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When a baby is born, So is a parent

Mobile offering: New Parent Groups

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Being a new parent is an exciting, exhausting, and magical time. Only you truly know the emotional and physical toll a new baby brings, and what a unique and personal experience it is.  

Our New Parent Groups are geared towards preparing and supporting new parents in this journey.  Whether you're pregnant or have a new baby, you'll likely have questions about a variety of topics.  

Carve out a little special time each week, for you, to connect with other new parents, commiserate, and feel a little less isolated.  

Some weeks, we have an expert in the field joining us to share relevant information -- on topics ranging from pelvic wellness to breastfeeding to baby sign language to child development…and other weeks we simply gather to chat, field questions and share resources.

We invite you to hang out and get to know other new parents, recharge in a laid back environment, and venture to a nearby park or cafe afterwards, if you'd like. 

  • Bring a beverage, get settled, and enjoy the infant toys available

  • Meet other new parents

  • Stay for Q & A and connect

Join Us

We run the groups in 5 week chunks so that we can build community. These meet-ups are a suggested donation of $95 for the four-week series, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Simply pay what you can. At the moment, our offerings are limited. Please reach out if you have a group of new parents interested in connecting in a supportive environment and we can come to you.

  • BYO baby blankets, food/drink, anything to keep you hydrated & your babe happy.

  • Open to newborns, through crawling infants.  

  • Don't worry if you need to take a break to feed, change a diaper, or step away to get some fresh air.  

  • We all get it and are happy to have you in whatever form that takes (babies are unpredictable!).

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Would you like to bring a new parent group to your neighborhood? Reach out! When we have 5 interested families, we can mobilize.

November at Recess & Beyond

Mark your calendar — So much going on this month:

  • 11/4: Family Yoga* at 11am

  • 11/4: New Parent Meetup: Community Group for Parents and Babies (0-12 mo)* at 12:30pm

  • 11/5: How SFUSD Public School Enrollment Works 7:30pm

  • 11/9: Live Cello* 10:30am

  • 11/14: Infant, Child & Adult CPR 7:30pm

  • 11/15: Estate Planning 101 at 11am

  • 11/16: Infant Sleep Workshop 10am

  • 11/19: Gratitude Member Mixer with Music for aardvarks at 5:30 pm*

  • 11/23: Childbirth Preparation Classes at 10am

  • 11/24: Mini photo shoot with Samantha Brancato https://www.samanthabrancato.com/event-details/recess-collective-mini-session-event (Members save $20) all morning!

  • 11/25: Little Ladybug Music* 11:30am

  • Closed Thanksgiving through the Sunday after

  • 12/3: Giving Tuesday Holiday Mixer 5:30pm

* = Included in membership

Hop to the Schedule Page

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Here are some local family friendly events this month of November

Weekly enrichment activities

Did you know a Recess membership includes weekly music and storytime activities!

Check out our Fall schedule below:

  • Mondays - Little Ladybug Music: last Mon of the month, 11:30am; Family Yoga with Kate, first monday of the month 11am

  • Tuesdays - Stories & Songs w/ Regina, 11am

  • Thursdays - Ask the Pro (bring your parenting & child development questions), 11-1

  • Thursdays - Music Time w/ Carissa, 12 noon

  • Fridays - Sensory Play, 9:30-10:30 am

  • Saturdays - Live Cello: once a month

  • Saturdays - LGBTQ+ Playgroup once a month


Birthday parties and more

Love a stress free celebration? Whether you’re planning your child’s first party or a family friendly holiday celebration, look no further.

Recess has the backdrop to make it easy to arrange, and enjoyable for all. You’re welcome to bring any food or drink you’d like…or have us coordinate those details for you. The space is equipped with all the amenities you’ll need for the newborns and the grandparents in attendance. Changing tables, bottle warmers, microwave, highchairs, as well as ADA bathrooms, seating options, BYO music and all the fixins for the kitchen too.

With our parties, you have the entire playspace to yourself. We can help you decorate, or you can bring your own decor…or keep it simple and just play.

  • Weeknight play 5:30-7:30 - Spend the witching hour(s) on our turf. Contact us if you're interested in getting some friends/family together for a private playdate!

  • Weekend birthday parties 1:30-3:30 or 4:30-6:30. We still some availability for this winter. Book that birthday party now!