It has been our pleasure to be a part of so many mothering journeys! Thank you!
Special thanks to all the amazing people who volunteered their time, energy, and skill to be Guest Speakers for our group. We are truly grateful.
Thank you to all the mamas who came to meetings, and supported our group by spreading the word and sharing our events.
Special thanks to Dr. Sarah Lane for graciously hosting our group meetings for the last 4+ years.
We plan to continue to serve the local parenting community through special events and continual online support and resources. If you are pregnant or at any stage in mothering, please feel free to reach out with questions, concerns, referrals for local services and support.
Contact: Beth Salerno doulainfo@yahoo.com or 908.492-4987
Babywearing with Shore Babywearers 2/15/17
**February will be our last monthly meeting. We will continue to serve local women through individual support, resources and special events. Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey.**
Shore Babywearers is a Monmouth and Ocean County Group of parents and caregivers dedicated to spreading the joy and love of babywearing with monthly meeting and events. We teach the safe, comfortable and fashionable practice of wearing babies and children in soft slings and carriers. Whether you're new to babywearing or a seasoned pro, we'ld love to have you join us as we support and interact with each other while holding our children close!
--Intro to Group and info on Meet-ups
--TICKS (Babywearing Safety)
--Why We Wear
--Types of Carriers
As always, our meetings are free and all (including babies/children) are welcome!
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
6:30-8:30pm
Focus Center for Vision
200 Route 71 Spring Lake, NJ
Fertility 1/18/17--CANCELED!
January 18, 2017 meeting has been canceled.
Unfortunately, we did not have enough people who could attend.
Wednesday, January 18, 1017
6:30-8:30pm
Unfortunately, we did not have enough people who could attend.
Understanding your fertility cycle can empower you to make truly informed choices. Whether you are considering medical fertility treatment, or (on the opposite end!) seeking to prevent conception, this meeting will be informative for all! Mariana Bernstein is a Fertility Coach who will be sharing her expertise with us. BeFertileYou
**PLEASE RSVP on Facebook if you plan to come. We need at least 5 people.
https://www.facebook.com/events/155030191651264/
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. (We want all the women to feel comfortable talking openly about intimate issues....So, this meeting is just for them. ;)
FOCUS Vision Center
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
If you have any questions or need help finding us, please call or text Beth 908.492-2987
Open Topic/Free Cycle 12/21/16
We love to open up the floor for WHATEVER is on your mind! Stop in and share, ask questions, or just meet other mamas. Whether it's about pregnancy, teething, sleep, or not even related to parenting, you are most welcome. Great to see old friends and make new ones.
We also do a Free Cycle (bring unwanted items you have--kid-related or not and take any items you can use. If there are leftovers, they will be donated.) We love this type of de-cluttering before the Holiday inundation.
We will also be evaluating and charting our future plans for the group. This group is for YOU,..we would love your feedback on how we can best serve you moving forward, or if there is no longer this type of support.
We will also be evaluating and charting our future plans for the group. This group is for YOU,..we would love your feedback on how we can best serve you moving forward, or if there is no longer this type of support.
As always, our meetings are FREE and all are welcome. Hope to see you!
Wednesday December 21, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
FOCUS vision center 200 Route 71
Spring Lake
(From route 71, you'll see sign for Dr. Mark Hannah.
Park and enter on back side of building. Upstairs, only door on right. If you need help finding us, call/text Beth 908-492-4987)
Ear Health with Kim Metcalfe 11/16/16
Ear Infections are the second most common illness in children. Join us as we learn:
**natural ways to support immunity
**alternative techniques to treat ear infections
**how to avoid ear tubes.
Kim Metcalfe is an herbalist, massage therapist and mother who will be sharing ways naturally enhance immunity and keep ears healthy.
As always, our meetings are free and babies and children are always welcome.
Wednesday November 16, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
Focus Vision Center
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
(From route 71, you'll see sign for Dr. Mark Hannah.
Park and enter on back side of building. Upstairs, only door on right.)
Getting the Birth You Want with Linda Carroll 10/19/16
Wondering how to navigate the medical system to get the birth you want?
*Learn about your birth/postpartum options
*How best to communicate effectively with hospital staff
*Key elements to getting breastfeeding off to the best start
We've are unbelievably lucky to have Linda Carroll, MPH, RN, IBCLC sharing her expertise! Linda is the Clinical Program Manager in the Department of Perinatal Education at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. She is responsible for the curriculum development and implementation of prenatal classes and new mothers' support group as well as inpatient and outpatient lactation consultation. In addition to her Master's in Public Health, Linda is a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
As always, our meetings are free. Partners, labor coaches, and anyone else interested in learning about getting the hospital birth you want are welcome to attend. (Babies and children, too!)
