Parenting Education

Pregnancy and parenting are filled with lots of uncertainty. Vida Support Services offers a mentoring program where moms and/or dads are matched up with a mentor who will support them and be their teacher. Mentors are seasoned parents. Simply put, they meet you where you are on your journey through parenting. They will provide one-on-one lessons on topics like:

  • developmental milestones (1-2 years old)
  • infant and toddler nutrition
  • potty training
  • infant and toddler safety
  • oral health
  • bonding
  • tantrums, boundaries, and discipline

 

We also offer one-on-one consultation with a lactation counselor before and after delivery and information on strategies to effectively co-parent and parent alone. 

While learning, moms and/or dads will earn credit, which can be spent in our store, Little Dear Boutique.

Through participating in our parenting education programming, moms and/or dads can earn credit to be spent in our store, The Little Dear Boutique.

The Little Dear Boutique has items like diapers, wipes, clothing, baby shampoo, formula, and other hygiene items for parents. If you are in need of gas, bus tickets, food or housing, we can help connect you to other community resources too. Mentors will work with clients to schedule appointments around a mom or dad’s busy schedule.

Play Date Groups
Vida Support Services hosts a free play group for mom, dads, and families. Upcoming dates are:

Outdoor Easter Egg Hunt: April 11, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Vida

Limited spots available! Register by April 4 – Sign up with your mentor, including how many in your family are coming.

Please call the office at 920-731-4354, text Support Services at 920-365-4587, or talk to your Vida mentor, if interested in attending. Registration deadline is a week before the event.

Help for moms, from moms. The Vida Moms Group offers fellowship for moms with one another.

The group meets the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

2024 Moms Group dates are:

Thursday, April 4, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Thursday, June 7, 2024

Please call the office at 920-731-4354, text Support Services at 920-365-4587, or talk to your Vida mentor, if interested in attending.

If you register for Moms Group, childcare will be provided for children (age 1+) if desired in Little Bear Care.

Through the Vida Infant Car Seat Program and Toddler Car Seat Program, expectant parents and parents complete a variety of parenting educational and mentoring sessions and earn credit toward a new car seat upon completion of the program.

Learn more about the Vida infant and toddler car seat programs here.

When can I start receiving services?

You can start receiving our services during your pregnancy or immediately if you are already parenting a child under the age of 2.

Can the father of my baby or child come with me?

Yes. Dads, spouses, and support persons are welcome to come and learn along with mom during her appointment times. Dads also earn credit to use and shop in Little Dear Boutique.

Can a dad receive services without the mother of the baby or child?

Yes. Dads can come for support, mentoring, and education.

How long can I be in the program?

You can be in the program until the child you are going to have or are already parenting turns 2.

Can I bring my baby or child with me to my appointment?

Yes. Babies and children are always welcome to come with their parents.

Is a visit to your clinic confidential?

Yes. All of our services are confidential and free.