Category: Classes
Posted March 9th, 2010 in Classes, Events |
Interesting in trying out infant massage? Try it out at this FREE infant massage class at Milagros on March 18, 4pm:
Infant Massage is very beneficial for easing pain associated with colic, gas, constipation, and teething. The relaxing nature of massage also helps reduce stress, helping baby and you sleep better. Other benefits include: strengthening the immune, hormonal, circulatory, nervous, and digestive systems, as well as teaching the infant about healthy touch. Through infant massage parent and child form a stronger bond and learn to communicate better.
Lisa Carlascio, owner of Baby My Sweet Baby, will provide a demonstration of massage strokes appropriate for use with infants. This class will also cover the benefits of infant massage, some non-verbal cues of infant distress, and the types of oils that should and should not be used for infant massage. Space is limited; please RSVP to ensure a spot by contacting Lisa at Baby My Sweet Baby at 503-645-2650 or visit on line.
Posted March 5th, 2010 in Classes | Tags: Classes, sign language, tiny talkers |
Tiny Talkers is bringing its Baby Signing 101 Workshop to Milagros on April 21:
Are you a busy mom, dad, grandparent, educator or caregiver? Have no time to spare? Then the Baby Signing 101 Workshop is for YOU!
Learning to sign with your baby is simple and you can learn all you need to know in one session. When you learn how to communicate with baby using sign language, you will help reduce tears & tantrums, increase their IQ, boost bonding & actually help them speak earlier than non-signers.
During this workshop, you will learn specific how-to information, invaluable tips & techniques based on how baby’s brain works, activities & games to promote verbal language & get a baby signing dictionary with over 80 helpful signs as well as a journal! The most important thing that the workshop offers is practical advice on how to reach your ultimate goal- verbal language development.
Tiny Talkers teaches American Sign Language (ASL). It is our belief that making up your own language as some other baby sign language programs encourage could present problems if you want others to understand your baby’s signs. Many people know American Sign Language including caregivers at daycare centers and why not give your child a head start on being bilingual?
This workshop is geared toward adults but non-mobile babies welcome if you feel you can comprehend the material while caring for them.
Price Per First Student: $40, Price Per Spouse/Partner: $10
Click here for more information and to register for Baby Signing 101 Workshop
Posted March 3rd, 2010 in Classes |
We are proud to host a special CPR and first aid class designed for new parents. This class provided by the Red Cross offers hands-on instruction on what to do if your infant or child is choking, rescue breathing, basic CPR and First Aid. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class.
This special class is on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Class fee is $25 and registration is required.
This is a very popular class, registering as far in advance as possible is strongly recommended. The March 9th CPR class is full but registrations are being accepted for April, May, and June.
To register contact Shelley or Carolina at the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross at 503.280.1440 and let them know they are registering for the “New Parents” class at Milagros. Or register on-line.
NOTE: This class do not provide certification, it is an overview rather than a certification class. Please contact the Red Cross with any specific questions about this class and the registration process.
Posted February 21st, 2010 in Classes, Events, Milagros News |
Mr. Ben, Tuesday, February 23, 10am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10am starting on 12/29. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Mo Phillips Music for Families, Thursday, February 25, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips every Thursday at 10:30 am for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Piano Pixies Preschool Piano Class, Thursday, February 25, 1pm: This free class is designed to give students’ ages 3-5 years old and their parents a taste of the enjoyment of playing piano and music instruction at Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio for the preschool student. Space is limited; please RSVP to ensure a spot.
Nursing Mothers Counsel Breastfeeding Class, Thursday, February 25, 6pm: Breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way to feed your baby, but it does not always come naturally. Get support and your questions answered. Free.
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Friday, February 26, 10:30am: $3 suggested donation per walking human. More info about David Freleng.
NE Moms Playgroup, Friday, February 26, 2:00pm: Free. The NE Moms playgroup meets at Milagros every other Friday at 2:00pm. The group is open to all, there is no charge and no RSVP is required. Bringing a snack to share is encouraged but not required and as with any playgroup please help keeping things cleaned-up and safe!
Cloth Diapering 101 Class, Saturday, February 27, 11:00am: Thinking about cloth diapers? Have questions? Have tips to share? Come to for an introduction to cloth diapering. This casual gathering is a great opportunity to learn all about cloth diapering, get hands-on advice on diapering choices, etc. It is also a chance to meet other parents who are using cloth diapers or thinking about it. FREE, no RSVP required!
