Vernon Health Unit

Vernon Health Unit

Parenting groups such as Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.

A brief glimpse of what to expect in the classes:  

  • Social Emotional Development
  • Safer Sleep
  • Speech & Language Development
  • Dental Health
  • Healthy Babies
  • Introducing Solids and the Feeding Relationship
  • Infant Development
  • Injury Prevention
  • Wellness and Mental Health
  • Sexual Health after Baby
  • Navigating Healthcare Systems
  • Childcare  

Please click on the "Resources" tab for the most recent parenting group/Baby Talk schedules. This program may be offered at other non-IH locations. Contact the health centre for more information about days, times and locations where this program is offered.

Please call your local public health nursing office to learn more about upcoming parenting groups.

Resources

Armstrong Baby Talk Upcoming Schedule
Enderby Baby Talk Upcoming Schedule
Vernon Baby Talk Upcoming Schedule
Cranbrook Baby Talk Upcoming Schedule
Penticton Baby Talk Upcoming Schedule
Nelson Baby Group Schedule Fall 2024
Trail Baby Talk Upcoming Schedule

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