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Putnam County Dept. of Health Offers Two Free Programs for all New Moms
Are you a mom of a child between the ages of 0 and 1 who would like to learn more about newborn care, breastfeeding, child development, parenting and child safety as well as social and emotional support? The parenting programs offered by the Putnam County Department of Health are for you.
Parenting programs are being offered in Kent and Mahopac every Friday from 1- 3pm. The New Mommy's Chat Program is held in Kent every Friday from 1- 3pm at the Kent Public Library on Route 52. The New Mommy's Chat Program has been hosted by Putnam County Department of Health's Maternal Child Health Nurse Anka Roberto, RN, MSN, MPH in cooperation with the Kent library.
Anka specializes in maternal and child health and will provide valuable information to participants. The Chat Program has been in existence for the past year and has helped many new moms with managing their newborn as well as tips for caring for older siblings. The Chat Program is primarily for moms of children ages 0-1 year old. Please call Anka at (845) 278-6558 ext. 2124 to register.
The Putnam County Department of Health, in cooperation with the Mahopac Public Library, is also offering the New Moms Group. The New Moms Group will resume on Friday, January 26, 2007 and every Friday after that from 1- 3pm. The group will be held in the Garden View Activity Room in the Mahopac Library on Route 6. This group is also primarily for moms of babies ages 0-1 year old.
The Health Department's Maternal Child Health Nurse, Diane Liscia, RN, MS, will host the New Mom's Group and provide support and guidance on topics such as growth and development, breastfeeding, sleeping patterns, managing colic, immunizations, nutrition, parenting skills, coping techniques, etc. Please contact Diane at (845) 278-6558 ext. 2119 to register. There is no cost to attend either program and siblings are welcome. Feel free to drop in at any time during either two-hour session. This is a great way to meet new moms and network. Registration is kindly requested.
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