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Parent & Me Playgroups: I recommend classes at local libraries that other parents from group have attended.
Mondays
11a-12p Avon Free Public Library - Signing Storytime
https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/signing-storytime-5/2026-09-28/
10am ONCE a Month - Main Branch Farmington Library, Baby's Morning Out Playgroup
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/babys-morning-out-playgroup-uconn-86196
10:30 - 11: UCONN parenting does a once a month group at the main branch of the Farmington library.
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/babys-morning-out-playgroup-uconn-84311
10a - 11a in Middletown - Music & Movement sponsored by Middletown Family & Wellness Center.
October calendar: October Calendar
11a - Storytime - Barnes & Noble in Enfield, the West Hartford, Farmington and Canton locations do theirs on Saturdays.
Tuesdays
Simsbury Library they have 2 back to back classes. Born to read from 10 - 10:30a and then immediately after Baby playgroup from 10:30-11.
Storytime link:
Playgroup link:
11a Avon Free Public Library - Do, Re, Me Outside Music Program
9:30 - 10:15 Main Branch Farmington Library, Onderful Ones
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/onderful-ones-90035
10-10:45a Barney Library in Farmington has a music program for 0 - 4 year olds right where our group meets https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/movers-and-groovers-80160
Wednesdays
9:30a there is a Motherhood Walk at Elizabeth Park - https://www.instagram.com/honeysuckle_lactation_ct/
9:30a - 10a Main Branch Farmington Library, Baby & Me Storytime
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/baby-me-storytime-89548
10 - 11am in Southington, Mom’s group run by Patrice Jones, IBCLC, Lactation Services of Southington. FB link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2624148914618347/2624149021285003/?active_tab=about
1st Wednesday of the month there’s a moms playgroup in Granby at Pilgrim Covenant Church. https://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org/copy-of-granby-mom-group-1
9:30a - 11a ONCE a Month (check dates) Barney Library In Farmington offers We Play Wednesday for caregivers & children
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/we-play-wednesday-82673
Fridays
9:30 - 10a: Tots & Tunes at the Farmington Library (Main Branch)
https://www.farmingtonlibraries.org/event/tots-and-tunes-80104
11a-12p Summer Stories & Scribbles at the Avon Public Library - resuming 7/17
https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/summer-stories-scribbles/2026-07-17/
9:30 - 11a in Middletown - Open Playgroup sponsored by Middletown Family & Wellness Center.
October calendar: October Calendar
Additionally, UCONN parenting does a twice monthly walks at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month April through November. Follow them on Instagram for weather updates. https://www.instagram.com/uconnhealthparenting?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Lactation Consultants: The 3 practices I most highly recommend
Forrester Lactation in Farmington - Susan Forrester and Lauren Akers are both phenomenal https://www.forresterlactation.com/
Kelly Andruk with Rooting Wisdom in Simsbury. She’s also a licensed mental health professional. https://rootingwisdom.com/
Patrice Jones of Lactation Services of Southington is also wonderful!
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: The 3 practices I most highly recommend
Kristen Gilbey at PTSMC In Avon: https://ptsmc.com/staff/kristin-gilbey/
Cailyn Rae of Lotus Pelvic Health - I saw her & she has presented at group several times.
https://www.lotuspelvichealth.com/ 860-245-1049
Leticia Formiguinha Jacquet in West Hartford - Little Antz- 860-251-9754
Jennifer Hoedtke Loos in Glastonbury Worthy of Wellness PT - 203-815-8324
Parent & Me Yoga: Sadly, despite this being super popular there Isn't anyone In the Farmington Valley offering this.
I highly recommend Molly Weyers with Peaceful & Prenatal Yoga
She and her daughter Jude attended group in the Fall of 2022 and many of the group’s attendees attend classes with Molly.
Parent & Me Fitness:
Katie came and presented at group. She does personal or small group fitness.
https://www.joinfabfitness.com/
Poppy offers Mommy and Me pop-up classes in & around Canton. They are moving Into a permanent space at the end of summer 2026.
Infant Massage:
UCONN Parenting offers FREE infant massage classes. If you are Interested In learning more please email/text me and I will share their flyers.
Amy Nasshan is a Pediatric OT and she has presented at group a couple of times. She offers classes that are highly subsidized at the Southington Y - $25/class and that covers 6/7 sessions. She rotates classes on Infant Massage, Infant Development, Tummy Time and one on Feeding. She offers a ZOOM option if you don’t want to travel to Southington. Many attendees have done her classes & love them. Check here for her current/future offerings:
https://southington.recliquecore.com/programs/54/infant-programs/#division_1558
Chiropractor for Expectant Moms and Babies:
Loving Hands Chiropractic - they operate out of the same office as Susan Forester - the Lactation Consultant linked above.
Dr. Liz Gionfriddo is phenomenal and I have been seeing her since my son was 3 months old. She works with Dr. Jen who is also awesome.
Pediatric Physical Therapist:
Tulip Therapy with offices in Glastonbury.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist:
Adapt & Learn with offices In Simsbury & Farmington.
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