Upcoming groups & workshops with The Play Lab in Williamsburg, Brooklyn:
Donuts with Doulas, Feb 5-March 12th, Wednesday mornings from 9-10am . Find out more here and register!
Thursday, February 6th, from 6:30-8pm Marina & Chatequa will be hosting an in-person workshop with Feeding for Expecting Parents. Find out more here and register!
Building Your Birth Team! Thursday, February 20th. 6:30-8 pm – Register here.
Talking to Kids about bodies, reproduction & sex – workshop & discussion
Upcoming Class: March 2025 (on zoom)
$25 per family
In this virtual workshop & discussion, Marina & Chatequa, drawing on their backgrounds in early education, will present information & resources on talking to young kids, up to age 8, about bodies, reproduction & sex. The workshop will be interactive with plenty of opportunities for group discussion and to ask questions. Content and discussion will also be inclusive of all bodies & families and offer approaches that incorporate a queer lens. We welcome parents of babies or future parents, as well as parents of toddlers and young kids, who want to think ahead to these important and exciting conversations! Visit the Brooklyn Birth Collective website or marina.guides123@gmail.com to sign up.
Chatequa and Marina shared a positive and expansive approach to talking with children about bodies and sex – topics that we are so eager to “get right” even though we don’t always have the answers ourselves. I feel more confident approaching this with my own children now. I appreciated their warm and thoughtful discussion facilitation, as it was helpful to discuss with fellow parents. I definitely recommend the workshop 🙂
Parent, Greenpoint
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Infant feeding & Newborn Care – 2 Part Brooklyn Birth Collective (BKBC) Class
Upcoming classes: March 20, 6:30-8pm & March 22nd, 11am-12:30 pm
$300 per family
In this BKBC infant feeding & newborn care class, Marina & Chatequa prepares families on what to expect in the early days with a newborn: feeding your baby, postpartum healing, infant soothing, sleeping strategies, and the overall journey of the “fourth trimester.” After class families will get access to the resources presented in class, as well as opportunities to follow up with Marina if questions arise.
Classes meet on zoom Thursday evening and in-person on Saturday midday in Brooklyn (near prospect heights), for 90 minutes each, allowing room for questions and conversation.
Visit the Brooklyn Birth Collective website or marina.guides123@gmail.com to sign up.
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If needed, please always reach out for a sliding scale or to waive fees – no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Marina. She has truly helped us learn how to be parents in the early months of our baby’s life. She is kind, supportive, nonjudgmental, fun, and clearly loves and respects children. She offers both practical tips and emotional support, drawing from her vast knowledge as a parent, educator, and doula, and all her advice feels specific to our particular child. Every time I speak with her, I feel stronger and more capable. I’m incredibly grateful to have her as part of our family’s life. ”
Heather Radke, Crown Heights
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