Feb 19: Stress Relief for Moms & Children's Issues

Denise Hoagland, M.A. will be sharing techniques to help moms with stress and children's issues. Denise Hoagland has a Masters Degree in Holistic Health and is a Certified Hypnotherapist. Denise offers individualized therapy, counseling and homeopathy through Blossoming Soul. In addition to several specializations in hypnotherapy, Denise is also a Certified Labor and Birth Attendant. She's a mother of three. To learn more about her background, please visit: Natural Lifestyle.net As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. Wednesday, February 19, 2014 6:30-8:30pm (Denise will begin @ 7pm) Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street, Suite 13 (second floor, above Men's Consignment....Across the street from Green Planet Coffee) If you have difficulty finding us, please call Beth: 908.492-4987

Open House & Free Cycle, Dec. 18th

Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 18, 2013. We'll be hosting an Open House--we love seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Feel free to stop by any time between 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy a snack, some warm tea and connect with other mamas. As always, our meetings are free and all women, babies and children are welcome. We'll also be holding our annual Free Cycle. Bring any unwanted items (maternity/baby-related or otherwise)....You are welcome to take anything offered. There is no obligation to bring or take anything--it's just a great way to re-use and reduce clutter. Any leftover items will be donated. During such a hectic time of year, it's refreshing to make a little space and time to slow down and talk with other mamas. Wishing you and your family a healthy and harmonious Holiday Season! Weds. 12/18/13 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street Suite 13, Manasquan (located across the street from Green Planet Coffee in the South Street Plaza....Second floor above Men's Clothing)

Mayan Abdominal Massage, Nov. 20

Mayan Abdominal Massage can: **Improve fertility **Support healthy pregnancy, effective labor and delivery **Reduce incontinence It can also help improve digestive disorders such as: **Irritable Bowel **Indigestion **Heartburn **Constipation We'll be learning about this Arvigo Technique from Kim Metcalfe, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Herbalist and Massage Instructor. As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children. Hope to see you there! Wednesday, Novemnber 20, 2013 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings Natural Beginnings is located at 75 Main Street, Suite 13 in Manasquan. (Across the street from Green Planet Coffee in South Street Plaza)

Oct. 16 De-Stress & Open Topic

Our next meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. What parent couldn't use an easy effective tool for healing the past, calming during stressful moments, and building a bright outlook for the future??? Samantha Moody, CH, HBCE will be teaching us about Emotional Freedom Technique. Samantha is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator and a trained Postpartum Doula. If you have questions or want to meet other mamas, there will be Open Topic discussion at the beginning of the meeting. (you'll find great support and feedback on any pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, baby care topic!) As always, all babies and children are welcome and our meetings are FREE. Hope to see you there! 6:30-7:15pm Open Topic 7:15-8pm Emotional Freedom Technique with Samantha 8-8:30 Questions/Discussion with Samantha Natural Beginnings is located at 75 Main Street, Suite 13 in Manasquan. (Across the street from Green Planet Coffee in South Street Plaza)

Belly Dance with Eryka

We're so excited to welcome Eryka Andrex, our favorite Belly Dance Instructor, for our meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Belly Dancing has been used for generations during pregnancy and even labor to get the baby in an optimal position for birth. It's also a wonderfully gentle postpartum exercise to help restore your abdominal muscles and core. Bring your belly, your babies and children and try some moves! Eryka is a mother of three and makes it fun and approachable at any fitness level. Eryka teaches Belly Dance, Hooping and Zumba at various locations in Monmouth County. Eryka also offers Henna art (temporary plant-based tattoos). As always, our meetings are FREE and all babies and children are welcome. 6:30-7 Meeting Opens & Chat time (any questions, concerns, experiences to share) 7-8pm Belly Dancing (Eryka will bring hip scarves to borrow) 8-8:30pm Snacks, Chat time Hope to see you there! Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street, Suite 13 (second floor above "Mens' Clothing") Across from Green Planet Coffee Questions, contact Beth Salerno at doulainfo@yahoo.com or 908.492-4987

Open Topic Meeting, 8/21/13

Our next meeting is an Open Topic on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Please bring your questions, concerns, experiences to share. As always, our meetings are free and all babies & children are welcome. Hope to see you then! Weds. 8/21/13 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings 75 Main St. Suite 13 (Above Men's Clothing) Manasquan, NJ

Therapists' Tips

We are so excited to have Nicole Bonny,LPC as our Guest Speaker for July! Nicole will be sharing techniques on: *Relationship Changes after the Birth of child *Coming Together on Parenting Styles *Diffusing Tension Surrounding extended family After Nicole presents her strategies, there'll be time for questions about your specific concerns. As always, our meetings are free. All women, babies and children are welcome. Husbands/partners are also invited to attend this meeting. Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6:30-8:30pm **Please arrive by 7pm for the presentation Natural Beginnings 75 Main St. Suite 13 (*Above Men's Clothing) Manasquan, NJ Nicole Bonny is a NJ Licensed Professional Counselor and Imago Therapist. Nicole holds a MA degree in Psychology from Rosemont College, and a BA in education from Clemson University. Nicole has worked primarily with children, adolescents, and their families for over 10 years in PA, CA and NJ. Ms. Bonny worked at Princeton House Behavioral Health for approximately 5 years in the Partial Hospital and Intensive Outpatient programs, and serviced hundreds of families in improving their communication and helping adolescents with significant mental health issues. After working with teens and their parents, Ms. Bonny was compelled to train in couple’s therapy, to gain more expertise in how to help partners communicate effectively with one another and gain an improved emotional connection with one another that transcends to their children, and loved ones and increases the overall functioning within their lives. Nicole is genuine, down to earth and creates a space in therapy where the individual can feel safe, cared for and heard through her compassionate energy. Nicole believes that we are all capable of growth and change. She strongly feels relationships are a door to the better selves we all can be. For more information, please visit: njharmony.com **If you have questions about our meeting or Dar a Luz, please contact Beth Salerno: 908.492-4987