Group meets across from the SF Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park
IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN REGISTERING REGARDING BABY'S BIRTH DATE: If you haven't had your baby yet, please put in today's date when registering rather than your due date and just make a special note or email with your due date. Thanks!
Did you and your family recently welcome your second child? Are you looking for an opportunity to connect with other second time parents while bonding with your new little one?
The Second Time Moms group is a supportive environment for parents to connect and share openly about the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a bigger family. Facilitated by Early Childhood Matters’ Director Rebecca Walsh, each session includes weekly readings and related discussions. Topics include supporting the older sibling in the transition to a new baby, self-care for you and the whole family, and activities and rituals that promote healthy attachment and brain development in your new little one.
From a recent participant: “I feel this is a special group, and it is the HIGHLIGHT of my week getting to see you all. It's so nice to have a scheduled social time right now, and I like that I force myself to make it to the class even when there are a million things going on, because I always leave feeling so much better.”
Frequently Asked Questions (Note that for virtual Zoom classes these do not all apply.)
How often does the Second Time Moms group meet? How long are the meetings?
Each Second Time Moms group meets once weekly for six to eight consecutive weeks (see schedule). The weekly meetings are 90 minutes long.
Can I bring my baby with me?
YES! This group is intended for parents and their new babies. Weekly meetings include special parent/baby bonding activities and rituals that promote healthy attachment and brain development in your new little one.
How old should my baby be when I join?
Typically, babies are between two weeks and three months old at the start of a Second Time Moms series. However, there is some room for flexibility. If you are wondering which upcoming group will be the best fit for you, please contact us.
Please note: if you are registering prior to the birth of your baby, you may use today's date as the date of birth and a generic baby name, if desired. You may then update your profile after your baby's arrival.
Can I bring my older child with me?
We ask that parents find alternate childcare for older siblings during the group. This series is a special time for second-time parents to openly connect with one another in a supportive environment, while also having protected time to bond one-on-one with their new baby.
