WNC Birth and Parenting EXPO
A one-stop birth and parenting expo with practical guidance for pregnancy, the newborn fog, and toddlerhood. Expect local resources, parent focused education, and community connection at The Salvation Army on Haywood Road.
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A family-centered resource expo connecting parents and expecting families with doulas, pelvic floor specialists, lactation support, baby safety guidance, insurance help, and other local services. Drop in for multi-topic panel talks and free, non sales support at a community event center.
A family-centered resource expo connecting parents and expecting families with doulas, pelvic floor specialists, lactation support, baby safety guidance, insurance help, and other local services. Drop in for multi-topic panel talks and free, non sales support at a community event center.
A family-centered resource expo connecting parents and expecting families with doulas, pelvic floor specialists, lactation support, baby safety guidance, insurance help, and other local services. Drop in for multi-topic panel talks and free, non sales support at a community event center.
Hands-on infant CPR and basic first aid training led by a local doula service. Practical, confidence-building instruction for parents and caregivers focused on emergency response skills for babies.
Hands-on infant CPR and basic first aid training led by a local doula service. Practical, confidence-building instruction for parents and caregivers focused on emergency response skills for babies.
Hands-on infant CPR and basic first aid training led by a local doula service. Practical, confidence-building instruction for parents and caregivers focused on emergency response skills for babies.
Up-to-date infant sleep standards and practical strategies for establishing safer, saner nights at home. Caregivers and support teams learn evidence-based routines, soothing techniques, and expectations for infant sleep development.
Up-to-date infant sleep standards and practical strategies for establishing safer, saner nights at home. Caregivers and support teams learn evidence-based routines, soothing techniques, and expectations for infant sleep development.
Up-to-date infant sleep standards and practical strategies for establishing safer, saner nights at home. Caregivers and support teams learn evidence-based routines, soothing techniques, and expectations for infant sleep development.
A fun, practical breastfeeding class focused on latch basics, feeding confidence, and troubleshooting common early challenges. Expect a supportive, doula-led setting that welcomes partners and your support team for hands-on guidance and reassurance.
A fun, practical breastfeeding class focused on latch basics, feeding confidence, and troubleshooting common early challenges. Expect a supportive, doula-led setting that welcomes partners and your support team for hands-on guidance and reassurance.
A fun, practical breastfeeding class focused on latch basics, feeding confidence, and troubleshooting common early challenges. Expect a supportive, doula-led setting that welcomes partners and your support team for hands-on guidance and reassurance.
Intensive one day Lamaze training focused on breathing techniques, labor coping tools, and birth planning. Built for expecting parents and partners seeking practical preparation and confidence for delivery day.
Intensive one day Lamaze training focused on breathing techniques, labor coping tools, and birth planning. Built for expecting parents and partners seeking practical preparation and confidence for delivery day.
Intensive one day Lamaze training focused on breathing techniques, labor coping tools, and birth planning. Built for expecting parents and partners seeking practical preparation and confidence for delivery day.
Three-part childbirth mini series led by a doula, meeting on Tuesdays starting the second Tuesday of each month. Practical pregnancy and labor preparation with space for questions and confidence-building support.
Three-part childbirth mini series led by a doula, meeting on Tuesdays starting the second Tuesday of each month. Practical pregnancy and labor preparation with space for questions and confidence-building support.
Three-part childbirth mini series led by a doula, meeting on Tuesdays starting the second Tuesday of each month. Practical pregnancy and labor preparation with space for questions and confidence-building support.
Hands-on newborn care guidance geared toward surviving the first few weeks, with practical tips for feeding, soothing, sleep, and diapering. A supportive small-group class at a doula services studio for new and expectant parents.
Hands-on newborn care guidance geared toward surviving the first few weeks, with practical tips for feeding, soothing, sleep, and diapering. A supportive small-group class at a doula services studio for new and expectant parents.
Hands-on newborn care guidance geared toward surviving the first few weeks, with practical tips for feeding, soothing, sleep, and diapering. A supportive small-group class at a doula services studio for new and expectant parents.
Candid parent support meetup for sharing fears, grief, and practical coping in a fraught political and economic moment. Expect a discussion circle that balances mutual aid and solidarity with the joys of raising the next generation of rabblerousers.
Candid parent support meetup for sharing fears, grief, and practical coping in a fraught political and economic moment. Expect a discussion circle that balances mutual aid and solidarity with the joys of raising the next generation of rabblerousers.
Candid parent support meetup for sharing fears, grief, and practical coping in a fraught political and economic moment. Expect a discussion circle that balances mutual aid and solidarity with the joys of raising the next generation of rabblerousers.
Casual weekly meetup for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months, centered on sharing pregnancy and early-parenthood experiences. Babies can wiggle and play with vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys while adults connect.
Casual weekly meetup for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months, centered on sharing pregnancy and early-parenthood experiences. Babies can wiggle and play with vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys while adults connect.
Casual weekly meetup for expectant parents and caregivers of babies 0–18 months, centered on sharing pregnancy and early-parenthood experiences. Babies can wiggle and play with vinyl mats, simple instruments, and small toys while adults connect.
