Monthly Archives: July 2012

World Breastfeeding Week Celebration SF

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La Leche League of San Francisco is holding its third annual World
Breastfeeding Week Celebration next Saturday, August 4, 10 AM-1 PM at
Douglass Park (26th St. @ Douglass in Noe Valley). It’s going to be a fun
event for the whole family!

We will be participating in the Big Latch-On at 10:30 AM, so come and help
break the world record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously. See
www.biglatchon. orgfor more information.

Other activities include:
– Raffle
– Clothing and toy swap
– Used book sale with titles on breastfeeding, pregnancy, parenting, and
more
– Pot luck picnic
– Games for the kids

Bring your family and friends, gently used items for the swap, and a tasty
dish to share. Please pass this message on to anyone who might be
interested. We look forward to seeing you!

Warmly,
Sarah, Elisabeth, and Jennifer
La Leche League of San Francisco Co-Leaders
Call our helpline at (415) 320-8116
www.lllsf.org

Top Toys Of All Time

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In my class I talk about and show you how to use things from around the house to play with instead of feeling like you have to buy loads of baby gadgets.  Although the stores are brimming with choices, so are the rooms in your house and the paths in the local parks.

I had to laugh when I stumbled upon this article from GeekDad on the Wired website.  It speaks to exactly this….enjoy, laugh, and make each birthday and holiday a joyful one with just the basics.

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/the-5-best-toys-of-all-time/

Jean Liedloff, The Continuum Concept

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I was completely taken with the book The Continuum Concept by Jean Liedloff.   Her observations of child development and parenting in South American tribes challenged my thoughts on contemporary parenting and laid the foundation for my own family.  After moving to the Bay Area 15 years ago, I saw her one day at a cafe.  I approached her and thanked her for her book and life’s work and continued to meet with her.

Unfortunately, Jean died on March 15, 2011.

Its a long story, but I had Jean’s possessions strewn across my house these past couple days.  Artifacts from her travels, her book in different languages, treasures from her life.  I was tripping over them!

I am genuinely touched that I can be reminded of her influence on my work with a few common objects that I was gifted.

If you haven’t read The Continuum Concept.  In Jean’s honor, please seek it out.