Parenting Support and Resources
Find Your Community Here
The 14Y is rich with resources for parents of young children.
The 14Y is a place your family can call home. The early childhood team is here to support you as a parent. Whether it’s taking a yoga class for new and expecting parents, chatting with our parenting experts, or participating in an early childhood class with your child.
If you have questions about 14Y Early Childhood Classes, please email Catherine, Manager of Early Childhood Admissions, at CWenglowski@14StreetY.org.
Upcoming Parent Support Classes
New Parent and Prenatal Yoga
For One Adult + Baby (Once you are cleared to work out by your Doctor)
Mondays and Saturdays | 11:00 – 11:45 AM
M Free, NM $40 Register here
Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga with Kiyoe. Recharge and center yourself. Bring your baby 0-12 months. This is a time to focus on you with our little ones as partners! You’ll meet other families and watch your little ones connect as we focus on balance, awareness, and wellness.
Kiyoe has completed her 200-hour Registered Yoga Training with Erica Stanzione and took additional training in Prenatal, Postnatal and Baby yoga. Kiyoe in addition has worked as a registered nurse in Japan as well as a maternal, child, and reproductive health specialist in developing countries. Supporting pregnant people and their families go through the stages of pregnancy, from birth through to the postpartum period, is her passion. Kiyoe loves teaching yoga and also has training in doula, lactation, childbirth education, and babywearing.
Baby Chat and Play
Parent Meet Up for babies 6 months and older
Wednesday | 11:30 – 12:30 PM
M Free, NM $40 Register Here
Baby on the move crawling? Join us at the 14Y for support, camaraderie, and information sharing. This is a time to celebrate and vent! Talk about all the feelings that come when a baby enters your life – adults can chat while babies play in a safe, caring environment. Run by early childhood expert and 14Y staff member Nancy Weinrib, LMSW.
Newest Parent Meet Up for babies 0-6 months
Wednesday | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
M Free, NM $40 Register Here
Have a new baby in your life? The group is for our newest families. Join us at the 14Y for support, camaraderie, and information sharing. This is a time to celebrate and vent! Talk about all the feelings that come when a baby enters your life – adults can chat while babies play in a safe, caring environment. Run by early childhood expert and 14Y staff member Nancy Weinrib, LMSW.
Baby and Me Pilates
For One Adult + Baby (Once you are cleared to work out by your Doctor)
Thursdays | 11:15 – 12:00 PM
M Free, NM $40 Register here
Expectant Parent Support Group
Groups forming now. If you’re interested, please email Jill Shely at JShely@14streety.org
Come learn the ins and outs of caring for your new baby and find community with other expectant parents. Topics covered may include helpful parenting skills, discussing plans for the first few days at home and adjusting to life with a newborn.
14Y Breastfeeding Support Groups
Breastfeeding Support for New Moms
Check the Calendar for Dates | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
M Free, NM $40 | Register Here
Discuss your breastfeeding journey, share stories, ask questions and problem-solve with Leigh Anne O’Connor (IBCLC, LCCE). A scale is available to weigh your infant.
La Leche Meeting for Nursing Moms
Check the Calendar for Dates | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FREE Register Here
This class helps parents to breastfeed through parent-to-parent support, encouragement, information, and education, while promoting a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and parent.
Looking for Parenting Support?
We offer parenting groups for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Come for guidance, resources, and community. Please Contact Jill Shely, Associate Director of Early Childhood, for schedule and additional information. Contact Jill
Early Childhood Classes
For Families with Babies and Toddlers
Whether you’re looking for social activities for your energetic toddler, classes that encourage your baby’s development, or opportunity to connect with other new parents, we have something for you and your little one. Fall Classes
Prelude to Preschool
For Children Ages 12-34 Months
Our signature programs help your child develop confidence, community, and independence during their first experience of school! Learn More
Baby and Toddler Swim Classes
For Ages 6 – 35 Months and Caregivers
Do you have a little splasher on your hands? Bring them to the 14Y Pool! Classes designed to help your little one become comfortable in and around water so when the time comes, they are ready to learn how to swim. Aquatics Classes