Workshops
Join us for a specialty parenting workshops! These workshops are great for families looking to expand and grow their knowledge. You’ll be sure to leave with new and helpful resources to add to your toolkit!
Maternity Leave: Intro to Navigating Your Leave in California
Date: Recurring, 2nd Monday of each month
Time: 12:00p - 12:45p
Location: via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: $20
Shelly Yehuda is an HR expert certified in California State Leave Laws with extensive experience in maternity leave benefits. She helps new and expectant mothers understand their rights and options while ensuring they follow the proper procedures for leave. Shelly is well-versed in key programs like FMLA, CFRA, PDL, CA SDI, Paid Family Leave, Bonding, PPLO, ADA and employer-specific policies. She helps moms navigate their maternity leave, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible while staying compliant with all the regulations. Shelly offers clear, personalized guidance to help parents focus on what matters most—their growing families.
Join Shelly for an informative maternity leave introduction, that will cover the 4 biggest mistakes women make during maternity leave in California—mistakes that can cost you time and benefits. You’ll get simple tips and tricks for navigating your leave, understanding your benefits, and communicating with your employer the right way. This is a great way to dip your toes in and get a solid overview of the maternity leave landscape in California. You’ll walk away feeling way more confident about how to make the most of your leave!
This introduction is a great way to get a high-level overview of the maternity leave process in California. However, if you're looking to dive deeper, the full workshop is more comprehensive. We'll walk you through the technical details—like calculating your benefit amount, understanding eligibility for each benefit, filing dates, and extension deadlines. You'll get a clear roadmap with action steps to make sure you're maximizing your benefits and staying on track during your leave.
Got Questions?
Contact the host of this workshop, Shelly Yehuda shelly@parentalleaveadvisors.com
Mastering Maternity Leave: Maximizing Your Time, Benefits, and Peace of Mind
Date: Recurring, 4th Monday of each month
Time: 12:00p - 2:00p
Location: via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Cost: $225 per couple
Shelly Yehuda is an HR expert certified in California State Leave Laws with extensive experience in maternity leave benefits. She helps new and expectant mothers understand their rights and options while ensuring they follow the proper procedures for leave. Shelly is well-versed in key programs like FMLA, CFRA, PDL, CA SDI, Paid Family Leave, Bonding, PPLO, ADA and employer-specific policies. She helps moms navigate their maternity leave, making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible while staying compliant with all the regulations. Shelly offers clear, personalized guidance to help parents focus on what matters most—their growing families.
Why leave time and money on the table? This 2-hour Zoom workshop is designed to help new and expectant parents—whether you're a mom, dad, or any family structure—maximize your parental leave benefits, ensuring you get the most time off and the most pay during your leave.
The average workshop participant receives an additional 2 months of leave and additional $10,000 in paid state benefits.
What We’ll Cover:
Maximizing Paid and Unpaid Benefits: Learn how to unlock every dollar of parental leave available to you, from CA SDI and PFL, to CFRA, FMLA, and bonding, to specific employer-provided benefits. Don’t miss out on any benefits you’re entitled to.
Combining Benefits for More Time and Pay: Discover how to strategically combine state, federal, and employer benefits to stretch your leave and maximize your pay. Learn the secrets to ensuring you don’t leave any time off or money on the table.
How and When to File Claims: Get the inside scoop on when to file your claims, what documents you need, and how to avoid delays, so you can start your leave smoothly and without financial stress.
Eligibility Requirements: Understand the eligibility criteria for each benefit, so you can ensure you qualify for the full benefits you deserve.
Calculating Your Benefit Amount: Learn how to calculate exactly how much you can expect to receive during your leave, so you know where you stand financially during your leave.
Duration of Benefits: Know how long each benefit lasts. The more you know, the more time off you can take!
Navigating Extensions: Get expert tips on securing extensions and understand how additional documentation can help you extend your time off and keep the benefits coming.
Effective Communication with Your Employer: Learn how to communicate with your employer so your leave is stress-free and compliant with company policies—ensuring your focus can be on your growing family, not paperwork.
What You’ll Gain:
By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to maximize your parental leave benefits, get the most time off, and make sure you’re fully compensated during your leave. You’ll be empowered to navigate the process, file your claims confidently, and plan your leave without leaving any money or time on the table.
Got Questions?
Contact the host of this workshop, Shelly Yehuda shelly@parentalleaveadvisors.com
The Healthy Breast Self-Care Workshop
Date: September 2025, exact date/time TBD
Time:
Location: San Diego Breastfeeding Center
8325 University Ave, La Mesa 91942
Cost: $100/person
If you’ve had worries about breast cancer, problems during lactation, breast sensitivity, or discomfort in the upper chest/back, this workshop is for you. Join Cassandra Sohn, HHP from Sohn MFR to learn and apply a variety of techniques to help improve breast health. Cassandra will share myofascial release and lymphatic drainage methods to promote breast well-being. Let’s protect those breasts!
These methods can help:
Reduce the risk of breast cancer
Decrease breast density
Lessen restriction in breast tissue
Resolve Mastitis/Clogged ducts/Engorgement
Minimize stagnation in the upper torso
Encourage lymphatic drainage through the axillary nodes
The Healthy Breast Self-Care Workshop is 2 hours long and will include:
An overview of the Myofascial System
An overview of the Lymphatic System
Demonstration of techniques
Real time application of techniques on self
Be prepared:
✓ Participants should wear a large, loose-fitting shirt with a wide neck opening and an easy to remove bra (if the participant prefers). Breasts will be covered at all times, but the bra may be removed to make working on the tissue easier.
✓ Arrive with arms, chest, and upper torso free of oils and lotions to ensure good skin contact during hands-on participation
✓ Consider bringing a pillow to comfortably support your arms during technique sessions.
Please pre-register to insure availability in workshop. Refreshments will be provided.
Have questions? Please contact Cassandra Sohn, HHP at cassandra@sohnmfr.com.
The Healthy Breast Self-Care Workshop is offered as a female only workshop, a male only workshop, and a combined male/female workshop in order to ensure participants’ comfort.
The Healthy Breast Self-Care Workshop (female only) will be offered in May 2025 with dates to follow.