https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:46:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682489 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:24:49 +0000 LazyLightning 682489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>that's cool - we don't have anything like this but it'd be something to consider if we did. If my mom lived in the area I might have invited her to come to the baby care class with me, as she could probably use a refresher. I'm sure she'll learn fast though when she visits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682382 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:53:31 +0000 Boheme 682382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: She has a friend who is expecting twin grandbabies, so they might have fun going together! </p> <p>As much as my MIL aggravates me sometimes she is really sweet and has good intentions, so I don't want to hurt her feelings at all. She asked me all about our cloth diapers last night and was genuinely interested, so I'm making progress with her accepting our parenting choices!<br /> I'm going to mention the class in passing by saying how much my coworker enjoyed it and gauge her interest from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682240 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:50:06 +0000 blackbird 682240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Grizz, does your MIL have a friend she could take? Or could she take her mom and make it a girls' thing? There's no way I could ever get my dad to go to something like that, but I don't think he'd ever actually change a diaper, seeing as how he almost never changed ours! Turn it into a girl's thing maybe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682203 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:39:08 +0000 ShootingStar 682203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My hospital offers a grandparents' class and my parents are really interested in taking it. I actually think it's a really great idea. There are so many things that have changed since we were babies. For example, over the weekend my mom was talking about a blanket she wants to make for us and she commented that "it wouldn't be big enough to go in the crib." And I was like um Mom, babies can't sleep with blankets in cribs now. She was all confused and wanted to know how they didn't get cold. </p> <p>I try to remember to tell her things like back to sleep, etc. But I probably can't remember them all or think up everything that may have changed. And even though she listens and accepts what I say, I think it's still good to come from a neutral party, as opposed to her daughter correcting her constantly. And they also give a tour of the hospital, which I think will be nice too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682102 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:58:15 +0000 mrsmenow 682102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Aaaahhh, I see. I would definitely have them take the CPR class and this might be a great way of approaching the class and getting them to take the one you would really prefer. I am glad your DH is on board too. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682100 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:57:28 +0000 Boheme 682100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I'm so glad your MIL liked it! I think my MIL would probably like it, and my FIL would think it was stupid. But even if she was the only one who went I'd be ok with it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682096 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:55:50 +0000 looch 682096@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents would laugh in my face, they raised three children but my mom's really in tune with modern standards as she's a kindergarten aide.</p> <p>But I totally understand, sometimes the information coming from another party seems more "neutral." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682095 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:55:50 +0000 Boheme 682095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsmenow: They want to be regular caregivers, but I'm not completely comfortable with the idea. This would help a lot! </p> <p>It has CPR and First Aid and is actually cheaper than the regular CPR and First Aid class the hospital offers. DH is thinking of telling them that if they want to be regular caregivers, they need to be certified just like our babysitter is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682086 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:51:55 +0000 blackbird 682086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My MIL took the class and really enjoyed it! Said it was a lot of fun and learned a lot of new stuff. </p> <p>I suggested it to my mom because she kept saying she wanted to be involved and I thought she'd enjoy this (plus I thought she'd get a healthy dose of "this is not your baby, respect your child's wishes in her parenting), but she started crying and saying I don't trust her and how could I and she would never hurt my baby (yet she argues with me about the AAP's recommendations on back sleeping and tells me what I'm doing is "stupid") and said she'd never been so offended in her whole life. She asked if my SIL made my MIL go and i said YES!!! And MIL enjoyed it!!! </p> <p>Soooo...it could go either way =P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682059 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:41:51 +0000 mediagirl 682059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the only class I really want our parents to take is a CPR and First Aid class. They could benefit from it not just when babysitting but in their every day lives, as well. Now that our daughter is onto solids and will be eating bigger bites at some point, I think it's important they know CPR if they are going to be sitting for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682057 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:40:41 +0000 mrsmenow 682057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No none of our parents took a class like this, but really only my mom sees the kids on a weekly basis and is the only one to watch them. She is up to date so it wasn't needed at all. </p> <p>I think it would be really tricky to gift this to them without offending them. Are they going to be a regular caregiver, if not I might not even risk the fallout of signing them up. IF they are I would mention it first that your friends said her parents really enjoyed the class and see how they respond. If they seem interested then I would gift them the class otherwise, I would skip it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682052 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:39:20 +0000 runsyellowlites 682052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tbh I think the only class a grandparent needs is one that reiterates over &amp; over that the new baby is not *their* baby &amp; that they need to respect their child's, now parent of the baby that isn't *their* baby's wishes. That would take care of the old ways of parenting AND resolve probably 90% of parent-grandparent issues. Lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682046 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:36:46 +0000 regberadaisy 682046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>haha I thought this was a post on classes on how to be a good grandparent!</p> <p>To answer your question, no. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/grandparent-classes#post-682012 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:24:03 +0000 Boheme 682012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of my coworkers was just telling me about the grandparents' class our hospital offers and how helpful it was for her. It helps as a refresher on baby care, and can help dispel the 'old' ways of doing things, like putting the baby to sleep on his/her belly. Her daughter and SIL gifted it to her, and she said she loved it! </p> <p>Did you parents or ILs take a class like this? We were thinking of gifting it to our ILs since they will see LO so much but I'm worried they'll be offended. We'd definitely be more comfortable with them babysitting LO if they did. </p>