One Month (30 day) Active Membership - $10 Our playroom membership is for parents and grandparents with young children
(0–3 years). Whether you're seeking an open space to play, parenting
support, opportunities for socialization, or engaging parent-child activities,
The Parenting Center offers a welcoming space to connect.
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 and grandparents can bring their children to enjoy the playroom,
make friends, and socialize! Free for active members only.
Monday–Friday, morning or afternoon sessions are open, by reservation
only. Members can call
504.896.9591 or use the Mindbody app to make reservations.
Parent-Child Activities
Schedule your play time to join us for weekly activities facilitated by
Parenting Center Staff, including music and art experiences.
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.
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.
Classes & Activities
Please see our
seasonal schedule of classes and activities. This includes but is not limited to Infant
and Child CPR, Car Seat Fittings, Grandparenting 101, Understanding Your
Toddler, and more!
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.
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