All Classes + Events
Welcome to Monica + Andy’s parent community! Learn and grow with us — you're invited to join our classes for expecting and new parents, plus kids of all ages!
Our variety of virtual and in-person classes give you the flexibility of being a part of things from anywhere, including the comfort of your own home.
-
×
View details »
Grandparent Refresher: Holiday Edition. Join Catherine Lessman, Early Childhood Development Specialist as she guides you through simple easy resources to help with Grandparenting in the 21 st Century.
Topics will include:
- Sleep: Basics on infant to toddler sleep and key elements to know and ask your children about your grandchild sleep habits
- Eat: Appropriate portions and size for table food, best practices at meal time, bottle feeding tips
- Play: Ways to play with your grandchildren at every age. Discussing appropriate play for developmental skills.
- Diaper and Potty: Potty Training toddler or little one in diapers, we will cover all the modern ways families are accomplishing this now and ways to keep consistency in your little ones life.
- From afar: Lots of Grandparents are miles away from their grandchildren. We will discuss ways to stay connected even when miles apart in the 21st century.
Please select a Date & Time to register:
Register Now -
×
View details »
Join Catherine Lessman, Early Childhood Development Specialist as she guides you through simple easy resources to help with Grandparenting in the 21 st Century.
Topics will include:
- Sleep: Basics on infant to toddler sleep and key elements to know and ask your children about your grandchild sleep habits
- Eat: Appropriate portions and size for table food, best practices at meal time, bottle feeding tips
- Play: Ways to play with your grandchildren at every age. Discussing appropriate play for developmental skills.
- Diaper and Potty: Potty Training toddler or little one in diapers, we will cover all the modern ways families are accomplishing this now and ways to keep consistency in your little ones life.
- From afar: Lots of Grandparents are miles away from their grandchildren. We will discuss ways to stay connected even when miles apart in the 21st century.
Please select a Date & Time to register:
Register Now -
×
View details »
In-Person Mom & Baby Yoga at the Lincoln Park Guideshop
Returning January 2023!
Bring your little yogi!! You'll strengthen your muscles after giving birth and deepen the bond with baby. You'll learn relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, baby massages and stretches, and postures to activate your pelvic floor muscles, core and chest. Recommended for babies 8-9 months old or younger.
Instructor Sonia Avendano is an E-RYT 200 hour certified yoga instructor.
By completing the registration for classes and events, I have carefully read and fully understand all provisions of the waiver and freely and knowingly assume the risk and waive my rights concerning liability outlined in the terms and conditions.
Registrants will be required to read and sign our online waiver before being allowed to participate in any online class. Please use this link to fill out the waiver before attending.
Due to current demand and availability limitations, refunds for missed classes will not be available and makeups are not guaranteed.
CloseImportant Health & Safety Information:
In events, panels, online classes and videos, you may receive information and instruction about nutrition and health. These events and discussions are not meant to provide medical advice or to offer medical diagnosis.
These events and experiences exist solely to offer information to our community. Information found on Monica + Andy's blogs, videos, webinars, and emails are in no way to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or intended as medical advice. The publisher, writers, contributors and the entire personnel of Monica + Andy cannot be held liable for misuse of any products or information gathered from our events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences. Information shared is well researched and conducted by industry experts; however, Monica + Andy is not responsible for any of the information presented in these events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences.
Prenatal Yoga & Exercise Classes:
Prenatal yoga classes may entail physical activity. Such physical activity may be difficult and may cause or aggravate a physical injury or medical condition. The program may not match your fitness level and if you are concerned that you are not physically fit, please check with your physician before practicing.
Always consult with a physical prior to participating in this program to make sure that you are in good physical health. By following the instruction in this video you warrant that you are physically fit and have no medical condition or injury which would prevent your full participation in the program.
If you feel discomfort during this program, immediately stop and consult a physician.
Activities Involving Your Children:
You acknowledge that you understand the nature of the activities your child is participating in and that your child is in the proper physical condition and capable of participating in the related activities, understanding that Monica + Andy is not in any way responsible for making such a determination.
I authorize and agree that Monica + Andy may use photographs, videos, or my likeness of myself or my child as needed for its record-keeping, advertising, and/or public relations projects and that I have no rights to the same and will not be compensated for the same.
Monica + Andy and anyone involved in the creation of these classes are not responsible for any injury, condition or damages that you or your child may sustain as a result of following instruction from the class. By participating in this program you forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Monica + Andy for any injury, conditions or damage you may experience. Please participate at your own risk.