Wednesday Oct. 19, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71
Spring Lake
Dr. Lane's Office: enter from back of the building, upstairs on the right.
Please share--especially valuable for any expecting couples!!!
Essential Oils with Vivian 9/21/16
Essential oils are super-concentrated plant essences. These all natural compounds can be used to enhance your health during pregnancy, comfort you during labor, and (when used carefully!) can help your newborn's digestive discomfort and sleep. and help prevent illnesses and speed healing time.
We are thrilled to welcome Vivian Taormina, owner of Bond & Bangs Apothecary who will be helping us learn how to use essential oils safely. Vivian completed the Masters Level program at The New York Institute of Aromatherapy in June 2015. She has been practicing and doing clinical aromatic consultations since that time, working with individuals with a variety of needs.
As always, our meetings are free. All are welcome, including babies and children.
Weds. Sept. 21, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
Dr. Sarah Lane's office:
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
CranioSacral Therapy with Dr. Hines 8/17/16
Join us on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 as we welcome Dr. Jackie Hines. Dr. Hines will be teaching us about CranioSacral Therapy.
·
What is CranioSacral Therapy (CST)?
·
What is CST good for?
- Conception
- Pregnancy
- Birthing
- Babies
- Birth
Trauma
- Breast
Feeding
- Torticollis/Plagiocephaly
- Developmental
milestones, health, wellness, sleep
- Children/Adults
- Health
and wellness
- Illness
- Learning
disabilities
- Neurological,
Orthopedic, Mental, and Emotional conditions
- Dental
issues
All are welcome, including babies and children. Our meetings are always free.
We meet in Dr. Sarah Lane's office.
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
(Entrance is on back side of building. Dr. Lane's office is on second floor. If you need directions or help, please contact Beth: 908-492-4987)
Dr. Jacquelyn Hines is a Doctor
of Physical Therapy and is certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment and
CranioSacral Therapy. She works using gentle hands-on techniques treating a
variety of concerns for individuals throughout the lifespan from newborn babies
to geriatrics focusing on balancing the body, mind, and spirit to promote
health and wellness. Dr. Hines practices at Connectivity Therapy and Holistic
Health located in Red Bank.
Postpartum 7/20/16
Postpartum July 20. 2016:
*What you NEED to know before your baby is born
*What you can do to prepare
*Share what you learned after birth
Having a baby almost any where else in the world involves at least 2-4 weeks of bed rest while others bring you food, clean your house, and care for any other children. Most cultures believe if moms do not receive proper care during this recovery, they are at risk for diseases or illnesses.
Because American culture primarily denies the physical demands of postpartum recovery and breastfeeding, many new moms are completely blindsided by the challenges. We need to talk openly about what to expect and how having a plan can literally change everything.
As always, our meetings are FREE and we welcome partners, grandparents--this is a great opportunity for your support people to learn how to truly help families with new babies.
Babies and children are always welcome.
Weds. July 20, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71
Spring Lake
(Dr. Sarah Lane's Office)
If you have questions, need directions, text or call Beth: 908-492-4987
Beth Salerno is a Postpartum Doula who has spent the last 13 years supporting over 100 families after the birth. She is also a mother of three. She's passionate about redefining Postpartum in our culture so that every mom receives time to rest and recover.
Adoption (6/15/16)
Considering adoption but wondering where to even begin? At our June meeting we'll be learning about:
*domestic vs international adoption
" the new face of adoption in China,"
*adoption special needs
*the cost and how it can be affordable
* an overview of the process & timeline of each step
As always, our meetings are free and all babies and children are welcome. Partners, dads, and anyone else interested in learning about adoption is encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
Natural Beginnings
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
Samantha Brower and her husband and have been married for 9 years and have 3 biological children. In 2012, they became a licensed foster home in the state of NJ and had 2 sisters live with them for about 4 months. Samantha has been researching adoption for a year and is excited to share her knowledge and experience.
Diaper Free?!? 5/18/16
How can you possibly have a baby without diapers? As challenging as this may be for us to imagine, other places in the world are equally challenged by our cultural norm of having babies pee and poop in diapers.
Just as you can learn your baby's cues for hunger, you can learn your baby's cues for needing to pee or poop. The technique is known as "elimination communication." And, there are parents who use it to avoid using diapers...ever. And there are parents who use some of these skills to reduce the amount of cloth or disposable diapers they use.
Three moms will be sharing their knowledge and experience going Diaper Free.
