 Be known as an "expert" on babies
Promote breastfeeding
Enhance parent-child bonding
The HUG is an innovative and family-friendly program to help expectant and new parents: *understand the language of their newborn, and *use this information to solve or prevent common problems around sleeping, eating, crying, and bonding. How will The HUG benefit you & your clinets?
 Parent-child bonding is enhanced when parents can read their baby’s body language. The HUG teaches parents to notice and respond well to a baby’s SOSs (Signs of Over-Stimulation) which can interfere with parent-child attachment.
Breastfeeding is facilitated when parents notice their baby's communication.
New parents trust care providers who understand and appreciate the unique personality and capabilities of THEIR newborn! HUG certification gives you access to engaging teaching tools and materials.
What HUG training is available?
 1.(Part I) The HUG Introduction is a two-hour class. It describes primary concepts of The HUG and presents real-life scenarios using The HUG with families. This class may be taken via the HUG Your Baby online training (available at www.hugyourbaby.com for $25) or as a two-hour on-site presentation. This class prepares participants to introduce The HUG concepts to families. [Continuing education credit is provided.]
2.(Part II) The HUG Skill Building Training is a half-day class. Available to those who have completed Part I, this class includes case studies, video analysis, role playing, demonstration opportunities, and individual and group problem solving experiences. In addition The HUG Strategies* are discussed. This class prepares participants to use The HUG more confidently and effectively with young families. (This training is now provided on-site and can be given along with Part I as a one day program. Part II will soon be available online as well.) [Continuing education credit is provided.] 3.(Part III) The HUG Teacher Certification prepares participants to teach The HUG classes to families. After completing Part I and Part II, professionals are certified by reading and reflecting on selected articles, completing and documenting HUG encounters with five families, teaching two “Understanding Your Newborn” classes, and completing the certification exam. Cost $150 [Continuing education credit is provided.] What do professionals say about The HUG?
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