Benefits and Membership
Membership Information
The first visit is always free and scholarships are available.
To register, call 504.896.9591, email chparenting@lcmchealth.org or sign up here.
Membership
One Month (30 day) Active Membership - $10
For Parents and Grandparents with young children and created for families
with changing schedules in these changing times! Purchase of this membership
will allow you to make reservations for play times at our State Street
location. Morning and afternoon time slots are available.
A membership to The Parenting Center is a wonderful gift for expectant,
new parents and current members who want to renew their membership –
it gives families access to parenting support and guidance, classes, social
time and the opportunity to make new friends! To purchase a special gift
for someone you love, call The Parenting Center or email
chparenting@lcmchealth.org.
Ongoing member activities & services
Drop-In times (birth – 3 years)
Parents or grandparents can bring their children to enjoy the playroom, make friends and socialize! Free for active members only.
Monday – Friday, morning or afternoon sessions by reservation only. Please call 504.896.9591 to inquire.
Parent-child activities
Schedule your play time to join us for weekly activities facilitated by Parenting Center Staff, including music and art experiences.
Resource Library
Parents are welcome to check out books on a wide variety of parenting topics from our library. Our staff is here to assist you in selecting a book.
Socialization
Members enjoy socializing with other parents and children in an inviting playroom filled with age appropriate toys/activities, and an outdoor play area. Our "drop-in” provides quality playtime for parents (and grandparents) with their children under 4 years of age.
Parental guidance
Members have access to our staff of Parent Educators to discuss parenting issues one-on-one. The staff's role is to guide and coach parents using practical suggestions to help with the ordinary stresses of raising children from birth through adolescence.
The following topics are commonly discussed:
- Infant care & concerns
- Toddler tantrums
- Setting limits
- Sleep issues
- Feeding issues
- Toilet training
- Discipline
- Juggling work & family
- Parental frustrations
- Divorce and family stress
- Single parenting
- Stepfamilies
- Ages & stages
- Sexual curiosity
- Aggressive behavior
- Self esteem
- Adolescence
- Adoption
Library
The center maintains an extensive library of parenting books that may be checked out by members only.
Classes & activities
Please see our seasonal schedule of classes and activities.
Parenting center mailings
Our schedule of classes and programs is emailed three times a year to members, as well as notices about additional programs and special events during the year.
