Family Weekender Guide: Things to Do on July 31 to August 2

Join a baby shower

All expectant parents are invited to The Parenting Emporium and The Breastfeeding Club's Annual Baby Shower. There will be talks about breastfeeding, babywearing and cloth diapering, plus games and prizes. The event is happening this Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Attendance fee is P800. To register, contact 0917-811-0821. For more info, visit The Parenting Emporium Facebook page.


Join a pregnancy retreat

Here’s another one for pregnant couples. Conscious Birth Manila, together with The Parenting Emporium, is having The Sacred Pregnancy and Conscious Birth Retreat. The workshop includes discussions on gentle birthing, creating sacred spaces, among others. There will also be a pre-natal yoga sessions and a mother blessing ceremony. The event is happening this Saturday, Aug. 1, 1-6:30 p.m. at The Parenting Emporium, Quezon City. Attendance fee is P4,000. To register, e-mail consciousbirthmanila@gmail.com. For more info, visit the Conscious Birth Manila website.