I have volunteered and worked part time with them for many years! They do great events and want to help parents at the transition to parenting!
I love the organization that provides programs for moms/families from different culture backgrounds to connect & find ways to preserve their original culture/language as well as providing support through moms play groups & workshops to support each others, especially those who are new to the country.
I began volunteering with this amazing organization back in 2010 when my son was just a few months old. I began with the preparing new parents program which was led at the time by the founder and the Director Claire. I found the program very informative and helpful especially as a new first time mom fresh out of the workforce and looking to meet some local mom friends and gain some valuable knowledge. I was later approached by Claire to help assist in launching the Life With A Baby York Region north chapter. Here I am 12 years later with now a preteen continuing to keep the village going in my community. I have taken on various roles within the charity over the years including acting as the intern community development manager as we launched Life With A Baby Simcoe several years ago.
My volunteerism with Life With A Baby has impacted me so much that I have actually recently made the decision to go back to school to complete my masters degree in order to become a psychotherapist and continue to support Moms. I can’t speak more highly about this amazing organization
I moved to the suburbs when I was regnant in 2015 and had no friends. I was really hoping that once I had the baby I would make other mom friends, but wasn't sure how I would go about it since I was really shy. I found Life With a Baby and registered for some local programs as soon as my baby was born. I found everything from fitness to movies to stroller walks and outings just for moms! I have made life long friendships and always felt welcome at any life with a baby events even if I don't know anyone else there. Seven years later I am still involved with this incredible organization bringing moms back together!
When I had my first baby, I knew that I would be at risk of post-partum depression and I didn’t have any close friends with little ones in the city where I lived. I found Life with a Baby operated by Healthy Start Healthy Future and as soon as I had recovered from a c-section I signed up for my first stroller walk. That day was life changing - I met a number of new moms and 3 that are still friends 12 years later. I attended so many valuable activities like baby CPR, kids Christmas parties, Mother’s Day events to mingle with other moms. During my second maternity leave I became a host of activities and after my kids started to grow, volunteered and became a donor to help other Mom’s feeling isolated and nervous with their first babies. They continue to focus on maternal health and do great work!
I suffered with anxiety throughout pregnancy and post-partum, and the programs through Healthy Start Healthy Future we’re one of the things that helped me through! I will be forever grateful to this organization.
I only came to know about the Life With A Baby program from Healthy Start Healthy Future when I was home with my second baby. I wish I knew about them with my first baby so I could join the community of moms around me and learn so much from their events - Safety and First aid, Introducing solids and many more informative events they offer. I have enjoyed all of their social events from playdates and stroller walks, to Halloween/Christmas parties, and conferences with special speakers. I have gained a ton of knowledge on how to be a good parent and most importantly that I am not alone. Sharing my experiences and hearing about other moms has been a great comfort.