Newborn Cues & Connection
Kindred Connections Society
Are you starting to notice your baby's cues, but still figuring out what they mean? Are you feeling uncertain with every cry or squirm, or second-guessing the way you respond? Does connecting with your newborn feel different than you expected? These are common experiences and can feel discouraging and overwhelming. You are not failing — you've only just begun getting to know this new little person!
Your newborn is already communicating through their movements, sounds, expressions, and responses to the world around them. Newborn Cues & Connection is a relationship-building session that invites you to slow down, observe, and be curious about your baby. Through guided observation and shared reflection, you’ll begin to discover your baby’s strengths, preferences, needs, and unique ways of communicating and interacting with the world. You'll have an opportunity to build confidence in understanding and responding to your newborn, strengthen your connection, and support their healthy development.
Based on the Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO) system, Newborn Cues & Connection is not an assessment or evaluation — it's a chance to learn about your baby and discover who they are, together.
Who Is This For?
For Parents & Caregivers of newborns from birth to 3 months who want to:
- Better understand their baby’s cues
- Build confidence in responding to their baby
- Strengthen connection and bonding with their baby
What To Expect?
Available Appointment Types:
- In-Person
Sessions are held
In-Person
at
Kindred Connection Society's new location
on
Wednesdays from 10AM-12PM,
starting on
October 7, 2026.
Address: #10, 2175 29th Street NE, Calgary AB
What Is The Price?
This is a free service
What Are The Benefits?
- Better understanding of what your baby is trying to tell you and how to respond
- Increased confidence as parent or caregiver
- Supports your newborn’s brain development
- Personalized guidance and support
- Brief support with lasting impacts
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90-minute counselling session may be enough to address your needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
Fee Structure
Community Connect YYC is committed to ensuring community members get the help they need when they need it, with as few barriers as possible, including finances. Some services found on the site are offered at no cost, some on a sliding scale basis, and others with a model that allows you to choose your own session fee. Every partner organization ensures that finances will never get in the way of accessing the service you need. For more information on the specific fee model of the service you selected, please review the service description or speak to the service provider with whom you book.
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