Y Beginnings Parenting Center

Whether you’re a new parent, expecting a baby, or chasing a toddler, we’re so glad you found us! 

The Y is here for all families, as your community, your resource, your hub of activities, and your connection to local parents and children. We look forward to meeting you, and welcoming your family to the Y!

Check out the Y Beginnings Parenting Center and some of our other early childhood programs and activities:

Parent + Baby Yoga Classes
Parent & Baby Yoga

This yoga series is designed for parents/caregivers with pre-crawling babies and takes place at the YM&YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood. Birthing parents should be six+ weeks postpartum, and cleared by their doctor before joining class. Classes take place from 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact Dez Dominguez at ddominguez@ywhi.org for more information. 

 

Register for the program here!

New Moms Group

New Moms Group

Welcoming a new baby can be a beautiful yet challenging journey! Our neighborhood New Moms Group is designed to provide guidance, community, and resources for Inwood and Washington Heights mothers with babies under six months old.

This program offers:

  • Weekly discussion groups led by an experienced facilitator focused on topics like newborn care, sleep, and self-care
  • Connections with other local moms for shared experiences and friendship
  • Access to helpful resources for postpartum wellness

To ensure we can welcome as many new moms as possible, priority will be given to moms who have not completed the program before. Join us for encouragement, learning, and community as you navigate the early months of motherhood!

Sign up today and let’s support each other on this incredible journey! Our next session of the group will be from April 22nd through June 10th. 

Click here to sign up for our mailing list to get updates about future groups!

Our Team:

Kierstin Hettler