In-Person Experiences and Classes:
I voluntarily seek to participate in events and activities provided by Monica + Andy.
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that Monica + Andy has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19. I will follow all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and all posted instructions while attending Monica + Andy events and activities.
As a condition of my participation in this event, I, do hereby expressly waive any rights against and release and hold harmless Monica + Andy from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, losses, damages, expenses, or liability that may arise during or as a result of my presence and my child/children’s presence at the premises, including but not limited to any such liability related to or arising out of illness, injury, or associated with the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I understand, and it is my express intent, that this release and waiver of all liability releases Monica + Andy from such liability. In the event that I or my family member is injured, becomes ill, or suffers complications due to Coronavirus/COVID-19, allegedly as a result of my participation in a Monica + Andy event or activity. I agree to release and hold harmless Monica + Andy in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth above.
BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT, I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Please select a Date & Time to add a class to your cart:
-
×
View details »
Meet and Greet with Dr. Payal
Dr. Payal Adhikari is a board-certified pediatrician and employee of Infinant Health, maker of Evivo. She is the mom to two kiddos, and loves conversing about all things baby!
Please join her Saturday, 6/24, 9:30-10:30 AM to chat about infant nutrition, the importance of the early microbiome, and the benefits of probiotics, particularly Evivo. She loves supporting families and is excited to share more with you, whether you are expecting or have small babies, you are welcome!
-
×
View details »
Learn the basics of infant First Aid and CPR in the comfort of your home! Taught by American Red Cross Instructors, this online group class will teach you the basics of pediatric breathing emergencies, airway obstructions, basic First Aid and how to perform CPR & use an AED, followed by a Q & A. Topics may include: Pediatric CPR AED basics Airway obstruction Basic First Aid Water Safety
Please select a Date & Time to add a class to your cart:
-
×
View details »
Pre + Postnatal Sculpt
An all levels 40 minute perinatal (prenatal and postnatal) full body workout bookended with yoga to enhance your mind and body connection. Movement is beneficial for your well-being and mental health. This class improves muscle awareness in preparation for delivery and postpartum, includes modifications/advancements, and provides a positive space to support you during any stage of motherhood.
Light hand weights are optional for an elevated challenge.
Everybody is welcome to join!
Please select a Date & Time to register:
Register Now -
×
View details »
Monica & Andy invites you to:
Pregnant & New Parents Q+A
Hosted by Manon Chevallerau
Friday, May 12, 2023: 10:00am ET
Friday, May 26, 2023: 10:00am ET
Friday, June 9, 2023: 10:00am ETMonica + Andy NYC Upper West Side Guideshop
410 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024FREE admission
These bi-weekly gatherings with Manon, a senior postpartum doula and newborn care and sleep expert, offer community and guidance. The open forum Q+A allows you to ask all your questions on preparing for recovery and newborn, post-birth mom and baby experiences, and more.
-
×
View details »
Toddlerhood can be years of self growth and independence. Along with these new found skills your toddler may have more difficulty following directions, which can lead to many power struggles.
Join Miss Catherine, in discussing what is age appropriate during these "toddler teens" and positive ways to foster these behaviors.
Tackling topics like:- Meltdowns
- How to label emotions
- How does a "Calm Down Corner" Work
- Screen Time
- Regressions in behaviors such as sleep, eating and potty training
- Preferring one parent over another
- How to not give in but give them grace
...and so much more!
-
×
View details »
Taught by American Red Cross Instructors, this in-person class will teach you the basics of pediatric breathing emergencies, airway obstructions, basic First Aid and how to perform CPR & use an AED, followed by a Q&A. Topics may include: Pediatric CPR AED basics Airway obstruction Basic First Aid Water Safety.
Last Saturday of the month launching January 2023 at 10:00am ET
Monica + Andy Upper West Side Guideshop NYC
410 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10024
Got questions? Email us: digitalexperiences@monicaandandy.com
By completing the registration for classes and events, I have carefully read and fully understand all provisions of the waiver and freely and knowingly assume the risk and waive my rights concerning liability outlined in the terms and conditions.
Registrants will be required to read and sign our online waiver before being allowed to participate in any online class. Please use this link to fill out the waiver before attending.
Due to current demand and availability limitations, refunds for missed classes will not be available and makeups are not guaranteed.
CloseImportant Health & Safety Information:
In events, panels, online classes and videos, you may receive information and instruction about nutrition and health. These events and discussions are not meant to provide medical advice or to offer medical diagnosis.
These events and experiences exist solely to offer information to our community. Information found on Monica + Andy's blogs, videos, webinars, and emails are in no way to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or intended as medical advice. The publisher, writers, contributors and the entire personnel of Monica + Andy cannot be held liable for misuse of any products or information gathered from our events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences. Information shared is well researched and conducted by industry experts; however, Monica + Andy is not responsible for any of the information presented in these events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences.
Prenatal Yoga & Exercise Classes:
Prenatal yoga classes may entail physical activity. Such physical activity may be difficult and may cause or aggravate a physical injury or medical condition. The program may not match your fitness level and if you are concerned that you are not physically fit, please check with your physician before practicing.
Always consult with a physical prior to participating in this program to make sure that you are in good physical health. By following the instruction in this video you warrant that you are physically fit and have no medical condition or injury which would prevent your full participation in the program.
If you feel discomfort during this program, immediately stop and consult a physician.
Activities Involving Your Children:
You acknowledge that you understand the nature of the activities your child is participating in and that your child is in the proper physical condition and capable of participating in the related activities, understanding that Monica + Andy is not in any way responsible for making such a determination.
I authorize and agree that Monica + Andy may use photographs, videos, or my likeness of myself or my child as needed for its record-keeping, advertising, and/or public relations projects and that I have no rights to the same and will not be compensated for the same.
Monica + Andy and anyone involved in the creation of these classes are not responsible for any injury, condition or damages that you or your child may sustain as a result of following instruction from the class. By participating in this program you forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Monica + Andy for any injury, conditions or damage you may experience. Please participate at your own risk.
In-Person Experiences and Classes:
I voluntarily seek to participate in events and activities provided by Monica + Andy.
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that Monica + Andy has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19. I will follow all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and all posted instructions while attending Monica + Andy events and activities.
As a condition of my participation in this event, I, do hereby expressly waive any rights against and release and hold harmless Monica + Andy from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, losses, damages, expenses, or liability that may arise during or as a result of my presence and my child/children’s presence at the premises, including but not limited to any such liability related to or arising out of illness, injury, or associated with the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I understand, and it is my express intent, that this release and waiver of all liability releases Monica + Andy from such liability. In the event that I or my family member is injured, becomes ill, or suffers complications due to Coronavirus/COVID-19, allegedly as a result of my participation in a Monica + Andy event or activity. I agree to release and hold harmless Monica + Andy in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth above.
BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT, I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Please select a Date & Time to add a class to your cart:
-
×
View details »
Meet Up & Q&A
Right now kids are not on their regular schedules leaving parents more exhausted than ever! Each month, Kelly Murray, a certified Pediatric and Adult Sleep Consultant, will answer questions about your sleep and your child's sleep that are keeping you up at night (literally).
Murray specializes in helping sleep-deprived humans, ages 0 to 100, worldwide obtain the restful sleep they so desperately need through customized sleep programs and support.
Please select a Date & Time to register:
Register Now -
×
View details »
Join Catherine Lessman, a child development specialist, as she explores the world of potty training. Learn everything you need to know—from what gear you’ll need to the difference between diapers and pull-ups. We promise, after an hour with Miss Catherine you’ll have the resources and tools you need to get your little into big kid undies.
Please select a Date & Time to register:
Register Now -
×
View details »
Master Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson will be at Monica + Andy's Lincoln Park Guideshop in Chicago on June 9 to create hand-cut silhouette portraits. Karl simply looks at each subject and within minutes cuts out their exact likeness in shadow. All ages are welcome, including the squirmy ones.
Karl's work has been featured in over 30 magazines including The O List in Oprah Magazine, People, and Elle Decor. He also has a large celebrity following and has created silhouettes for Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Garner, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry & many more. He recently appeared on the ABC game show "To Tell the Truth".
These make great Father's Day Gifts! Silhouettes are $35, duplicate Silhouettes ($15) and oval silhouette frames ($25) will be available for purchase at the event. Sign up for your five minute appointment at https://tinyurl.com/Monica-Andy23.
-
×
Jam With Jamie Summer Music Session (Series) (In-Person)
$275.00June 5th–June 30th 2023
11:30am
Register below
View details »
Hey, Chicago + NYC! We've got music for your ears!
Monica + Andy's all-ages music class featuring Jam With Jamie!
Get jamming with a live performer every week for 45 minutes of upbeat and interactive fun. Each week sing along with a new theme: from Under the Sea to Outer Space to In the Jungle (and more). Join us to move, shake and be happy!
Join us for a weekly interactive musical experience with classic children’s songs, rock n’ roll hits and pop favorites! Enjoy prop and instrument play, movement, story time, parachute and bubbles. Are you ready to JAM?! Say OH YEAH!
45 minutes of interactive music and movement. Jam with Jamie classes use age-appropriate, research-proven methods to further develop your child's relationship with music. Get ready for an upbeat jam session, a sing-a-long, a dance party, and more! Perfect for parents and kids who love music, love to rock, love to dance and are ready to let loose and be silly!
Are you ready to JAM? Jam with Jamie's nationwide music program has been beloved nationwide for almost two decades. It’s a jam session, sing-along, dance party and more! Jam with Jamie classes are formatted using age-appropriate, research-proven methods to further develop your child's relationship with music. During the 45-minute class, toddlers will improve their motor, language, social-emotional and literacy skills while having fun. Perfect for parents and their little ones who love music, love to rock, love to dance and are ready to let loose and be silly!
This is a grown-up participation class. Each child must be accompanied by one caregiver.
Got questions? Email us: digitalexperiences@monicaandandy.com
By completing the registration for classes and events, I have carefully read and fully understand all provisions of the waiver and freely and knowingly assume the risk and waive my rights concerning liability outlined in the terms and conditions.
Registrants will be required to read and sign our online waiver before being allowed to participate in any online class. Please use this link to fill out the waiver before attending.
Due to current demand and availability limitations, refunds for missed classes will not be available and makeups are not guaranteed.
CloseImportant Health & Safety Information:
In events, panels, online classes and videos, you may receive information and instruction about nutrition and health. These events and discussions are not meant to provide medical advice or to offer medical diagnosis.
These events and experiences exist solely to offer information to our community. Information found on Monica + Andy's blogs, videos, webinars, and emails are in no way to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or intended as medical advice. The publisher, writers, contributors and the entire personnel of Monica + Andy cannot be held liable for misuse of any products or information gathered from our events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences. Information shared is well researched and conducted by industry experts; however, Monica + Andy is not responsible for any of the information presented in these events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences.
Prenatal Yoga & Exercise Classes:
Prenatal yoga classes may entail physical activity. Such physical activity may be difficult and may cause or aggravate a physical injury or medical condition. The program may not match your fitness level and if you are concerned that you are not physically fit, please check with your physician before practicing.
Always consult with a physical prior to participating in this program to make sure that you are in good physical health. By following the instruction in this video you warrant that you are physically fit and have no medical condition or injury which would prevent your full participation in the program.
If you feel discomfort during this program, immediately stop and consult a physician.
Activities Involving Your Children:
You acknowledge that you understand the nature of the activities your child is participating in and that your child is in the proper physical condition and capable of participating in the related activities, understanding that Monica + Andy is not in any way responsible for making such a determination.
I authorize and agree that Monica + Andy may use photographs, videos, or my likeness of myself or my child as needed for its record-keeping, advertising, and/or public relations projects and that I have no rights to the same and will not be compensated for the same.
Monica + Andy and anyone involved in the creation of these classes are not responsible for any injury, condition or damages that you or your child may sustain as a result of following instruction from the class. By participating in this program you forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Monica + Andy for any injury, conditions or damage you may experience. Please participate at your own risk.
In-Person Experiences and Classes:
I voluntarily seek to participate in events and activities provided by Monica + Andy.
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that Monica + Andy has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19. I will follow all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and all posted instructions while attending Monica + Andy events and activities.
As a condition of my participation in this event, I, do hereby expressly waive any rights against and release and hold harmless Monica + Andy from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, losses, damages, expenses, or liability that may arise during or as a result of my presence and my child/children’s presence at the premises, including but not limited to any such liability related to or arising out of illness, injury, or associated with the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I understand, and it is my express intent, that this release and waiver of all liability releases Monica + Andy from such liability. In the event that I or my family member is injured, becomes ill, or suffers complications due to Coronavirus/COVID-19, allegedly as a result of my participation in a Monica + Andy event or activity. I agree to release and hold harmless Monica + Andy in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth above.
BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT, I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Please select a Date & Time to add a class to your cart:
-
×
Jam With Jamie Summer Music Session (Drop-in) (Chicago/NYC)
$28.00Mondays + Fridays (Chicago)
11:30am CT (Chicago), 12:00pm ET (NYC)
Register below
View details »
We've got music for your ears!
Monica + Andy's all-ages music class featuring Jam With Jamie!
