Joyful Foundations
Let the videos below guide you on your parenting journey to feeling more confident, at ease, and joyful.
Each of these modules provides insights into aspects of parenting and early childhood. Take your time and get a glimpse of what Joyful Beginnings has to offer in your own time and from the comfort of your own home. The modules are roughly a half hour in length and contain 3-4 sections.
Module One
Easing into Parenthood
Becoming a parent changes everything. Regardless of whether it is your first, second, or fourth child, your life will never be the same and it takes time to adjust and learn to trust your instincts.
Module 2
Welcoming a Child into the World
It takes a little while to get to know the new human being who has entered your life. It is even harder for your baby to adjust to life outside the womb. Bright lights, loud noises and new faces can be overwhelming. Parents can help ease that transition and help their children discover the world is a wonderful place.
Module 3
Caring for and Being with Your Baby
In the first years of life, the child is wholly dependent on parents and caregivers to help them meet all their needs: feeding, changing, dressing, and bathing. They rely on the adult in their life to help them develop the skills that will allow them to eventually help themselves. Beyond just bodily care, children need the warm and loving presence of a compassionate caregiver.
Module 4
Trusting Your Child
Every child comes into the world with an innate wisdom: in body, heart, and mind. They already possess so many skills and capabilities, we only need to allow them to emerge. All that is required is a safe place to learn and explore and the time to do so. It is amazing to see what can happen when a child is free to explore their body, their environment, and their inner world.