This hour-long class prepares children, ages 3 - 8, for the birth of a new family member. Information on pregnancy, birth, and life with a new baby is presented at a young child's appropriate learning level. Classes examine what life is like having a new baby in the family, how babies behave, and the ways that family life can be affected by new babies.

Also included are sounds of a mother’s heartbeat from her belly, sounds of a mom having a contraction, age-appropriate illustrations depicting childbirth, as well as a brief labor and age-appropriate birth enactment using a doll. This is a positive and encouraging environment for children and parents.

Sibling preparation is taught by Jordan Saalfrank. Jordan is a Master of Social Work and focused most of her training on therapy with children and families. Jordan recommends checking out Great Start’s informative article on the significance of sibling preparation.