Program Description

Join us for a gentle, welcoming five-week program designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen their bond with their babies through nurturing touch and infant massage. Guided by Tina Devine, an Early Childhood Educator and Healthy Beginnings Enhanced Home Visitor, you'll explore gentle infant massage techniques, learn to recognize your baby's unique cues, and discover new ways to communicate, comfort, and connect. Nurturing Touch is about slowing down, building confidence, and creating special moments with your little one in a relaxed and supportive environment. Every baby's comfort and readiness are respected, with opportunities to explore nurturing touch. Program Details Ages: Babies from birth to 6 months with a parent or caregiver Dates: Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 Time: 9:30–10:30 AM Location: Eastern Shore Family Resource Association, Porters Lake Cost: FREE Format: Five-week program What to Bring: Dress yourself and your baby comfortably. Footwear is required; indoor slippers are welcome. Beverages must be in cups with lids. Registration is required. ---------------------- A Message from the instructor: My name is Tina Devine. I am so excited to welcome you to the beautiful world of infant massage through our new program Nurturing Touch. I have a background in Early Childhood Education and currently work as a Healthy Beginnings Enhanced Home Visitor, supporting families as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenting. Through my work, I've come to appreciate just how important those early connections are and how much the little moments of nurturing, comfort and connection can mean to both parents and babies. Through IAIM infant massage, we'll explore the power of nurturing touch to strengthen bonding, encourage communication, and help your baby feel safe, loved and secure. These classes are about slowing down, connecting with your baby, learning to recognize the cues, and enjoying special moments together in a relaxed and supportive environment. I look forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you and your little one, one gentle touch at a time.