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Monday 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 4:30pm

The Parenting Center at Children's Hospital

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The Parenting Center at Children's Hospital

We offer classes, advice by phone, and resources to parents of toddlers to teens.

The Parenting Center, a department of Manning Family Children’s, is dedicated to helping parents and grandparents deal with the ordinary challenges of raising children. The Parenting Center at Children's hospital helps parents and grandparents develop competence and confidence and offers practical parenting suggestions to help with the ordinary stresses of raising children. The staff of parent educators include clinical social workers, an early childhood educator and a registered nurse who help families grow from birth to adolescence. The Parenting Center provides classes, book & video lending libraries, playrooms in two locations, Uptown (with play yard) and Metairie.

02/13/2026

Wishing you all a safe and happy Mardi Gras! The Parenting Center will be closed Tuesday, February 17. 💜💛💚

Music will run as usual next week on Monday and Friday at 9:30 am. See you on Lundi Gras!

02/06/2026

‼️The American Heart Association has new CPR guidelines‼️ Our instructor, Bobby DiMarco, explains what you need to know. Over 1,000 people in the U.S. die each day from sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital setting. Knowing CPR can help save a life.

The Parenting Center offers a Family & Friends non-certification CPR course for Infants & Children and Adults. Visit our website to learn more.

02/05/2026

The more the merrier! Bring your daughter and invite others to join. Help make the conversation of puberty easy and comfortable for both you and your daughter.

Growing Up for Girls is an interactive class for girls ages 9–12 and their parent designed to answer questions, ease worries, and help girls grow into confident, independent young women.

Join us Tuesday, February 24 from 6:30-8:30 pm in Worley Hall. $20 per child. Sign up today! 📱Call 504.896.9591 or visit our website to register or learn more about the class.

https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/the-parenting-center/parenting-classes-playroom-reservations/growing-up-puberty-/

01/30/2026

Our spring schedule is here!🌷You can register for classes by phone, email, or on our website.

We’re excited to offer new classes including Youth & Social Media: Staying Safe Online, Parenting LGBTQIA+ Teens, and The Power of Play.

Coming up next is our Focus on Children Co-Parenting course on February 4.

https://www.manningchildrens.org/the-parenting-center/

01/16/2026

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Parenting Center will be closed on Monday, January 19. Due to the closure, there will be no music class on Monday. Let's Make Music! will resume on Friday, January 22.

01/15/2026

Growing Up for Boys helps boys navigate puberty with confidence, maturity, emotional awareness, and healthy decision-making.

Join the class on Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30 pm. Boys attend with a parent or caregiver.

Call 504.896.9591 or sign up online.

https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/the-parenting-center/parenting-classes-playroom-reservations/growing-up-puberty-/

01/14/2026

We got MESSY at Art & Messy Play today making snow in the playroom. ❄️ It's squishy, crumbly, and surprisingly cold, just like the real thing.

DIY recipe:
2 cups baking soda
1/3 cup white conditioner
Add more conditioner until you like the texture.

01/14/2026

🌟 New Parenting Class 🌟 Understand the impact of adversity and stress on child development, strategies to build resilience, and the importance of parental self-care. Explore ways to build family resilience through The Parent-Child Relationship as a Space for Healing program.

"Parenting for Resilience" will be held virtually on January 28 at 5:30 pm. Register online for the Zoom link.

https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/the-parenting-center/parenting-classes-playroom-reservations/parents-of-school-aged-children/

01/13/2026

Choking can happen in the blink of an eye, but with CPR training you'll know exactly what to do. Don't wait—sign up for our Infant & Child CPR class today! The American Heart Association's "Family and Friends" non-certification course is highly recommended for families and caregivers of children ages 0-8.

📆 Class Details:
Date: Thursday, January 22
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Worley Hall (210 State St.)
Cost: $35 per person

Keep your loved ones safe. Call 504.896.9591 or register online to secure your spot.

https://www.manningchildrens.org/services/the-parenting-center/parenting-classes-playroom-reservations/parents-of-babies-or-expecting-/

01/12/2026

Are you looking for the best way to support your child through the challenges of divorce and separation? Our Focus on Children Co-Parenting class will teach you effective strategies to limit the impact on your children. Learn practical tools to help both you and your child navigate and adapt to the changing relationships.

📅 Class Details
Date: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 4:30–6:30 pm
Location: The Parenting Center
Cost: $30 per person

Co-parents attend separately. Certificates of attendance will be provided.

Give your child the support they need by building a strong co-parenting foundation. Sign up by calling 504.896.9591.

01/12/2026

New Classes at The Parenting Center ✨ From toddlers to teens, we have supports for families at every stage of parenting.

🧩 Power of Play: May 28
📱 Youth and Social Media: April 29
🌈 Parenting LGBTQIA+ Teens: March 25
🌱 Parenting for Resilience (virtual): January 28

Learn more and register online or call 504.896.9591.

https://www.manningchildrens.org/theparentingcenter

01/09/2026

Are you busy Monday-Fridays, but interested in checking out our play space? This spring, we're open on the third Saturday of every month. Stop by next Saturday, January 17 from 10am-Noon. Our indoor play spaces are open to parents, grandparents, and their children ages 0–3. Learn more on our website or call 504.896.9591. Link in bio.

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New Orleans, LA

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Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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+15048969591

Website

https://www.manningchildrens.org/the-parenting-center/

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