Monthly Archives: July 2013

Infant Potty Training/Elimination Communication class

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Sunday, July 21st, 10am – Noon

El Cerrito
$35 per family (babies welcome!)
To register email simona@MangoMamaDoula.com or call 510-282-0623
50% of the worlds babies are potty trained by 1 year of age! Why not your baby?
It’s easier and more convenient than you think!
Find out how you can stop changing so many diapers…
AND keep your wee ones from sitting in their own waste (yuck!)
AND save money and the environment (avg of $6000/year is spent per baby on diapers & it takes 500 years for a disposable to decompose).
Starting with a newborn is best but anytime before 1 year is optimal. (The concepts can be applied to older babies as well.)

This class will teach you the basics and get you well on your way to a diaper free baby!

Taught by Simona. Simona is mom to a 6 year old daughter, a birth and postpartum doula, and a Diaper Free Baby Mentor. Prior to becoming a mom she spent 30 years caring for babies and children working on her “baby whispering” skills. She first discovered Elimination Communication (EC) when she was pregnant and started practicing EC when her daughter was 1 week old. The simplicity and ease of this method of pottying made her wonder why everyone in the world wasn’t doing it and so she began teaching it to friends and clients. From there it was an easy jump to teaching classes. Simona also loves gardening, spending time in the outdoors, reading, and spending time with her community of friends.

“Becoming a Father” Workshop

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The Fathers’ Forum Programs:

“Becoming a Father” making the transition to parenthood.

We live in a society and culture that does little to prepare us as men for the important experience of childbirth and the transition to parenthood. This two hour class is designed to help men understand how the process of childbirth and becoming a father may effect them. Come join us in this class as we discuss the emotional, and social adjustments men experience in the process of becoming a father.

At the conclusion of this class the expectant father should:
(1) be more confident about the childbirth experience
(2) feel reduced stress and anxiety about becoming a father.

This 2 1/2 hour class is offered on Saturday, July 13, 1-3:30 p.m. in Berkeley.

Cost is $35 (sliding scale for those in need)
To register call the Fathers’ Forum (510) 644-0300.

Upcoming Moms Groups In Berkeley and Oakland

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New Mom’s Group at BirthWays in Berkeley
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Take some time to give back to yourself and share the intensity and joys of new motherhood with other moms.

July 12-August 16, 3:30-5:00PM, Fee: $175

To register, please visit www.birthways.org
Facilitator: Dr. Meghan Lewis www.meghanlewisphd.com

Oakland Mom2Mom- Mom’s Group
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Great group for moms & babies focused on the joys, challenges & many humorous moments of this major life transition. Facilitated by a MFT, the group offers community, support & lots of useful parenting tips.
5 Tuesdays,10am-12pm,starting 7/16. Rockridge/Montclair, $160.
Find out more:
www.oaklandmom2mom.com

CranioSacral Therapy Free Clinic

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This was sent out by Holly Edson the coordinator for the CST clinics. How exciting that there is a youth clinic in the works!

“We have a few more appointments left for craniosacral sessions on July 14th. The location is in the inner sunset.

We have appointments at 10am, 11am and noon.

If you would like to participate, please email me:

info <at> sfcranio <dot> com

or text 415-509-5493

Please send me your child’s name, age,the time you prefer, and any concerns we may address with craniosacral.

Warmly,
Holly Edson RN, CST

ps. August 18th I will be holding the first youth craniosacral clinic. More soon!”