For many of us, parenting is one of the most rewarding, magical and fulfilling experiences we have ever known, one of the most (if not the most) wonderful aspect of our lives, but possibly the hardest and most exhausting job in the world. There are many long days and longer nights of caring for our little one(s). We forget about ourselves from time to time and, especially in the first weeks and months of the child’s life, we might find ourselves feeling isolated and lonely.
Getting to know each other, establishing a bedtime routine, learning how to wean the baby… these are all critical moments. But having human contact other than with our child(ren) and some organized opportunities to come out of our shells is important too.
Mommy and me classes offer a great opportunity for meeting other mums (and dads), hearing other parents’ experiences and connecting with our children on a different level.
Here are some ideas for mommy and me classes near to us:
Zumbini in various locations, including IronFlower Fitness (Little River)
Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-4, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun!
Baby Stars® Mommy & Me @ Baby Stars (Aventura)
The Baby Stars Methodology™ was developed specifically with each child’s academic and social future in mind. Parents and children are able to bond through special activities planned to enrich children’s lives and make moments together memorable.
Baby Boot Camp in various locations
These 60-minute stroller fitness classes cater to moms of all fitness levels: pregnant moms, new moms, and moms with one or more stroller-aged children. Our interval-based classes incorporate cardio, strength, and core for a total body workout.
Bass Babies @ the Bass Museum of Art (Miami Beach)
A weekly art program designed for our youngest visitors and their caregivers, to foster new discoveries in sensory awareness, creativity and pre-literacy skills through hands-on art activities.
Mommy and Me (Daddy too) cooking class @ The Real Food Academy (Miami Shores)
This special type of class is held only a few times a year, but offers one of the most delicious bonding experiencing you can imagine. You'll eat excellent food that you prepared together.
...and if you don't mind driving a little further South there is also:
Mommy and Me Pilates @ Body Belly Baby (Coconut Grove)
Mommy and Me Pilates class is addressed to moms and baby from 6 weeks up to one-year old. it allows every mom to have a safe, effective physical activity together with your baby.
