May 2025 Parent Nest Cohort: A Guided Play & Connection Series
Created specifically for infants and toddlers (from sitting age to 18 months), this four-week series takes place in the serene morning hours before the museum opens. Designed to foster community while providing critical early learning experiences.
About the event
If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and worry, you're not alone. Between those middle-of-the-night feeds and milestone questions, it's natural to feel both overwhelmed and amazed—sometimes in the same moment. While you're marveling at your little one's daily discoveries, you might also be wondering if you're doing enough, or wishing for a community that truly gets what this journey is like. That's exactly why we created The Parent
Nest: A guided play & connection series
Created specifically for infants and toddlers (from sitting age to 18 months), this four-week series takes place in the serene morning hours before the museum opens. In this distraction-free setting, your little explorer can safely investigate their world while you connect with other parents who understand exactly what this stage of life is like.
Each 45-minute session nurtures your child's natural development through research-backed activities that:
Build Neural Pathways Through Movement: As babies roll, crawl, and reach, they're not just exercising—they're forming crucial brain connections that support physical coordination and spatial awareness.
Develop Pre-Language Skills: Our musical activities introduce rhythm, repetition, and simple signs, laying the groundwork for communication long before first words appear.
Enhance Sensory Processing: From our "Building Beginnings" exploration to "Splish Splash Discovery" play, each tactile experience helps your little one understand their world through touch, sight, sound, and movement.
Foster Social-Emotional Growth: Through guided interactions, babies learn early social cues while parents discover ways to support emotional development during daily routines.
May 2nd - Light & Shadow Magic – Watch your baby's fascination grow as they explore the mysterious world of light and shadow with light tables, shadow puppets, and colored projections that strengthen visual development and introduce cause-and-effect relationships.
May 9th - Baby Adventure Obstacle Course – Support your little one's physical confidence as they navigate specially designed textured paths, gentle inclines, tunnels, and reaching challenges that build coordination and spatial awareness.
May 16th - Parachute Play & Musical Journeys – Experience the joy of movement as colorful parachutes create visual stimulation while percussion instruments and musical games develop rhythm, listening skills, and early social awareness. This special session is proudly sponsored by Musical Me.
May 23rd - Baby Yoga & Parent Self-Care – Experience a nurturing session that prioritizes caregiver wellbeing alongside your baby's development. Learn gentle stretches you can do with your little one that provide bonding time while giving you much-needed physical relief. Balance4Kids will guide you through mindful breathing techniques and simple self-care practices that fit into your busy parenting schedule, helping you restore your energy while supporting your baby's growth.
While the children are engaged, we will take time to observe, connect, and support one another—building meaningful friendships and a strong community of parents and caregivers. Our experienced facilitators provide a welcoming space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and offering practical tips to support your child’s development at home.
Free for members!
Free Children Under 12 Months