Mt. Diablo Perinatal Psychotherapy Associates and Tiffany Dolci are sponsoring a screening of The Dark Side of The Full Moon, followed by a panel discussion at the Walnut Creek Cinemark Theatre on November 10. The film raises awareness of the prevalence and seriousness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. A wonderful learning experience for parents and professionals who work with new parents. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.tugg.com/events/46363.

Supporting Your Picky Eater While Staying Sane:
A Workshop for Parents of Toddlers & Preschoolers
Saturday, October 18, 2:00-3:30pm
Natural Resources, 1367 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Cost: $40
Sign up here.

And,
Tuesday, October 20, 7-8:30pm
WholeFamilyMD at 1286 Sanchez Street, suite A, San Francisco
Free for members and $40 for the general public
To register, email sfwholebodybalance@gmail.com

Ideal for parents of children ages 1½ – 5 years. This workshop is for adults.

Learn which foods are most nourishing for young children. We will discuss the important role that parents play in setting an example for their children when it comes to good nutrition.

Topics covered include:                      

• Which nutrients are most important for young growing bodies
• 15 tips for supporting your picky eater
• “Show and Tell Bag” of food samples you can buy or make
• Healthy fats and their importance for growing children, and for adults
• Pantry Makeover – which foods to limit or throw out
• The importance of family mealtimes
• Simple recipes and meal ideas the entire family can enjoy

Introducing Solids and Making Homemade Baby Food
Friday, October 23, 12-1:30pm
Carmel Blue, 1418 Grant Ave, San Francisco
Cost: $45
Sign up here.

Ideal for parents of babies 3-8 months. Babies are welcome!

Virginia Watkins leads an educational and lively class on introducing solid foods and making your own baby food. Participants will learn several foundational recipes and taste samples.

Topics covered include:

• 6 key time-saving tips, such as, “Cook the same foods for baby as you cook for yourself”
• Recommended safe first foods
• Foods to avoid
• Herbs and spices
• Raising a healthy eater and avoiding the picky-eating stage
• Progressing to finger foods
• Freezing and thawing

Introducing Solids and Raising a Healthy Eater
Tuesday, December 8, 11am-12:30pm
Natural Resources, 1367 Valencia Street, San Francisco
Cost: $40
Sign up here.

Ideal for parents of babies 3-6 months. Babies are welcome!

This class will take all of the guesswork out of giving your baby the best nutrition and a healthy relationship with food right from the start.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding when your child is ready for solid food and why
• Safe first foods, looking beyond rice cereal and across the globe
• Foods to avoid
• How much food to give your child
• Food texture and choking hazards, how to progress
• Recommended “tool kit” for first feedings – no fancy gadgets involved
• The importance of family mealtime
• Recommended resources on healthy eating for you and your growing child
• “Show and Tell Bag” of food samples you can buy or make

For more information about VW Nutrition consultations, in-home, hands-on cooking classes and market tours, please visit www.vwnutrition.com or email me at virginia@vwnutrition.com.

Come join other like-minded mamas for a “time in” of intentional reflection, mindfulness practice, introspection, connection and conversation. This gathering will occur in Berkeley on Sunday October 18 from 4:00to 5:30. Together we will create a safe space with “a time out from doing” and  “a time in for being”.  In the practice of mothering, creating time for internal space can be challenging. As the hub of the family wheel taking time for yourself is a gift to your family, as well as your self, who rely on your strength and wisdom for their daily sustenance. Join me in this important act of creating space for a mama pause.