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Taking a virtual tour offers families a chance to “meet” our Directors, learn about our indoor and outdoor classrooms, and discuss our unique educational approach.
One of the many benefits of being part of our JCC Chicago Early Childhood family, is access to premier parenting classes that offer guidance, tools, intention and the chance to deepen friendships.
Programs
The JNew Parents Group offers a professionally-facilitated supportive environment for first-time parents to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and connect with others while exploring relevant topics such as sleep, infant development, self-care, work-life balance, and ways they might incorporate Jewish culture into their growing families.
The journey into parenthood is unique and transformative for all families, and we honor the diversity of this powerful human experience. As such, JCC Chicago’s JNew Parents Groups are open to gestational, non-gestational, foster and adoptive caregivers who feel connected to Judaism in some way, shape, or form. We welcome ALL parents, regardless of age, race, gender identity and expression, sexuality, ability, or family composition.
Thursdays, October 13 – November 17
1:00 – 3:00pm
Bernard Weinger JCC
300 Revere Dr., Northbrook
Fee: $125
Please contact Jen Streicher at 224.406.9223 or jstreicher@jccchicago.org for program information.
This program is made possible by a grant from jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
With the arrival of each baby, we become “new” parents all over again, making both literal and figurative space for another infant as we adapt to the changing dynamics of a growing family. The JNew to Two (or More!) Parents Group centers on relevant topics such as infant care, supporting older children as they transition to big siblinghood, meeting the needs of kids at different developmental levels, appreciating each child as an individual, and recalibrating the balance of parenthood, work and relationships within our evolving identities as parents and individuals.
The journey into parenthood is unique and transformative for all families, and we honor the diversity of this powerful human experience. As such, JCC Chicago’s JNew Parents Groups are open to gestational, non-gestational, foster and adoptive caregivers who feel connected to Judaism in some way, shape, or form. We welcome ALL parents, regardless of age, race, gender identity and expression, sexuality, ability, or family composition.
Best suited for second, third, or fourth time parents of infants aged 0-9 months
Thursdays, November 3 – December 15
10:00 – 11:30am
This group will meet online via ZOOM Meetings
Fee: $90
(No Class 11/24)
Please contact Jen Streicher at 224.406.9223 or jstreicher@jccchicago.org for program information.
This program is made possible by a grant from jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
This program is a weekly interactive web series that you can attend from the comfort of your home. Join us for this professionally-facilitated parenting group, grounded in Jewish wisdom and text, which helps you reflect on the kind of parents and partners we want to become.
Keep an eye out for future sessions.
Please contact Rachel Schwartz at rschwartz@jccchicago.org for program information.
*This group is geared toward parents with at least one child between the ages of 2-5.
This program is generously supported by PJ Library Chicago. PJ Library Chicago is a program of JUF Young families – connecting families to Jewish life in Chicago.
Because new fathers deserve a community, too, we’ve created the JNew Dads Group! Professionally facilitated by a licensed counselor and father of two, this online group invites new dads to ask questions, share their experiences and exchange ideas with one another as they being the journey toward becoming the fathers they want to be. Weekly discussions will help dads grow as parents and partners, fostering meaningful friendships while covering topics related to parenting, child development, relationships, work-life balance and more. The JNew Dads Group is for first-time fathers of infants ages 0-12 months and welcomes men from both Jewish and Interfaith families.
Keep an eye out for future sessions.
Contact Jen Streicher at 224.406.9223 or JStreicher@jccchicago.org for more information.
This program is made possible by a grant from jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
The JNew Moms Group offers a professionally-facilitated supportive environment for new moms to share their experiences and exchange ideas as they transition to parenthood. Weekly small group discussions help new moms create meaningful connections with one another while exploring relevant topics such as sleep, child development, self-care, and ways they might incorporate Jewish culture into their growing families. The JNew Moms Group is for first-time mothers of infants ages 0-6 months and welcomes women from both Jewish and Interfaith families.
Keep an eye out for future sessions.
Contact Jen Streicher at 224.406.9223 or JStreicher@jccchicago.org for more information.
This program is made possible by a grant from jBaby Chicago, a program of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
“You and the group have been fabulous. Can’t tell you how much these exchanges and conversations have meant to me. Thanks so much for your efforts and guidance.” – Mark H.