Calm Through the Crying: A Guide to the PURPLE Period of Baby Crying

WCPC is offering a FREE class for parents/caregivers of babies and expectant parents/caregivers. This free class helps parents/caregivers understand about babies and what crying is healthy and normal. The class will also provide helpful tips for soothing babies. This registration is for the Thursday, January 22, 2026 class from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Class will take place at the WCPC office - 1915 West Park Drive, Suite 107 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

  • Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of a child 6 months and younger

  • Expectant mothers/parents/caregivers (prefer baby will be born within 10 weeks of attending class)

  • Free to attend!

  • Childcare not available

  • Minimum of 4 & Maximum of 15 participants per class

  • Must pre-register online to attend!

  • Free giveaway for caregivers who attend

What is the period of purple crying?
The Period of Purple Crying is a new way to understand why your baby may be crying A LOT. It explains what is normal and what you can expect when your baby cries. Learn more about the Period of Purple Crying at dontshake.org/purple-crying
Learn different ways to soothe your child during Periods of Crying.
It is a program of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.
The program is an evidence-based shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma (SBS/AHT) prevention program developed by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Two aims for the program:

  • To support caregivers in their understanding of early increased crying

  • To reduce the incidence of SBS/AHT

Can’t make the class this time? Future sessions of the same class will be offered Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., and Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Online registration for these classes will be available one week before the class takes place.

For more information, contact Julie Johnson (336) 838-0977

To register for Calm Through the Crying class on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, please complete the form below: