematic groups with interactive exercises for parent-child dyads with crawling/walking children to age 3. The groups promote healthy nervous system development. Sign language, snack included. Not currently being offered.
  • EmotionConnection teaches parents about the importance of affect in being with babies and small children, and integrates the Emotion Coaching curriculum designed by John Gottman. Outside play is part of the class.  Also offered on Tuesdays at 9:30 for 8 weeks, alternating with BabyConnection.  Fee: $95
  • A Child’s Story: Illustrate you OR your child’s Creation Story and learn skills to be with babies. This is a special four hour workshop offered on occasional Saturdays.  Fee $40.

Prenatal Education
Pregnancy can be an exciting time, but it can also be a difficult time for many people. Kate has developed a prenatal education class called Conscious Pregnancy that informs expectant couples of the latest research in pre and perinatal psychology and neuroscience. She weaves science, storytelling, mind-body medicine, and art so parents can express feelings in a creative and safe way.  This class is offered on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 or Saturday mornings at 9:30 and last an hour and a half per class.  Four week class is $95 per couple.  Eight week version is $175.