New parenthood is an exciting time. It’s time to begin life with your baby and take on a new role. For some, it comes naturally, for others, more gradually. The Brighton District Library is offering new parents an opportunity to gather information about life with baby, ask important first year questions, and meet other new parents. First Time, First Year is a new group that meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kicking off the first session Thursday, January 28, will be local Brighton area pediatrician Dr. Mary Khunger of Integrated Health Associates. Dr. Khunger will talk about What to Expect in the First Year. Preregister by calling 810-229-6571 ext. 223. Admission is free and light refreshments will be available. The Brighton District Library is located at 100 Library Drive.
Each month parents will have an opportunity to hear presentations from early childhood experts about their child’s first year including growth, development, milestones, and caring for their infant. Guest speakers include pediatricians, dentists, early literacy specialists, dermatologists, and more. Topics range from coping with sleep schedules, nursing and bottle feeding, baby massage, reading, talking, singing, playing and writing with your infant, oral hygiene, and other infant topics.
First Time, First Year was started in response to the need for parent education and support for first time parents. “As a community library, our goal is to partner with community organizations to provide new parents with the best information available to them to raise happy, healthy children. We are excited to offer this program and look forward to meeting new parents and their infants,” said Mary Daugherty, Early Literacy Specialist at the Brighton District Library.
