Hi, I'm Sarah, and I'd love to welcome you and your baby to Joyful Journeys!
I facilitate Joyful Journeys, a free caregiver and baby group sponsored by the Westwood Public Library and the Westwood Early Childhood Council.
We gather at the Westwood Public Library on Friday mornings to enjoy activities with our babies, share experiences, and learn about early parenting.
Whether you're navigating parenthood for the first time or caring for another family's little one, Joyful Journeys offers an opportunity to meet other caregivers in the Westwood community.
I'm glad to be part of a program that brings families together during their babies' first year.
What We Do at Joyful Journeys
The first year with a baby can bring new experiences, changing routines, and plenty of questions.
Joyful Journeys is a community program where caregivers and their babies spend time together through simple group activities and conversations about early parenting.
I facilitate gatherings that combine opportunities for interaction with knowledge sharing from local perinatal providers.
Each session provides time for caregivers to participate with their babies while connecting with others who may be navigating similar experiences.
You don't need to arrive with a particular concern or question. The program is designed to bring families together in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Songs, Stories, and Baby Open Play
Our gatherings include songs, rhymes, and stories that you and your baby can enjoy together.
After these activities, we make time for baby open play while caregivers connect and spend time with their little ones.
You're welcome to bring a blanket for your baby to use during the program.
I understand that babies have different routines and needs, so there's no expectation that every moment will look the same for every family.
These activities are a simple way to spend time with your baby while participating in a group with other caregivers.
Topics We Explore Together
Along with songs and play, we share information about experiences that often come up during a baby's first year.
Topics include:
Self-care for caregivers
Infant sleep
Feeding
Early language and communication development
The transition to parenthood
Infant mobility
Attachment
I help facilitate conversations and knowledge sharing with local perinatal providers, giving caregivers opportunities to ask questions and hear different perspectives.
These discussions focus on common early parenting experiences rather than individual therapy or clinical treatment.
My hope is that caregivers leave with information they can consider in their own family circumstances and a sense of connection with others in the community.
Who the Group Is For and When We Meet
Joyful Journeys is designed for caregivers with babies from birth through 12 months of age.
Moms, dads, grandparents, nannies, and other caregivers can explore participating with their little ones.
The program is offered in six-week series, generally once each quarter, with gatherings scheduled on Friday mornings through the Westwood Public Library.
Because Joyful Journeys is organized as a series, registering for one date typically enrolls you in the full session. I understand that attending every gathering may not always be possible.
Please review the library's event listing for current dates, location details, registration requirements, and availability before making plans to attend.
Explore Registration for Joyful Journeys
If you're looking for a free caregiver and baby group in Westwood, MA, I'd love for you to explore Joyful Journeys.
You can review upcoming session dates, registration instructions, and availability through the Westwood Public Library's event calendar. If a series is full, the listing may provide information about joining a waiting list.
If you'd like to learn more about me and my work with families, visit my About Sarah page.
You're also welcome to contact me if you have questions about the group.
I hope to see you and your little one at Joyful Journeys!