Get jamming with a live performer every week for 45 minutes of upbeat and interactive fun. Each week sing along with a new theme: from Under the Sea to Outer Space to In the Jungle (and more). Join us to move, shake and be happy!
Join us for a weekly interactive musical experience with classic children’s songs, rock n’ roll hits and pop favorites! Enjoy prop and instrument play, movement, story time, parachute and bubbles. Are you ready to JAM?! Say OH YEAH!
45 minutes of interactive music and movement. Jam with Jamie classes use age-appropriate, research-proven methods to further develop your child's relationship with music. Get ready for an upbeat jam session, a sing-a-long, a dance party, and more! Perfect for parents and kids who love music, love to rock, love to dance and are ready to let loose and be silly!
Are you ready to JAM? Jam with Jamie's nationwide music program has been beloved nationwide for almost two decades. It’s a jam session, sing-along, dance party and more! Jam with Jamie classes are formatted using age-appropriate, research-proven methods to further develop your child's relationship with music. During the 45-minute class, toddlers will improve their motor, language, social-emotional and literacy skills while having fun. Perfect for parents and their little ones who love music, love to rock, love to dance and are ready to let loose and be silly!
This is a grown-up participation class. Each child must be accompanied by one caregiver.
Got questions? Email us: digitalexperiences@monicaandandy.com
By completing the registration for classes and events, I have carefully read and fully understand all provisions of the waiver and freely and knowingly assume the risk and waive my rights concerning liability outlined in the terms and conditions.
Registrants will be required to read and sign our online waiver before being allowed to participate in any online class. Please use this link to fill out the waiver before attending.
Due to current demand and availability limitations, refunds for missed classes will not be available and makeups are not guaranteed.
CloseImportant Health & Safety Information:
In events, panels, online classes and videos, you may receive information and instruction about nutrition and health. These events and discussions are not meant to provide medical advice or to offer medical diagnosis.
These events and experiences exist solely to offer information to our community. Information found on Monica + Andy's blogs, videos, webinars, and emails are in no way to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or intended as medical advice. The publisher, writers, contributors and the entire personnel of Monica + Andy cannot be held liable for misuse of any products or information gathered from our events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences. Information shared is well researched and conducted by industry experts; however, Monica + Andy is not responsible for any of the information presented in these events, classes, panel discussions, or experiences.
Prenatal Yoga & Exercise Classes:
Prenatal yoga classes may entail physical activity. Such physical activity may be difficult and may cause or aggravate a physical injury or medical condition. The program may not match your fitness level and if you are concerned that you are not physically fit, please check with your physician before practicing.
Always consult with a physical prior to participating in this program to make sure that you are in good physical health. By following the instruction in this video you warrant that you are physically fit and have no medical condition or injury which would prevent your full participation in the program.
If you feel discomfort during this program, immediately stop and consult a physician.
Activities Involving Your Children:
You acknowledge that you understand the nature of the activities your child is participating in and that your child is in the proper physical condition and capable of participating in the related activities, understanding that Monica + Andy is not in any way responsible for making such a determination.
I authorize and agree that Monica + Andy may use photographs, videos, or my likeness of myself or my child as needed for its record-keeping, advertising, and/or public relations projects and that I have no rights to the same and will not be compensated for the same.
Monica + Andy and anyone involved in the creation of these classes are not responsible for any injury, condition or damages that you or your child may sustain as a result of following instruction from the class. By participating in this program you forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Monica + Andy for any injury, conditions or damage you may experience. Please participate at your own risk.
In-Person Experiences and Classes:
I voluntarily seek to participate in events and activities provided by Monica + Andy.
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and that Monica + Andy has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19. I will follow all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, and all posted instructions while attending Monica + Andy events and activities.
As a condition of my participation in this event, I, do hereby expressly waive any rights against and release and hold harmless Monica + Andy from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, losses, damages, expenses, or liability that may arise during or as a result of my presence and my child/children’s presence at the premises, including but not limited to any such liability related to or arising out of illness, injury, or associated with the Coronavirus/COVID-19.
I understand, and it is my express intent, that this release and waiver of all liability releases Monica + Andy from such liability. In the event that I or my family member is injured, becomes ill, or suffers complications due to Coronavirus/COVID-19, allegedly as a result of my participation in a Monica + Andy event or activity. I agree to release and hold harmless Monica + Andy in the same manner and to the same extent as set forth above.
BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT, I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE AND FREELY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Please select a Date & Time to add a class to your cart: