First-Step Course- Part 4: Becoming Oneself (10 to 12 months)

The First Step course is designed to support your baby’s development throughout their first year of life, and to support you as a parent. This is a unique opportunity to grow alongside your baby, deepen your understanding of their needs, and build meaningful connections — both with your child and with a community of parents experiencing the same journey.

In our weekly sessions, you will learn activities and games that support your baby’s motor, sensory, and cognitive development. Each meeting includes a conversation on a topic relevant to your baby’s current stage, helping you better understand their world and their needs. During free play, I will observe each baby and offer personalized feedback based on their abilities. You’ll also have opportunity to connect with other parents in a warm, open, and fun environment.

Part 4 – 10 to 12 months: Becoming Oneself

With standing, early language, and growing social awareness, babies are entering a whole new stage of development. At this point, we want to make sure they’ve built the foundation they need to stand well — including balance, spinal alignment, and coordination between the upper and lower body. We’ll learn fun activities on the floor to strengthen crawling, sitting, and the transitions between them, laying a strong base before walking begins. We’ll also address common behavioural challenges at this stage, such as fear of strangers and separation anxiety, and explore how to build confidence through movement and joyful play with other baby friends.

This is the forth part, for babies born between March and May 2025.

Fridays, 09:30-10:45.

Dates: 10.4, 17.4, 24.4, 8.5, 15.5, 22.5, 29.5, 5.6

First Step is a holistic approach rooted in the Feldenkrais method. It emphasizes the deep connection between sensory-motor learning and emotional development — how a baby’s ability to roll, reach, or sit is closely linked to their sense of confidence, curiosity, and openness to the world. The approach also highlights the vital role of the environment we create for our babies — through touch, tone of voice, responsiveness, and the experiences we offer. These early interactions shape how babies move, learn, see themselves, and relate to others. Our goal is to provide each baby with optimal conditions for development, and to help them build both a strong sense of confidence and a solid motor foundation, that will serve them throughout life.