Parent Nest: A guided play and connection series

Parent Nest: A guided play and connection series

Fridays, March 7 – 28, 9:15 – 10am

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 “Farm-to-Field” exploration to “Messy Magic” 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.

Week by week, we’ll explore:

• March 7th – Rolling & Reaching – Watch your baby’s confidence grow as they master new movements through guided floor play and gentle challenges.
• March 14th – Musical Conversations – Experience how rhythm and melody spark your baby’s earliest attempts at communication and social interaction.
• March 21st – Farm-to-Field Discovery – Engage your little one’s senses with natural materials and textures that expand their understanding of the world.
• March 28th – Messy Magic Exploration – Delight in watching your child’s creativity bloom through safe, sensory-rich play experiences.

While the children are engaged, we will take time to observe, connect, and support one another—building meaningful friendships and a strong community of parents and caregivers. Our experienced facilitators provide a welcoming space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and offering practical tips to support your child’s development at home.

Free for members! Registration required

Free Children Under 12 Months

$35/Per Person- Non-members (We will email you a link to pay)