Bringing Baby Home for Parents
For new or soon-to-be parents, navigating the chaos of early parenthood.
About Bringing Baby Home for Parents
Are you a new or soon-to-be parent, navigating the chaos of early parenthood? It’s common for new parents to become absorbed in their baby’s world, but there’s one vital element that often gets overlooked: the emotional connection between you and your partner. Research has proven that the relationship with your partner is the cornerstone of your baby’s development. It’s not just about raising a happy, healthy child; it’s about cultivating a loving, harmonious environment for your growing family. The Bringing Baby Home for Parents Workshop is your guide to strengthening these vital connections.
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Years of research has shown that a couple’s emotional connection is the real foundation for a baby’s development. It’s essential for new parents to focus not only on their new baby, but on their relationship, for a happy, healthy family.
The Bringing Baby Home LIVE Parents Workshop helps parents enhance their relationship satisfaction while bringing a new baby into their lives, teaching how to strengthen friendship, increase intimacy, and regulate conflict—thereby improving their well-being and that of their new child.
The 12-hour live in-person or virtual workshops are hosted by Gottman-trained Bringing Baby Home Educators.
You’ll learn how to…
- Strengthen your partnership for your baby’s developmental foundation
- Enhance relationship satisfaction in early parenting phases
- Use sensitive, responsive parenting tactics
- Coordinate effectively with family members for support
- Maintain both parents’ active involvement with baby
Gottman research shows that 67% of couples experience a significant drop in the quality of their relationship during the first three years of their baby’s life. Don’t let this happen to you!
Learn how to strengthen your friendship, increase intimacy, and regulate conflict with the Bringing Baby Home On-Demand Parents Workshop.
This research-based and tested program will help you and your partner enhance your relationship satisfaction while bringing a new baby into your lives, all from the comfort of your own home and on your schedule.
You’ll learn about child development, sensitive and responsive parenting tactics, how to coordinate with family members, and discover ways to keep each parent involved.
- Learn ways to strengthen your friendship, increase intimacy, and navigate conflicts effectively as new parents.
- Gain valuable insights into child development, responsive parenting, coordinating with family, and maintaining involvement together.
- Explore exercises and role-plays that help you nurture your relationship while raising a healthy, happy child.
This workshop is designed for ALL parents and families who are committed to providing a healthy environment for their children to grow in. We do recommend that parents and families should either be expecting or have children under the age of 3 for our research to be most relevant for your family.
- Married
- Committed Relationships
- Co-Parenting Families
- Adopting Families
- Multi-Generational Families
- Multi-Child Households
- Single Parents and More!
All work is done in a psycho-educational format to support discussion, encourage small and large group exercises, and spark personal reflection.
This educational workshop helps identify postpartum mental mood disorders. If you or someone you know is experiencing postpartum mood disorders, please reach out to a Gottman-trained therapist or a trusted mental health professional for further assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will John Gottman personally be conducting the workshop?
Live Bringing Baby Home Parent Workshops are presented by Educators who have completed the Bringing Baby Home Educator Training. These are professionals in your community who want to help parents and families through the transition to parenthood.
The on-demand Bringing Baby Home Parent Workshop is hosted by Joni Parthemer, MEd, and Julie Blackburn, who are both Bringing Baby Home Training Specialists. Joni Parthemer was a member of the original Bringing Baby Home research team.
Can we attend the workshop even if we aren’t married?
We strongly encourage all parents who are committed to creating a happy and health environment for their child(dren) to grow in. This includes parents who are married, in committed relationships, dating, co-parenting in separate households, single parents, and more.
If you do not have a partner to attend with you, we highly recommend bringing a trusted family member, friend, or caregiver who will be an integral part of your child’s life to attend as well.
Is this workshop appropriate for LGBTQ couples?
Yes. We welcome all families. While some of the workshop language is heteronormative, our curriculum does include research data on same-sex relationships.
Is the cost per person or per family?
Per family.
Can I give the parent workshop as a gift to someone else?
Yes. We also have Gift Certificates available upon request.
I’d love to come to your workshop, but my partner is a private person and is not comfortable sharing in a group setting. Is there public disclosure?
No problem. While there are some group exercises, participation is not mandatory. For in-person workshops, Educators are encouraged to provide enough space for families to engage privately. For live virtual workshops, you will be working in a breakout room setting.
Will we be left on our own or will we receive assistance?
The Bringing Baby Home Parent Workshop is a psycho-educational course rather than group therapy. Bringing Baby Home Educators are available to answer questions and clarify exercises, but they will not be providing therapeutic assistance.
Should I do anything to prepare?
There are no prerequisites to attending a parents workshop. The workshop is self-contained and is appropriate even if you’ve never heard of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, The Gottman Institute, or the Bringing Baby Home Program Some find it helpful to peruse the information and videos on our website, but even this is not required.
Can I bring my newborn?
Do you provide childcare?
Please check with your Bringing Baby Home Educator and/or event organizer directly to verify if they offer childcare options.
We do not live in Washington but we would like to attend a parent workshop in our area. Are workshops offered in other states or online?
Yes. While the Bringing Baby Home Program launched in Seattle, Educators are now around the world and we have an on-demand course if you are interested in independent learning.
You can learn more about live in-person or virtual parent workshops in your area on our Parent Events Page.
Do you provide discounts or scholarships to attend?
Please check with your Bringing Baby Home Educator and/or event organizer directly to verify their scholarship or discount opportunities.
