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Educational Classes and Resources

 At BI education is key!

 

Through our mentorship program  we offer several classes and training that fit any family situation for parents, guardians, and children. 

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Parenting Education: 

For: Parents & Guardians of children and teenagers 

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We utilize the Parents as Teachers (PAT) curriculum, which helps to provide parents with child development knowledge and parenting support, provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, prevent child abuse and neglect, and increase children’s school readiness.

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Evidence of Program Model Effectiveness
The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program model meets the criteria established by the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for an “evidence-based early childhood home visiting
service delivery model” for the general population.

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Life Skills: The goal of the Life Skills for Teens program is to provide individualized occupation-based interventions to educate pregnant teenagers on life skills. Learning life skills will help these pregnant teenagers learn how to prepare for life as a parent. These skills may include but are not limited to:

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  • Hygiene

  • Meal preparation

  • Health

  • Time management

  • Money management

  • Communication

  • Transportation

  • Parenting

  • Social interaction

  • Household maintenance

  • Community safety

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Breastfeeding: In this class, board-certified lactation consultants and experienced nurses teach proper positioning, feeding frequency, the importance of skin-to-skin contact, and more helpful tips to promote a successful breastfeeding experience.

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Overview of basic breastfeeding is given, including:

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  • How breastfeeding works

  • Common challenges and what to do about them

  • Latch

  • When to feed the baby

  • Nutrition for breastfeeding moms

  • Hands-on practice of positioning  

 

Childbirth Classes: Childbirth Preparation Class: This course will help you understand and prepare for the labor and birth process. We will review coping skills including breathing and relaxation techniques and guided imagery exercises. We’ll also discuss medical considerations and immediate newborn care and breastfeeding. A tour of the maternity suite, including labor and delivery and postpartum areas is also included. 

 

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