Parenting in Early Childhood

This class explores older infant and toddler development and how parents can support their child’s academic and emotional success in these early years. Topics include nutrition, developmental milestones, sleep, discipline and understanding your child’s temperament.  The class can be taken before or after baby’s arrival, as the course material covers the age range 6 months – 3 years.

1 class session, 3 hours long

Cost: $79

Class fee includes participant and one adult partner. Partners/coaches are encouraged to attend.

When you attend a childbirth education class with Inova Well, you know you are going to receive:

• Reliable, research and experienced based information
• An intimate environment where you can feel comfortable asking all your questions
• Compassionate instructors with many years of experience taking care of moms and babies
• Classes scheduled for days and times that are tailored to your busy life
• All the quality and standards you expect from the Inova Health System

Room: Suite 160- Ladies Board Education Center

Instructor: Clarke' Lunara

Who should enroll: This class is open to parents, grandparents, and caregivers. This class begins where our Newborn Care class leaves off and does not include information on the care of newborns age birth-6 months.

Area of Interest: Childbirth Education

Public transportation: Yes

Handicap access: Yes

Refund policy: To obtain a refund for any Childbirth Education classes, a request must be submitted at least 24 hour prior to the start of the class. Inova Well reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment, inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. To reschedule or request a refund in these situations call 571-472-1400, option 2. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration. Inova Well will accommodate class transfer requests whenever possible, however, transfers are not guaranteed. All registrants are entitled to ONE transfer per class. Repeated request for transfers will not be granted. For our full cancellation policy, click here.


Weather policy: Information about cancellations due to inclement weather or an area emergency can be obtained by calling the Inova Well weather hotline at 571-472-1438. Class cancellations do not always follow local public-school closings. To reschedule or request a refund for cancellation due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances call 571-472-1400, option 2 or email myinovawell@inova.org. Classes not rescheduled within 30 days of cancellation will automatically be refunded to the credit card used for registration.

What to bring:

You may bring a snack and drink. There are vending machines and cafeterias nearby.

Please bring a printed or electronic copy of your confirmation email to your class.