At Love’s Pathway, we believe knowledge is power! We are committed to equipping young parents with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Our Classes & Workshops provides a variety of educational opportunities designed to support parents and their babies at every stage.
We offer monthly life skills classes tailored for both parents and children, covering essential topics to promote stability, confidence, and success. Additionally, our specialized workshops focus on:
Our workshops are free and open to foster, justice-involved, and system-impacted young parents, providing tools that support healthy families and strong beginnings.
Below you can explore our current workshops and register for upcoming sessions.
Upcoming Experiences
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Learn what to expect in labor and birth and gain tools to advocate for yourself and your baby. This relaxed, guided workshop combines practical childbirth education with gentle, creative reflection. Move through short, self-paced modules with expressive activities to deepen understanding and build confidence.
What you’ll cover
Stages of labor: physical and emotional expectations
Comfort and coping: breathing, positioning, massage, non‑pharmacologic pain relief
Creating clear birth preferences and communicating with your care team
Informed decision-making and advocacy during labor
Basic postpartum prep: healing, newborn care, and support resources
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This practical, compassionate workshop helps parents understand their feeding options and builds confidence in nourishing their babies. Whether you plan to breastfeed, pump, bottle-feed, or combine methods, you’ll leave with clear knowledge, hands-on skills, and realistic strategies for common challenges.
Who should attend
Expectant parents preparing for the postpartum period
New parents (birth parent, partner, or caregiver) seeking practical feeding support
Families planning a combination of breastfeeding and bottle-feeding
What you’ll learn
Feeding fundamentals
Breastfeeding basics
Pumping and milk expression
Bottle feeding with breastmilk or formula
Troubleshooting common challenges
Emotional and practical support
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Infant massage supports bonding, relaxation, and baby’s development. Parents will learn gentle techniques that promote connection, improve sleep, and support their baby’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
What parents will learn
Safe positioning and how to read your baby’s cues for comfort or overstimulation.
Gentle strokes and sequences for the legs, arms, chest, back, and face.
Techniques to ease gas and colic, such as tummy strokes and bicycle movements.
Rhythmic, soothing patterns to use before naps and bedtime.
How to adapt pressure and pace for newborns, preemies, and older infants.
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A concise, hands-on class designed to equip new parents with the essential skills and confidence needed for the first weeks at home with a newborn. The session blends demonstration, guided practice, and troubleshooting so you leave feeling prepared, calm, and capable.
Who this is for
Expectant parents (third trimester recommended)
Caregivers joining primary parents (partners, grandparents, doulas)
Anyone who wants practical, reproducible skills for newborn care
What you will learn
Diapering
Bathing
Soothing Techniques
Safe Sleep
Recognizing Baby’s Cues
Self-Care practices
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Prenatal Yoga
A gentle, supportive yoga class designed for expecting parents to build strength, reduce stress, and prepare body and mind for birth. Each session blends safe, pregnancy‑adapted postures, breathwork, and relaxation to foster resilience, ease discomfort, and deepen connection to your changing body.
Who it’s for
First-time and experienced parents seeking a safe, nurturing movement practice.
Pregnant people at any trimester (with instructor clearance for high‑risk conditions).
Partners who want tools to support labor and deepen prenatal bonding.
What to expect
Slow, mindful sequencing focused on pelvic stability, hip mobility, and spinal support.
Breath techniques (pranayama) to manage labor sensations and cultivate calm.
Pelvic floor and core work tailored for pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Gentle stretches and modifications for common pregnancy concerns (lower back pain, sciatica, hip tightness).
Guided relaxation and visualization to reduce anxiety and promote restorative rest.
Partner-friendly options and birth‑preparation tips woven into practice.