As always, our meetings are FREE and we welcome anyone (from grandparents to caregivers) to join us. Babies and children are always welcome, too!
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71 Spring Lake, NJ
(Entrance is on back side of the building. Go up the stairs to the door on right.)
Balance for Working Mamas 4/20/16
Motherhood is the most challenging job you'll ever LIVE. But, sometimes working outside the home brings its own unique set of struggles. Jennyfer will talk about walking the tightrope between work and life and how to manage that balance so you can have what you want.
Jennyfer Bruno is a working mother of 4 daughters: Sarah 7, Autumn 5, Vivienne 3 and Riley 1.5 and big pup, Marley. Jennyfer is also the Senior Manager at one of the big four accounting firms where she provides accounting and auditing services to their clients. She recently completed a 2 year tour in her firm's national office where she gained an expertise in SEC reporting.
As always, our meetings are FREE and babies and children are always welcome.
Weds. April 20, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
(Parking and entrance on back of building. Go up the stairs, only door on right.)
OPEN TOPIC 3/16/16
Come and share whatever is on your mind! Discuss your current struggles and triumphs, connect with other mamas in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
All (including babies and children!) are welcome and as always, our meetings are FREE.
All (including babies and children!) are welcome and as always, our meetings are FREE.
Weds. March 16, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
Natural Beginnings
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ (Enter on back of building. Upstairs, only door on right.)
First Foods & Picky Eaters with Nourish 2/17/16
*Wondering how to introduce solids?
*Got a picky eater?
*Worried about your toddler's nutritional needs?
All your food questions answered by nutritionist, Debbie Petersen. Debbie is an Integrative Health Counselor, wife, and mother. Debbie is the former leader of the Monmouth County chapter of the Holistic Moms Network and remains an active member. Debbie received her health and nutrition certification through Columbia University.
As always, our meetings are FREE and babies and children are always welcome. Partners, dads, grandparents are encouraged to attend as well.
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
Debbie and her partner Wendy counsel individuals, families and athletes in their quest for looking, feeling and performing their best. They also produce a podcast titled Nourish Noshes (found on iTunes), and provide online nutrition programs.
Wendy and Debbie are passionate about helping people shift to eating closer to nature and feeling great. This inspired them to collaborate on writing two cookbooks: taste includes 25 recipes and in a pdf format and nourish – a community created cookbook in print and available at their office and on Amazon, with over 140 simple and healthful recipes and color pictures included to whet your appetite.
Debbie Peterson MA, CHC
Integrative Health and Nutrition
Co-host of Nourish Noshes--a podcast on health and nutrition
Co-author of Nourish--a community supported cookbook
For more information or to get their cook book, please visit: Nourish
Fertility: Conceive or Prevent It. Mariana Bernstein, MSc, MA
We're so excited to welcome Mariana Bernstein, at our January 20, 2016 meeting.
**Are you trying to conceive? Thinking about becoming pregnant soon?
**Are you looking for a hormone-free method of birth control?
**Are you trying to conceive? Thinking about becoming pregnant soon?
**Are you looking for a hormone-free method of birth control?
Understanding your fertility cycle can empower you to make truly informed choices. Whether you are considering medical fertility treatment, or (on the opposite end!) seeking to prevent conception, this meeting will be informative for all! Mariana Bernstein is a Fertility Coach who will be sharing her expertise with us. BeFertileYou
As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. (We want all the women to feel comfortable talking openly about intimate issues....So, this meeting is just for them. ;)
Wednesday, January 20, 1015
6:30-8:30pm
Natural Beginnings
200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
If you have any questions or need help finding us, please call or text Beth 908.492-2987
Natural Remedies for Ear Infections 12/16/15
Ear Infections are the second most common illness in children. Join us as we learn natural ways to support immunity, treat ear infections and how to avoid ear tubes.
Kim Metcalfe is an herbalist, massage therapist and mother who will be sharing ways to naturally enhance immunity and keep ears healthy.
As always, our meetings are free and babies and children are always welcome.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
Natural Beginnings 200 Route 71
Spring Lake, NJ
(Back door, second floor!)
Colic & High Need Babies & Toddlers 11/18/15
Screaming & intense crying that isn't easily soothed is stressful and overwhelming. It's further complicated by a lack of realiable information.
We'll talk about issues and strategies for newborn through toddler ages. (Specifically toddlers who tend to "melt down" or have difficulty calming down if they have a tantrum)
At this meeting, Beth Salerno and Dr. Sarah Lane will be teaming up to share their knowledge and expertise. We'll discuss:
*Common causes and triggers (for both babies and toddlers)
*What you can do RIGHT NOW to calm your little one
*Changes you can make to help them have less episodes (or eliminate them altogether!)
