Words Build the Brain
When you talk to your baby, their brain grows strong. You don’t need special words. Just talk to them like they’re already listening — because they are.

Here’s What Helps
Dr. Dana Suskind found that babies need to hear lots of words. The more they hear from people who love them, the better they do later in school and in life.

Easy Ways to Talk

• Say what you're doing: “I’m putting on your socks!”

• Make faces and copy their sounds

• Read a book — even if they wiggle away

• Sing to them, even if you can’t sing

You Don’t Have to Be Perfect
It’s okay to be tired. It’s okay to have quiet days. Just try to talk with them a little each day. Your voice is their favorite thing.

Come Practice With Us
At the Cafe, we’ll help you find fun ways to talk and play with your baby. No apps, no pressure — just simple things that really work. Stop in or text us at (574) 203-8555.

You Still Matter
Your baby needs you. But you need care too. Being a mom is hard. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to ask for help.

What Self-Care Can Look Like

• Drinking water before coffee

• Asking someone to hold the baby

• Eating real food

• Taking a deep breath

• Stepping outside for just a minute

It's Not Selfish — It’s Smart
When you take care of you, it helps your baby too. A calm, healthy mom makes things better for everyone in the house.

Let the Cafe Help You Rest
Come have coffee, talk with a peer, or just sit in a calm room. We’ll hold space for you. No judgment. Just care.
Call (574) 223-2233 or text (574) 203-8555 if you want to check in first.

You Are Not Alone
You don’t have to do this by yourself. Every mom needs help sometimes — with food, diapers, child care, or just someone to talk to.

Things You Might Need (And That’s Okay)

• A safe place to rest

• Help with baby items

• Help making a plan

• Help with your feelings

There Are People Who Want to Help
We’re not here to judge. We’re here to help. We can walk with you as you figure out what you need next.

Reach Out Anytime
Stop by the Cafe, call us at (574) 223-2233, or text (574) 203-8555. We’ll help you figure out the next step — even if you don’t know what to ask for yet.

What Is Abuse?
If someone is hurting you, yelling at you, scaring you, or controlling you — that’s abuse. Even if they don’t hit you. Even if they say it’s your fault. It’s not.

Abuse Can Look Like:

• Taking your money

• Calling you names

• Not letting you leave

• Watching your phone

• Hurting your body

• Making you feel small

You Are Not Trapped
There is a way out. You are not weak. You are not crazy. We believe you. And we’ll help you find safety.

We’ll Help You Make a Plan
At the Cafe, we work with Beaman Home. We can help you block unsafe calls, talk to someone who knows what to do, or get a no-contact order through the court.
Come in, or text us at (574) 203-8555 if you’re scared to talk out loud.

Phones Make Life Easier — Sometimes
Sometimes you need a break. A phone or a tablet gives your baby something to do. But if we use them too much, we start to miss each other.

What Too Much Screen Time Can Do

• Makes it harder for babies to learn to talk

• Keeps you from resting your mind

• Can make both of you cranky or tired

• Takes away real moments of love and play

Real Life Is What Teaches Them
Your baby learns from your face. Your words. Your eyes. You are their best toy, their favorite show, their first love.

Come Try Real Connection
When you’re at the Cafe, we’ll show you ways to play and connect without a screen. No phone. No tablet. Just your baby’s very favorite thing in the whole-wide world — you.
Text MOM to (574) 203-8555 and we’ll get you started.