About Our Courses
The Babiesknow parenting courses in London have been described as life-changing, transformational, incredible, unmissable, and intoxicating. We’re proud that what we offer stands out from the crowd of antenatal and parenting classes; and that our courses make such a positive difference to families. Spend the weekend with us and we guarantee you will never look at a baby (or yourself) in the same way again.
Coming on the Foundation Weekend will give you the best introduction; our follow-on day workshops are rooted in the principles shared during the weekend.
What you can expect:
New Perspectives
We gently introduce you to what it’s like to be a baby; and how experiences in the first 1000 days shape development, for life. Every human being on the planet starts out as a baby, and understanding this stage of life is one of the keys to personal contentment and good relationships. We will ask, 'What do Babies know?' and you will go away with the answers. You will also go on your own journey into your past. As one parent said:
I never realised that the way I felt when I was young would have such a big influence on the way I parent. Now that I know, I feel I can give my child what I didn't have.
Scientific Insights
We’ll share relevant aspects of neuroscience, genetics, psychology and biology in a way that will leave you inspired, rather than baffled, so that you’ll understand yourself and your children, and the nurturing power of good relationships, more deeply.
Practical Advice
We’ll discuss practical family issues ranging from boundaries and routine to sleep, crying, food and feeding; with tips on staying in relationship when there are difficulties, and making repair if things have been tough. We place an emphasis on communication, and you'll leave with tools that will help you listen well, express yourself and understand yourself and the other members of your family.
Getting to know yourself
The best predictor of a positive outcome for a child's emotional wellbeing is how well that child's parents understand their own childhood. Our commitment is to support you as you deepen your understanding of yourself, at the same time as you learn more about your baby or child.
Who comes on our courses?
You can come on your own or as a couple - our courses are well attended by dads and fathers to be. And we always welcome babies; they are wonderful teachers. The foundation course is for all ages (from pre-pregnancy to grandparents) and continues with age-specific courses for parents of children from birth to adolescence.
Who runs the courses?
Babiesknow was founded by psychotherapist Kitty Hagenbach and obstetrician Yehudi Gordon. They facilitate the courses with Helen Biscoe-Taylor, psychotherapist & massage specialist; Harriet Sharkey, doula & writer; and Charisse Basquin, pre and peri-natal therapist.