Prepare for a soft landing into new parenthood.
Practical information and self-reflection come together to create a sophisticated framework for understanding and adapting to life with a baby. Our unique class will guide you from the first hours through the first three months.
Relax as you get to know your baby and yourselves in this new role.
What is included
- Short informational videos with captions
- An original illustrated workbook
- Prompts to get you reflecting & connecting
- Downloadable resources
- Complete reference list
What we cover
- What to expect in the first hours, days and weeks
- Bonding with baby
- Understanding cues and cries
- Newborn care
- Tummy time: why, when, and how much
- Choosing a pediatrician
- Choosing caregivers
- Balancing your needs with your baby’s
What to expect
Our class is designed to be taken together. Learn, process, and work through the questions and leave class on the same page.
Class can be taken at your own pace. Complete it in an evening or over the course of a few days. Our videos can be streamed from any internet-connected device. They are not downloadable.
Our downloadable workbooks contain cheat-sheets to jog your memory later and help you process in the moment, printable resources to have on hand, pages to jot notes or journal on, checklists, and more.
Learn together, leave connected.
Meet your guide
Melina Gac Levin, MSEd
Melina has over a decade of experience supporting children, families and educators. She teaches graduate courses in child development at Bank Street College of Education, from which she holds dual masters degrees in Infant and Family Development, Early Childhood General and Special Education, and Early Intervention.
Her undergraduate degree is from Columbia University, where she studied visual arts, Latino studies, and dance. Melina presents regularly at professional conferences including at Bank Street's Infancy Institute, the Language Series, and the NYSAIS Diversity and Equity in Curriculum Conference. She is a partner in Premier Pediatrics' First Month Project and a contributor to Motherly.
Melina is raising two multicultural, biracial, bilingual daughters with a loving partner who is equally committed to centering culture and self-reflection in their home. Their days are full of dress-up, storytelling, and cooking.
Non-judgmental
“Melina has strong instincts, and a warm non-judgmental approach that puts parents at ease.”
Ronit, mother of 2
Wonderful and insightful
“The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and this course is wonderful and so insightful!”
Luke, father of 1
Calming and helpful
"The workshop was calming, thoughtful, and helpful. Intelligently prepared, well-taught and much appreciated!"
Anna, mother of 2