Monthly Archives: April 2012

Our children grow so fast!

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Someone is always telling me, ‘Enjoy your child.  They grow so fast.’  And then I saw the video that Frans Hofmeester filmed of his kids over a period of 12 years and 9 years.  The video was taken every Saturday morning and in a couple minutes tells a story of their personality and growth.  A kind reminder that our time with our children is short….

He says, “It (the video) carries a message about living your life, and enjoying every moment of having your children with you.”

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/26/frans-hofmeester-films-lotte-vince-time-lapse

 

 

 

Mindful Mothers’ Day Retreat

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Mothers need to be honored and adored.  What a better day to be reminded of this but on Mothers’ Day!  Take time to nurture yourself.  Go for a walk, arrange a massage, lunch with friends, take an exercise class, read a book– anything that brings you joy.

Gina Hassan is leading her annual Mothers Day retreat (a day early) on Saturday, May 12 and is another wonderful option for treating yourself.

“Come honor your motherhood.  Practice mindfulness with meditation & yoga, explore the path of mindful motherhood, cultivate spaciousness & connect with the powerful wisdom of the present moment.  Give this gift of care to yourself or a mother you know.

May 12, 2012.  Cost $70

More info at: http://ginahassan.com/Upcoming-Classes.html

Tour local gardens with your baby!

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May 6: Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour (free)

Why bring your baby?  Trees make the best natural mobiles, flowers offer stimulating colors and smells, take your babies hand and feel the acorns, walnuts, perhaps a soft rabbits ear leaf…all for free on the Bring Back the Natives Garden Tour!

“40 bird- and butterfly-friendly, pesticide-free, water conserving, low
maintenance gardens that contain 60% or more native plants will be open on
Sunday, May 6 from 10-5 at various locations throughout Alameda and Contra
Costa counties. Gardens with activities for children include:
San Lorenzo High School’s garden and Native Plant Nursery
10:30-4:30 “Ongoing talk: Native American medicinal and culinary uses
of California native plants” and “Native American games and
activities for children (and adults!)” Spear-throwing, acorn pounding,
walnut dice and more. At the Alatorre garden in Richmond 13 species
of butterflies flutter, and the hosts write: ”Bring your children!
Reclaimed school room chalkboards grace the garden, and are open for use on
the day of the Tour.” Registration by 4/28 is required at
www.BringingBackTheNatives.net

A fathers reflection on the world’s changes…

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This article, from The Guardian, is a kind, but sad reminder of what may happen in our child’s lifetime.  What would you write to your child if you had to summarize all that has changed in just a few centuries?

A dad’s letter to his daughter entitled:  Daughter, my generation is squandering your birthright.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/16/birthright-squandered-nhs

Susanne Arms Is Coming To Speak In Northern CA

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Susanne Arms Workshops ~ “Weaving a New and Sustainable Paradigm for Our Personal, Family & Social Health”

April 23 & April 28, 2012
Woodland & Richmond, CA

You are cordially Invited to Informative & Inspiring Workshops for Maternal-Child Health & Birth and Family Professionals: Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Healers, Midwives, Nurses, Educators, Elders and Parents-to-Be given by Internationally-renowned Speaker, Author, Visionary and Health Activist, Suzanne Arms, Founder-Director of Birthing The Future, 501c3 nonprofit and The Time Is Now Global Health Project.

For more information and to register, please contact:

April 23rd in Woodland: Teresa VanZeller @ 818-884-5156

April 28th in Richmond: Kacie Flegal, DC @ 415-497-4546

Here is the original Event Posting from Pathways:

http://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/item/events.html