For 1st60DAYS, 1stYEAR and ToddlerYEARS Parenting Course, lasts about 3 hours per session. 1-2 sessions would be conducted in person while the other sessions are likely conducted virtually. The venue of the in-person classes would be advised closer to the class dates, as it depends on the class size and availability of the teaching facilities.
Trainers would be teaching and facilitating sharing among the participants during the session. For larger class sizes, Facilitators may be brought in to facilitate one of the small group sharing.
The course consists of 3 or 4 sessions, as each session covers different topics. We strong encourage you and your spouse to attend all the sessions.
However, if you are unable to attend 1 of the sessions, you may self-read and check your understanding with your Trainer/ Facilitator after.
Yes, you may still sign up for the course if you are in your 1st trimester. Generally, we recommend that couples attend the course during their 2nd trimester as this is usually the period when most pregnant mommies are less tired.
As spaces are very limited, we recommend interested couples to enquire during the 1st trimester and attend the course within the 2nd trimester.
Parenting is a partnership between husband and wife. It is therefore a necessity for couples to attend the parenting course together, so that both parties are aligned and united in the parenting journey. Exceptions only apply for single parent.
Other caregivers such as grandparents or helper may attend the course with additional fees. As the teaching medium is in English, please ensure they have a reasonable command of the language to benefit.
We cover feeding and burping of babies in our course. Bathing a newborn and changing a baby’s diaper are not part of the course cirriculum. Nonetheless, our Trainers may avail themselves to share these areas after the course.
The 1stYEAR Parenting Course build on foundation established in the 1st60DAYS, and ToddlerYEARS Parenting Course is similarly built on the foundations of 1stYEAR.
If you did not attend the preceding course(s), the Trainers will seek to understand your current challenges, walk you through some important principles and provide interventions that you can implement, so as to get you up to speed before attending the 1stYEAR or ToddlerYEARS courses.
We generally discourage bringing babies for the session due to space constraint, and possible disruption to the sessions. It would also distract either parent from learning during the session.
We strongly encourage you to find a babysitter for the sessions. Nonetheless, the Trainers will make exceptions for exigencies.
If notice is given at least 30 calendar days from course commencement date, you will receive a full refund less $50 admin fee.
If notice is given 14-29 calendar days from course commencement date, you will receive a full refund less $100 admin fee.
However, if notice is given less than 14 calender days from course commencement date or in the event of no show, there will be no refund.
1st60Days courses are planned for bi-monthly.
1stYEAR course are scheduled twice a year, mostly Mar/April and Aug/Sep windows.
ToddlerYEARS course are planned once this year, usually in June/July.
Courses are conducted when there are sufficient participants and subject to availability of teaching facilities.
Please register your interest as soon as possible, so that you will be informed about the upcoming courses. You may also check the latest schedules in the Upcoming Events tab.