As always, our meetings are free. All are welcome, including babies and children.
Wednesday November 18, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71 Spring Lake
(Follow signs for Dr. Sarah Lane's office on second floor.)
Beth Salerno is a Postpartum Doula and Breastfeeding Counselor, bringing calm to mindful parents for 12 years. She is a mother of 3. She's passionate about bringing a new understanding to Postpartum, as well as providing support to parents at every stage. She has been a proud leader of Jersey Shore Dar a Luz Network for 8 years. Beth teaches, offers consultations as well as Postpatum Doula Care. www.doula-care.com
Sarah Lane OD, RYT, HBCE is the founder and owner of the FOCUS Center for Vision and Learning and of Natural Beginnings NJ: a resource center for growing families in Spring Lake. At the FOCUS Center Dr. Lane provides Developmental Optometric consultations and vision therapy. At Natural Beginnings NJ Dr. Lane teaches HypnoBirthing® Childbirth education classes, yoga, and a class she created called, Meaningful Moves. The Meaningful Moves class is designed for babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months, and works with introducing families to movement and sensory activities that can help encourage optimal development. Dr. Lane is a co-creator of “Having Healthy Babies”, an initiative aimed at prevention of developmental disorders, sponsored by Developmental Delay Resources. Dr. Lane has 2 sons, Joshua and Aaron, both born at home and lives in Manasquan with her husband David and step daughters, Amelia and Elsie. Sarah Lane, OD, HBCE, RYT selane802@gmail.com Developmental Optometry - FOCUS: A Center for Vision and Learning, Lakewood, NJ www.focusvisioncenter.com Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education - Natural Beginnings,NJ www.NaturalBeginningsNJ.com Pre and Postnatal yoga - Natural Beginnings, Spring Lake, NJ www.SarahLaneYoga.com
Vaccines with Dr. Sarah Lane 10/21/15
OCTOBER 21, 2015: VACCINE BASICS WITH DR. SARAH LANE
**Recommended Vaccine age and dosing
**Adjuvants (Aluminum vs thimerisol, etc.)
**Total Load Theory
**Vaccine Current Legislation
As always, our meetings are FREE and all are welcome--always feel free to bring your babies or children.
Sarah Lane OD, RYT, HBCE is the founder and owner of the FOCUS Center for Vision and Learning and of Natural Beginnings NJ: a resource center for growing families in Spring Lake. At the FOCUS Center Dr. Lane provides Developmental Optometric consultations and vision therapy. At Natural Beginnings NJ Dr. Lane teaches HypnoBirthing® Childbirth education classes, yoga, and a class she created called, Meaningful Moves. The Meaningful Moves class is designed for babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months, and works with introducing families to movement and sensory activities that can help encourage optimal development. Dr. Lane is a co-creator of “Having Healthy Babies”, an initiative aimed at prevention of developmental disorders, sponsored by Developmental Delay Resources. Dr. Lane has 2 sons, Joshua and Aaron, both born at home and lives in Manasquan with her husband David and step daughters, Amelia and Elsie. Sarah Lane, OD, HBCE, RYT selane802@gmail.com Developmental Optometry - FOCUS: A Center for Vision and Learning, Lakewood, NJ www.focusvisioncenter.com Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education - Natural Beginnings,NJ www.NaturalBeginningsNJ.com Pre and Postnatal yoga - Natural Beginnings, Spring Lake, NJ www.SarahLaneYoga.com
Weds. October 21, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71
Spring Lake
Follow signs for Dr. Sarah Lane's office on the second floor.
If you have any questions or need help finding us, please contact Beth at 908.492-2987
**Recommended Vaccine age and dosing
**Adjuvants (Aluminum vs thimerisol, etc.)
**Total Load Theory
**Vaccine Current Legislation
As always, our meetings are FREE and all are welcome--always feel free to bring your babies or children.
