Barefoot Atelier's
Parent and Me Classes
A space to slow down, observe and grow together
RIE-Aligned | Reggio-Inspired | Ages 3–24 Months
At Barefoot Atelier, our Parent & Me classes offer a calm, respectful space for babies and young children to explore freely, while parents learn the art of observation.
Our classes are not about entertaining your child
they are about learning to see them.
Together, we create an environment where children can move freely, explore at their own pace, and reveal who they are becoming.
Parents are gently guided to step back, observe, and connect in a more meaningful way.
Connection
Deepening the parent-child relationship through presence, trust, and attended interactions.
Observation
Learning to step back, watch closely and understand your child’s unique communication and development.
Respectful Growth
Supporting natural development through freedom of movement, uninterrupted playing a thoughtfully prepared environment.
Reflective Parenting
Exploring RIE principles through gentle guidance, conversation and shared reflection.
Mindful Parent and Me Classes
Mindful Parent & Me Classes
At Barefoot Atelier, our Parent & Me classes offer a calm, respectful space where both child and parent can slow down and be fully present.
Rather than focusing on activities, we focus on relationship.
In a thoughtfully prepared environment, children are free to move, explore, and unfold at their own pace, while parents are gently guided to observe, listen, and connect more deeply.
We offer small, weekly one-hour classes for children ages 3–24 months.
Through this experience, parents begin to better understand their child’s natural development and build the foundation for a lifelong relationship rooted in trust, respect, and authenticity.
Parent and Me
Class Highlights
Our classes support the unfolding relationship between parent and child.
Rather than focusing on fixing or managing we focus on understanding helping you tune into your child with greater clarity, confidence, and trust. Through guided observation and conversation we work together:
- Caregiving as connection (diapering, daily routines, and moments presence)
- Setting clear and respectful boundaries
- Reading your child's cues and communication
- Responding with intention rather than reaction
- Supporting sleep, feeding, and emotional rhythms with trust.
- Setting up a safe space at home
- Expressing Feelings
Registration Information
New sessions open up on the 1st of every month. Classes are held every Monday. Sessions are $25/class with a monthly commitment. The first class is free for new parents
Preschool Admissions
Many babies and toddlers in our Parent and Me program go on to join our preschool. Applications are provided upon request, after touring our Jewish preschool. We accept applications on a rolling basis. Children may start in the middle of the year, once they turn two-years old.