Check out our Cloth Diaper FAQs as well!
Naturopathic First Aid Class, Saturday, February 27, 1:00pm: Join Padeen Quinn, ND of Naturokits for a FREE workshop on naturopathic first aid for families at Milagros on Saturday at 1:00 pm.
Posted February 14th, 2010 in Classes, Events, Milagros News |
Mr. Ben, Tuesday, February 16, 10am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10am starting on 12/29. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Diaper Free Baby Meeting, Wednesday, February 17, 2 pm: Diaper Free Baby of Portland is a local, free support group that helps promote a natural approach to responding to babies’ elimination needs. If you are using this method, interested in finding out more, or are just curious, please come by!
An essential for us when we did diaper free with our little ones was the Baby Bjorn little potty – and, of course, we do offer it at Milagros
Mo Phillips Music for Families, Thursday, February 18, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips every Thursday at 10:30 am for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Friday, February 19, 10:30am: $3 suggested donation per walking human. More info about David Freleng.
Baby Wearing Support Meeting, Sunday, February 21, 11 am: These baby wearing gatherings are a casual forum for getting your questions on babywearing answered by other mamas and/or to share your own babywearing stories.
More info on the Portland Baby Wearing group may be found here.
Milagros offers expert babywearing advice and one of the most extensive selection of baby slings and carriers in the Northwest. In addition to slings and carriers available at our on-line store, we have Angel Pack, Baby Hawks, Kangaroo Korner, Baby Bundler, Moby D, and many more options at our Portland store.
Posted February 7th, 2010 in Classes, Events, Milagros News | Tags: Classes, Events, Milagros news |
Mr. Ben, Tuesday, February 9, 10am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10am starting on 12/29. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Infant CPR for New Parents, Tuesday, February 9, 6pm: This month’s CPR class is full. This class will provided hands-on instruction on what to do if your infant or child is choking, rescue breathing, basic CPR and First Aid. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class. We offer this class on the second Tuesday of every month. Class fee is $25. More information and registration for the March Class here.
Sound Roots Rookie Rock, Wednesday, February 10, 10am. Sound Roots’ Rookie Rock is a fun and upbeat musical environment for both parents and their babies or preschool age kids. We sing and play along with modern music of all genres that adults can enjoy and children can embrace. Space is limited, please come early to ensure a spot. For more info, contact Sound Roots –sundaymorning08@gmail.com, 503.282.9999. Free.
Mo Phillips Music for Families, Thursday, February 11, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips every Thursday at 10:30 am for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Friday, February 12, 10:30am: $3 suggested donation per walking human. More info about David Freleng.
NE Moms Playgroup, Friday, February 12, 2:00pm: Free. The NE Moms playgroup meets at Milagros every other Friday at 2:00pm. The group is open to all, there is no charge and no RSVP is required. Bringing a snack to share is encouraged but not required and as with any playgroup please help keeping things cleaned-up and safe!
Posted February 4th, 2010 in Classes, health | Tags: Classes, first aid, infant cpr, red cross |
We have partnered with the Red Cross to offer a special Infant CPR class at Milagros on the second Tuesday of every month. This is a class we recommend for any expectant or new parent.
The class provides hands-on instruction on what to do if your infant or child is choking, rescue breathing, basic CPR and First Aid. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class.
We have just learned that the February 9, 2010 class is full but there are still openings for the March class.
Class fee is $25 and registration is required. To register contact Shelley or Carolina at the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross at 503.280.1440 and let them know they are registering for the “New Parents” class at Milagros.
Posted January 23rd, 2010 in Classes, Events, Milagros News | Tags: Classes, Events |
Mr. Ben, Tuesday, January 26, 10am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10am starting on 12/29. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Sustainable Living on a Budget Workshop, Tuesday, January 26, 6:30pm: This introductory workshop teaches people how to eliminate trips to the grocery store, how to reduce monthly food costs, and how to re-evaluate home products for environmental soundness. Long-time sustainable living educator, Monique Dupre, walks through typical home environments and reveals valuable tips and information on how to make big improvements with surprisingly little effort. Register Here.
Storytime at Milagros, Wednesday, January 27, 10am: Join Jennifer of Green Bean Books for a special story time for preschoolers. Free!
