Mommy & Me

[Cheri]

Since we adopted our son finding out about classes has been a bit difficult so I thought I would ask if any one here has found some that are helpful. Marcus and I went to our first meeting with Kaiser that offers a class for the 6 months to 1 year. Anyone on this group in this???
Also, we are looking into Kindermusic, anyone have experience? Would you recommend? Any info would be helpful.
Thanks!
Cheri
Looking for fun stuff to do with my son during these cold months

[Colleen&Kail]

theres always mygym, i am going to start bringing kail there this month. it is a mommy and me kind of class. i think anna goes there she could tell you more.

[Sara]

I went to a kindermusic class a long while back with Jacob called Music Together. We only went to the intro class because it was a bit much for me (the lady running it is very nice, but really into it and repremanding the parents for not doing what she wanted!) There is also a kids play gym run by the parks and rec that was fun and relatively inexpensive.

Sara

[Lisa]

Here are a few websites to check out. I agree with Sara about Music Together. But the classes are always full...so people like them. I've done both KinderMusic and Music Together and found KinderMusic to even tougher.
http://www.jfcs.org/Services/Children%2C_Youth%2C_and_Families/Parents_Place/Parents_Place_in_Sonoma/
http://calparents.org/
http://www.musiceveryone.com/
http://www.playdategail.com/
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/econnect/start/start.asp?SCheck=905952330&SDT=39087.8315046296&LanguageId=1&LanguageIndex=1
http://www.sonoma.lib.ca.us/
http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee.asp?gymid=165

[Cheri]

Thank you for the suggestions. I will begin to look into them.

[becky]

also take a look at CPI they offer alot of mommy and me classes.

[meeg124]

I'm kind of the overscheduled, take as many classes with your child as possible parent. :lol Sonoma County has tons of fun things to do with your child and a lot of them have been listed already. Here is my 2 cents worth :)

If your son is into music, Music Together is a great class. HOWEVER, I totally recommend that you take the class from Colleen Toner in Sebastopol rather than the ones done by Ginger in Santa Rosa. Colleen is much more laid back person. Here is the website http://www.westcountymusictogether.com/

Sebastopol also offers a kindergym class, but I can't remember what age it starts at... I think at six months but goes up to 5. It is definitely a high energy group but cheap and fun :) Here is their website http://www.seb.org/classes.html#tiny_tots

I just saw this on the Sebastopol Community Center website... haven't tried it but it looks like it could be fun:

Musical Mothering

Musical Mothering is a creative music and movement class for parents and young children, featuring beautiful multi-cultural songs, dances, and experiences to grow on. Maria accompanies the classes with piano, guitar and African Drum.

Optional: Musical Mothering Songbook Cost: $10

Instructor: Maria Billings-Jameau, holds her M.M. degree in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, a movement based pedagogy. She has studied music and dance in a variety of cultures and has taught eurhythmics to all ages throughout the U.S. Also a mother of two, Maria created the Musical Mothering program in 2000.

Location: Youth Annex Side Room Day: Wednesdays Time:10:30

Ages: Children up to 3.5 years

Cost: $75.00 per 6 week session (please no drop ins)

Session: January 10 through February 14

Please Register in Advance by calling 707-823-0874

The YMCA has an indoor heated pool and parent/tot classes starting at 6 months. We just joined as members and have been using the pool at family swim time. Their classes are very economical for members, although they don't offer a lot for under 3 years olds, other than swimming. I really loved doing the parent/tot swim classes with Caden and I'm kind of bummed that he has graduated to a swim class on his own. Here is a link to the Y's page http://www.scfymca.org/aquasch.htm

Have fun!

[CMT]

i'm starting mygym here agin in the next few weeks :)

[daisydoc]

I've been taking my oldest (Sevannah) to My Gym for two years now and started my youngest (Jazper) when he was about 5 months old. They both love it and so do I!

The new sessions starts at the end of the month (the 29th). They use to offer everything in 8 wk sessions but had many requests from parents to offer an monthly payment plan. So starting with this next session you can chose to do the monthly payment option or the 8 wk session payment. Advantages od the monthly... you save money and get to go to MULTIPLE CLASSES plus one freeplay!

If you want more info please PM (private message) me or give me a call 486-6506. You can also check out their website
http://www.my-gym.com/franchisee.asp?gymid=165

You can also try a class for FREE to see if you and your babe will like it!