Tandem Presents: Parents in Academia
About this Event
This program is for IU and Ivy Tech faculty, staff, and students navigating pregnancy and early parenthood in the Bloomington area.
We'll discuss childcare, the Postpartum House, doulas, support groups, mental health, childbirth education, car seat safety, and more -- giving you the opportunity to connect with other parents and think creatively about the village every parent deserves while raising small children.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Children are welcome!
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Refreshments and Getting Settled
Info: We'll have large sticky notes on the walls so you can share your challenges and successes in navigating childcare and perinatal support. Have you pieced together a patchwork of part-time childcare? Tried nannies? Traded stay-at-home roles? How does/did being academia affect your pregnancy? Do you you work in a lab with chemicals? Do you teach on your feet? How much parental leave can you access? Do you have advice for others? We'll use these sticky notes to drive conversations throughout the evening.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Tandem Welcome: Area Perinatal Resources and Services
Host: Tandem
Info: Learn about doulas, the Postpartum House, car seat safety checks, childbirth education, and more!
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Monroe Smart Start: Accessing Childcare 101
Host: Monroe Smart Start
Info: Learn about how to choose quality childcare, navigating wait lists, and different kinds of care options.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Q&A
Info: Ask your questions related to resources for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenting and childcare.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Tour and Mingle
Info: Optionally join us for: Tandem tour, time to meet other parents , browsing resources at Tandem, time to sign up for services, and small group discussions on hot topics.
Where is it happening?
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