Mo Phillips Music for Families, Thursday, January 28, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips every Thursday at 10:30 am for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Piano Pixies Preschool Piano Class, Thursday, January 28, 1pm: This free class is designed to give students’ ages 3-5 years old and their parents a taste of the enjoyment of playing piano and music instruction at Pfeifer MusicWerks Studio for the preschool student. Space is limited; please RSVP to ensure a spot.
PTown Hip Mammas Meetup,Thursday, January 28, 3pm: Join other local new moms and moms to be at this informal meet-up. This is a free and casual gathering to meet and greet over coffee, tea, and more.
Nursing Mothers Counsel Breastfeeding Class, Thursday, January 28, 6pm: Breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way to feed your baby, but it does not always come naturally. Get support and your questions answered. Free.
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Friday, January 29, 10:30am: $3 suggested donation per walking human. More info about David Freleng.
NE Moms Playgroup, Friday, January 29, 2:00pm: Free. The NE Moms playgroup meets at Milagros every other Friday at 2:00pm. The group is open to all, there is no charge and no RSVP is required. Bringing a snack to share is encouraged but not required and as with any playgroup please help keeping things cleaned-up and safe!
Posted January 17th, 2010 in Classes, Events |
Mr. Ben, Tuesday, January 19, 10:30am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10am. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Diaper Free Baby Meeting, Wednesday, January 20, 2 pm: Free. Diaper Free Baby of Portland is a local, free support group that helps promote a natural approach to responding to babies’ elimination needs. If you are using this method, interested in finding out more, or are just curious, please come by!
Introduction to Connected Parenting, Wednesday, January 20, 6pm: This class focuses on the primacy of connection in parenting young children. Respectful limit setting, developmental norms, listening to childrens’ feelings, resolving sibling conflicts, and many practical ideas about what to do instead of being either an authoritarian or a permissive parent will be discussed. Register here: http://continuumlearningcommunity.com/connectedparentingclasses.html
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Friday, January 22, 10:30am: $3 suggested donation per walking human. More info about David Freleng.
Cloth Diapering 101 Class, Saturday, January 23, 11 am: Thinking about cloth diapers? Have questions? Have tips to share? Come to for an introduction to cloth diapering. This casual gathering is a great opportunity to learn all about cloth diapering, get hands-on advice on diapering choices, etc. It is also a chance to meet other parents who are using cloth diapers or thinking about it. FREE, no RSVP required!
Check out our Cloth Diaper FAQs as well!
Posted January 10th, 2010 in Classes, Events |
Natural Childbirth Class Series Begins, Monday, January 11. Natural Childbirth Classes a four week series for expecting parents. The classes incorporate tools from many different methods of childbirth education such as: Lamaze, Bradley, hypnobirth and Birthing from Within. This class is presented by Blossoming Family. More information and registration.
Mr. Ben Performs Music for Families, Tuesday, January 12, 10am. Join Mr. Ben every Tuesday at Milagros for interactive music and stories. Suggested donation for the artist is $3 per walking human.
Infant CPR for New Parents, Tuesday, January 12, 6pm. Join Red Cross instructor Art Graves for this special CPR and first aid class that is designed for new parents. This class will provided hands-on instruction on what to do if your infant or child is choking, rescue breathing, basic CPR and First Aid. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class. We offer this class on the second Tuesday of every month. Class fee is $25. More information and registration.
Sound Roots Rookie Rock, Wednesday, January 13, 10am. Sound Roots’ Rookie Rock is a fun and upbeat musical environment for both parents and their babies or preschool age kids. We sing and play along with modern music of all genres that adults can enjoy and children can embrace. Space is limited, please come early to ensure a spot. For more info, contact Sound Roots – sundaymorning08@gmail.com, 503.282.9999. Free.
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Friday, January 15, 10:30am. David Freleng brings his Shadow Puppet Theatre to Milagros every Friday. David’s performances are interactive, kids help act out the plays and games. Suggested donation for the artist is $3 per walking human.
NE Moms Playgroup, Friday, January 15, 2:00pm. Free. The NE Moms playgroup meets at Milagros every other Friday at 2:00pm. The group is open to all, there is no charge and no RSVP is required. Bringing a snack to share is encouraged but not required and as with any playgroup please help keeping things cleaned-up and safe!
Babywearing Support Group, Sunday, January 17, 11:00am. The Portland Baby Wearing group meets at Milagros on the third Sunday of the month from 11 am – 1 pm. These baby wearing gatherings are a casual forum for getting your questions on babywearing answered by other mamas and/or to share your own babywearing stories.
