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Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

May 8 @ 10:00 am

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Free – $35
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Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

Fridays 10am

Session 1: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Session 2: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Session 3: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Session 4: May 1st ,8th, 15th, & 22nd

Parenting is better together!

If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and worry, you’re not alone. Between those middle-of-the-night feeds and milestone questions, it’s natural to feel both overwhelmed and amazed—sometimes in the same moment. While you’re marveling at your little one’s daily discoveries, you might also be wondering if you’re doing enough, or wishing for a community that truly gets what this journey is like. That’s exactly why we created The Parent Nest: A guided play & connection series

Created specifically for infants and toddlers (from sitting age to 18 months), this four-week series takes place in the serene morning hours before the museum opens. In this distraction-free setting, your little explorer can safely investigate their world while you connect with other parents who understand exactly what this stage of life is like.

Each 45-minute session nurtures your child’s natural development through research-backed activities that:

  • Build Neural Pathways Through Movement: As babies roll, crawl, and reach, they’re not just exercising—they’re forming crucial brain connections that support physical coordination and spatial awareness.
  • Develop Pre-Language Skills: Our musical activities introduce rhythm, repetition, and simple signs, laying the groundwork for communication long before first words appear.

  • Enhance Sensory Processing: From our “Building Beginnings” exploration to “Splish Splash Discovery” play, each tactile experience helps your little one understand their world through touch, sight, sound, and movement.

  • Foster Social-Emotional Growth: Through guided interactions, babies learn early social cues while parents discover ways to support emotional development during daily routines.

Join us for a four-week play-based program designed to support your baby’s development while building connection with other caregivers.
Find your community of support: Early Development Classes in a Museum Setting

Free for members!
Free Children Under 12 Months
$35 – Non-members per session (We will email you a link to pay)

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZCbj1Erk9_lQ9nTWjnOB9GhNICc-SgDPacPEagj0jyTkH_A/viewform

Thank you to Musical Me for sponsoring our program.

Venue

Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery MOD
1855 41st Ave #10
Capitola, CA 95010 United States
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Phone
(888) 424-8035
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