Parenting
Foster Care & Adoption Information Meeting
Athens County Children Services 14 Stonybrook Drive, Athens, OH, United StatesAre you are interested in learning more about parenting opportunities through foster care and adoption? Attend this information meeting at Athens County Children Services and get your questions answered. There is no obligation to move forward. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Birth Circle March Online Monthly Meeting
Growing Together with Your Toddler Join us for an interactive dialogue about positive, proactive parenting with Dr. Sharon Carver, a developmental psychologist who directs the Carnegie Mellon University Children’s School (https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/psychology/cs/index.html). She will share practical strategies for supporting young children’s development so that the whole family can thrive. There will also be time for questions... Read More
The Birth Circle Online Monthly Meeting
Zoom event OhioOnce again, no presenter this month because the whole meeting will be focused on sharing our postpartum stories together. Regardless of how long ago your birth was, your story is welcome here. This is a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where ALL experiences are welcome. Even if you haven't given birth or navigated the months... Read More
The Birth Circle Online Monthly Meeting
Zoom event OhioAll About Breastfeeding! Whether this is your first baby or fifth baby, join Julie Gladney of Ebb and Flow Lactation Services and Cassie Meek of Athens La Leche League to learn more about breastfeeding and answer your questions! Ebb and Flow Lactation Services is the private practice of an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).... Read More
The Birth Circle Monthly Meeting: Birth, Adoptive, and Postpartum Story Sharing
The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United StatesBring a photo, card, printed story, or word that represents your birth or adoption to add to our Community of Stories wall. We have basic paper/markers/scissors available as well if you want to create something there. We will have our traditional Birth Stories meeting, expanded to include adoptive parents and postpartum stories as these are... Read More
Prepared Parents Workshop
The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United StatesDo you want to get ready to be a parent and earn baby stuff at the same time? Meet other parents and hear their stories? The come hang out with us! The Prepared Parents Workshop is offered by The Birth Circle, a small community group helping pregnant and new families in the Athens area! The... Read More
The Birth Circle Monthly Meeting: All About Breastfeeding
The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United StatesWhether this is your first baby or your fifth, join O'Bleness's lactation consultant Penny Williams, RN, BSN, IBCLC to learn more about breastfeeding and get your questions answered! As always, we will open with an opportunity to share birth stories! If you have a birth/adoption/family photo you'd like to add to our family wall, bring... Read More
Community Parent Gathering: Sharing Birth Stories
The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for our monthly gathering with Athens Birth Circle! This May, we celebrate Birth Story Month, a time to share and honor the incredible journeys of birth. Our meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 29th. Come connect with fellow parents, share your experiences, and glean wisdom from one another in a supportive and... Read More