Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is excited to announce a new workshop for parents of children aged 6-to-12 months. Building Blocks is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alumni Lounge in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) on Michigan Technological University’s campus. Building Blocks is done in partnership with UP Health System - Portage, giving parents the opportunity to get support designed for their infants during these crucial early months.

Join Copper Shores for a morning filled with valuable information and interactive activities led by an experienced team of health professionals. The presenters include Bethany Frantti, MS, CCC-SLP, Elizabeth Miller, OTR/L, Monica Aho, pediatric PT, Taylor Paul, RDN, Meghan Jaszczak, RD, Sarah Bodine, SLP, and Michael Verive, MD. They will share insights on a range of topics to help parents navigate the joys and challenges of feeding an infant.

Topics include

• Posture while eating
• Fine motor skill development
• Baby-led weaning
• Introducing allergens
• Recommended tools
• Money saving tricks
• How to make mealtime fun
• More!

Doors will open for the event at 9:15 a.m., and start with a breakfast before a full schedule of events and appropriate breaks. This event is a great opportunity to enjoy some food and connect with other parents. Free parking will be available.

The workshop has a limited number of seats available for adult participants. Registration closes on Friday, October 25. For more information, contact Meghan Jaszczak at mjaszczak@coppershores.org or by calling 1 (906) 523-5920 ext. 2007.

Click here to register.