Nova Institute

Fathering Today – 2020  

Fatherhood is changing. It is being remade by those who love to spend time with their children.

Whatever we give our heart to will reshape us. But we should determine what that change will look like. This is the spiritual work of fathering. How to do this is the question we will consider.

Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd

Come join us in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra for a weekend workshop devoted to this topic with conversation, reflection, hands-on participation (whittling), and more.

Presenters

Stan Padilla is a Native American artist, educator, and cultural mentor. He is a father, grandfather, great grandfather, and mentor to a large youth community.

Jack Petrash has facilitated fathers’ groups in both the US and Canada for more than twenty-five years and is the author of Covering Home: Lessons on the Art of Fathering.

Location

White Feather Ranch
5595 White Feather Way
Placerville, CA

Registration: $100 – includes meals and camping (Scholarships are available).

p.s. I don’t know anything about this other than I saw it listed on one of my networking groups but please let me know if you have more information.

Berkeley New Parents Group starting.

Now that BirthWays no longer has a brick and mortar space, Stacia Biltekoff is offering her fabulous support groups at the JCC East Bay. This is not a Jewish group, the JCC is just the venue.

The 6 week facilitated group is open to parents of all genders and their babies (0-4 months old).  It takes place Tuesdays from 10:30-12:00 and runs from August 27th to October 8th, 2019 (skipping 10/1 as the JCC is closed that day)

Family Friendly Bay Area Summer Festivals

Looks like summer is here…FINALLY!

Music is always one of my favorite topics when I talk about little ones. When I saw this Red Tricycle write up on the best kid friendly summer concerts, I had to share. Grab a picnic and go lounge, dance, rock with your family.

Summer Music Festivals for the Whole Family

New Mom Support Group (for 1st and 2nd time Moms): Sept/Oct Group
Starts September 18, 2018

Oakland Mom2Mom New Mom Support Group (for 1st and 2nd time Moms)

June 6th-July 18th, 6 Tuesdays (no session week of July 4th) from 10-12pm

Facilitator: Natashia Fuksman, LMFT

Contact info: natashiamft@gmail.com or 415.326.4033

To register: http://www.natashiamft.com/event/oakland-mom2mom-new-mom-
support-group-for-1st-and-2nd-time-moms/

Great group for moms (1st and 2nd time) & babies focused on the joys,
challenges & humorous moments of this rite of passage. It is a 6 week
facilitated group which focuses on helping new moms build a community and
meet other moms with babies with similar ages. There is something about
going through a shared experience, while recognizing that each mom’s
experience is unique, that leads to great connection and support.

The 6 week facilitated portion is a weekly 2 hour meeting where moms share
their experiences, questions, concerns, and get tips on all sorts of
topics. We focus on nonjudgemental support and building connection between
the moms, since this can be an overwhelming and isolating time for many
moms. We also provide psycho-education (as wanted) on different topics
including infant development, sleep/feeding questions, changes in
relationships and family dynamics, transition to motherhood, feelings re:
going back to work or not, postpartum health, and identity as a mom. The
group offers lots of supportand perspective that can be especially helpful
after some sleepless nights!

In addition, we help organize a second meeting during the week for a social
outing where moms get together to go for walks or cafe visits, etc. Our
last groups have offered free talks with q&a time with a Sleep Consultant
and/or Lactation Consultant. This option is available and arranged on a
group to group basis based on the group’s desires.