Evidence-based training on the Conscious Discipline approach, with practical tools for supporting young children’s behavior, emotional regulation, and connection. Led by a certified facilitator for caregivers and early-childhood educators seeking usable classroom and home strategies.
Evidence-based training on the Conscious Discipline approach, with practical tools for supporting young children’s behavior, emotional regulation, and connection. Led by a certified facilitator for caregivers and early-childhood educators seeking usable classroom and home strategies.
Evidence-based training on the Conscious Discipline approach, with practical tools for supporting young children’s behavior, emotional regulation, and connection. Led by a certified facilitator for caregivers and early-childhood educators seeking usable classroom and home strategies.
A community health fair with hands on wellness activities, local health resources, and a casual hangout vibe. Expect family friendly fun plus school supplies and practical information from community partners.
A community health fair with hands on wellness activities, local health resources, and a casual hangout vibe. Expect family friendly fun plus school supplies and practical information from community partners.
A community health fair with hands on wellness activities, local health resources, and a casual hangout vibe. Expect family friendly fun plus school supplies and practical information from community partners.
A free, 30 minute evening online meditation space designed for moms to build a steady routine and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive circle for sharing experiences, practicing self care, and cultivating calm that carries into home life.
A free, 30 minute evening online meditation space designed for moms to build a steady routine and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive circle for sharing experiences, practicing self care, and cultivating calm that carries into home life.
A free, 30 minute evening online meditation space designed for moms to build a steady routine and reset from hectic days. Expect a supportive circle for sharing experiences, practicing self care, and cultivating calm that carries into home life.
Back to school resource fair with free school supplies, on site vaccinations, and Medicaid information for families preparing for the new school year. Expect a practical, community focused setup with health and benefits support in one stop.
Back to school resource fair with free school supplies, on site vaccinations, and Medicaid information for families preparing for the new school year. Expect a practical, community focused setup with health and benefits support in one stop.
Back to school resource fair with free school supplies, on site vaccinations, and Medicaid information for families preparing for the new school year. Expect a practical, community focused setup with health and benefits support in one stop.
A free community panel digs into how domestic violence impacts housing stability, with local advocates, housing leaders, and lived experience voices. Expect practical safety guidance plus Asheville area resources for survivors and supportive friends, family, and neighbors.
A free community panel digs into how domestic violence impacts housing stability, with local advocates, housing leaders, and lived experience voices. Expect practical safety guidance plus Asheville area resources for survivors and supportive friends, family, and neighbors.
A free community panel digs into how domestic violence impacts housing stability, with local advocates, housing leaders, and lived experience voices. Expect practical safety guidance plus Asheville area resources for survivors and supportive friends, family, and neighbors.
Free back to school health fair with first come first served school physicals and Pre K dental screenings, plus connections to local healthcare services and community resource providers. Built for families and Buncombe County neighbors preparing for the school year.
Free back to school health fair with first come first served school physicals and Pre K dental screenings, plus connections to local healthcare services and community resource providers. Built for families and Buncombe County neighbors preparing for the school year.
Free back to school health fair with first come first served school physicals and Pre K dental screenings, plus connections to local healthcare services and community resource providers. Built for families and Buncombe County neighbors preparing for the school year.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
Hands-on repair clinic focused on mending clothing and tackling common household fixes with shared tools and community know-how. Bring broken items for practical guidance, troubleshooting, and waste-reducing reuse.
In-person childcare training covering North Carolina licensing regulations alongside an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Practical infant safety education geared toward early childhood providers and caregivers seeking compliance and risk reduction.
In-person childcare training covering North Carolina licensing regulations alongside an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Practical infant safety education geared toward early childhood providers and caregivers seeking compliance and risk reduction.
In-person childcare training covering North Carolina licensing regulations alongside an overview of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Practical infant safety education geared toward early childhood providers and caregivers seeking compliance and risk reduction.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with singalong songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside infants in a relaxed, free library community gathering.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with singalong songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside infants in a relaxed, free library community gathering.
Lively early literacy hour for babies 0–18 months with singalong songs, rhymes, bounces, and picture books in the children’s picture book room. Caregivers participate alongside infants in a relaxed, free library community gathering.
Tranquil halotherapy sessions in a salt cave designed for parents and children ages 0 to 11, emphasizing immune support, respiratory and skin relief, and mental clarity; adults must register and attend.
Tranquil halotherapy sessions in a salt cave designed for parents and children ages 0 to 11, emphasizing immune support, respiratory and skin relief, and mental clarity; adults must register and attend.
Tranquil halotherapy sessions in a salt cave designed for parents and children ages 0 to 11, emphasizing immune support, respiratory and skin relief, and mental clarity; adults must register and attend.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.
Hundreds of quilts fill the WNC Ag Center with gallery-style displays, hands-on quilting demonstrations, and a bustling vendor area plus gift shop. Expect a raffle, quilts for sale, and a silent auction alongside kid-friendly activities.