The Bringing Baby Home workshops, developed by The Gottman Institute, are designed to support couples as they prepare for life with a baby, helping them become a strong and connected parenting team. In a relaxed and supportive environment, couples learn essential skills to strengthen their relationship, fostering a positive home for their baby’s growth and development.

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Based on Dr. Gottman’s research, the program emphasizes that the quality of friendship between partners is a key factor in how well they adapt to life after having a baby. Babies who grow up in a home where parents cooperate with positivity and playfulness feel secure, cry less, smile more, and engage more actively during play—promoting their overall well-being.

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The workshop is especially beneficial during pregnancy, ideally in the second trimester when mothers often have more energy and fewer symptoms of morning sickness. However, it can also be taken after the baby is born.

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When’s the Best Time to Take the Bringing Baby Home Workshop?

 

The workshop focuses on creating lasting rituals of connection that help strengthen your relationship, whether it’s your first baby or you have older children. Attending earlier gives you more time and energy to practice these skills before they’re put to the test. For expecting parents, the second trimester is often the ideal time to join, as this period typically brings an energy boost for mothers-to-be.