• CLASS DESCRIPTION
• DETAILS
• FACILITATOR(S)

The non-member rate for this workshop is $65 and the member rate is $49. Click here to purchase your membership today.

FAMILY RATE available for  2 -4 Caregivers (of the same child)

• Class Description

  Building Bonds • Embracing Change • Growing Together

  Becoming a parent is a transformative journey—and it’s not one anyone should have to walk alone. As parenting practices evolve, many new parents find themselves caught between modern guidance and the well-meaning advice of loved ones raised in a different era. That’s where Connected Care steps in.

  This course is specifically designed for grandparents, extended family members, and dedicated caregivers who wish to support new parents with compassion, understanding, and up-to-date knowledge about newborn care and gentle parenting philosophies.

  Please Note:

  -Content covered in these sessions is included in the Details section below.
  -We kindly ask that you arrange care for your little one, so you get as much as possible out of this wonderful class.
  -Each adult attending must be registered. Caregivers of the same child receive a discounted rate.
  -Facilitators are professionals who may have their own private practice. They may use their discretion to determine whether an additional fee is needed when their expertise is solicited outside of class.

  
  
  

• Details

  This workshop will offer you tools to address the following:

  • How to support your child or family during their transition into parenthood
  • How gentle parenting fosters emotional connection, trust, and long-term resilience
    
  • Why some traditional methods are now considered outdated—and what science tells us today
    
  • How to support new parents without judgment and honor their choices
    
  • Tips for creating strong, supportive, and healing multigenerational relationships
    
  • Practical communication tools to build trust and open dialogue with the new parents in your life
    
    

  Who This Course is For:

  • Grandparents who want to be a positive, informed presence in their grandchild’s life
  • Caregivers and nannies supporting families with newborns or infants
  • New parents looking to bridge generational gaps with love and understanding

  
  

• Why This Course Matters:

  This isn’t about swaddling techniques or sleep schedules—it’s about healing old wounds, embracing growth, and creating a shared foundation of love and respect in today’s parenting world. Whether you're a first-time grandparent or an experienced caregiver, this course offers a safe space to learn, unlearn, and reconnect.

  By joining Connected Care, you’re not just investing in knowledge—you’re investing in stronger families, better communication, and a gentler world for the next generation.

  
  
  

• Facilitator(s)

  Caroline Griswold is the founder of Fertile Ground Parenting and works with families throughout the Bay Area and beyond. She helps parents find greater joy and connection with their children and greater alignment with one another. She is passionate about bringing more ease and confidence to parenting, and facilitating respectful communication between parents and babies from birth. A lifelong educator, Caroline was inspired to pursue certification in Magda Gerber’s Educaring® Approach (www.rie.org) after experiencing how this respectful parenting approach transformed her relationships with her son and partner. You can learn more about her at www.fertilegroundparenting.com.