Sarah Lane OD, RYT, HBCE is the founder and owner of the FOCUS Center for Vision and Learning and of Natural Beginnings NJ: a resource center for growing families in Spring Lake. At the FOCUS Center Dr. Lane provides Developmental Optometric consultations and vision therapy. At Natural Beginnings NJ Dr. Lane teaches HypnoBirthing® Childbirth education classes, yoga, and a class she created called, Meaningful Moves. The Meaningful Moves class is designed for babies ages 6 weeks to 18 months, and works with introducing families to movement and sensory activities that can help encourage optimal development. Dr. Lane is a co-creator of “Having Healthy Babies”, an initiative aimed at prevention of developmental disorders, sponsored by Developmental Delay Resources. Dr. Lane has 2 sons, Joshua and Aaron, both born at home and lives in Manasquan with her husband David and step daughters, Amelia and Elsie. Sarah Lane, OD, HBCE, RYT selane802@gmail.com Developmental Optometry - FOCUS: A Center for Vision and Learning, Lakewood, NJ www.focusvisioncenter.com Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education - Natural Beginnings,NJ www.NaturalBeginningsNJ.com Pre and Postnatal yoga - Natural Beginnings, Spring Lake, NJ www.SarahLaneYoga.com
Weds. October 21, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71
Spring Lake
Follow signs for Dr. Sarah Lane's office on the second floor.
If you have any questions or need help finding us, please contact Beth at 908.492-2987
Essential Oils with Viki Scudiery, 9/16/15
Learn how to use Essential Oils for pregnancy, new mothers and babies! These oils can be extraordinary for children, especially when it comes to colds, flu, allergies, restful sleep, focus, physical pain, first aid, easing digestive discomfort and much more...the list is endless. Viki Scudiery will give us an introduction to these wonderful plant extracts, which are naturally safe and nature’s most powerful elements as they embody the regenerating, oxygenating, and immune-strengthening properties of plants.
Viki is so passionate about essential oils that she did an entire medicine cabinet makeover using natural solutions for her and her family! She now teaches others how to be a healer for themselves and their families, using natural alternatives that are simple, safe and readily available in their own homes.
As always, our meetings are FREE & everyone, including babies and children are welcome.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71, Suite 4
Spring Lake
(Dr. Sarah Lane's office--second floor.)
Please contact Beth Salerno if you have any questions or need help locating us! 908.492-4987
Viki Scudiery is an energy medicine practitioner, working with people who suffer from a variety of emotional and physical ailments as well as those on the path to self-empowerment and evolution. Also a wellness advocate for doTerra Essential Oils, she supports families to take control of their own health care through alternative medicine and natural solutions. She has a private practice, is co-director of the Center of Spiritual Nutrition and teaches classes and workshops on healing and the power of essential oils.
Viki has a BFA in Arts Management from Long Island University. She is certified in Brennan Healing Science® (4 year program) and ThetaHealing®.
http://vikiscudiery.com/
Viki is so passionate about essential oils that she did an entire medicine cabinet makeover using natural solutions for her and her family! She now teaches others how to be a healer for themselves and their families, using natural alternatives that are simple, safe and readily available in their own homes.
As always, our meetings are FREE & everyone, including babies and children are welcome.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015
6:30-8:30pm
200 Route 71, Suite 4
Spring Lake
(Dr. Sarah Lane's office--second floor.)
Please contact Beth Salerno if you have any questions or need help locating us! 908.492-4987
Viki Scudiery is an energy medicine practitioner, working with people who suffer from a variety of emotional and physical ailments as well as those on the path to self-empowerment and evolution. Also a wellness advocate for doTerra Essential Oils, she supports families to take control of their own health care through alternative medicine and natural solutions. She has a private practice, is co-director of the Center of Spiritual Nutrition and teaches classes and workshops on healing and the power of essential oils.
Viki has a BFA in Arts Management from Long Island University. She is certified in Brennan Healing Science® (4 year program) and ThetaHealing®.
http://vikiscudiery.com/
Yoga Nidra with Cornelia Mazzan, 8/19/15
Everyone has triggers.
Is it the 3am complete change of bedding?
The consistent interruption of your thoughts, bathroom visits, attempted intimate moments with your partner?
Sibling arguments and bickering?
Parenting can be the most stressful and challenging endeavor of your adult life. Wouldn't you like to do it with more patience and tolerance?
Yoga Nidra may be just the tool you've been looking for! It is a very approachable form of meditation that relaxes you on every level. As in reduce your stress levels, blood pressure and heart rate.
Cornelia Mazzan, a mom, Birth Doula and Yoga Instructor will be guiding us through a Yoga Nidra session. Cornelia Mazzan is also Creative Director of Fearless Parent™, co-host of Fearless Parent Radio. She is trained as a birth doula, a certified yoga instructor, a Reiki / energy work practitioner, and an aspiring midwife. Cornelia is co-leader of NJ BirthNetwork and the past President of Real Mama, Inc. She has a degree in Fine Arts and is a web and print Visual Designer with nearly 20 years of experience.
Is it the 3am complete change of bedding?
The consistent interruption of your thoughts, bathroom visits, attempted intimate moments with your partner?
Sibling arguments and bickering?
Parenting can be the most stressful and challenging endeavor of your adult life. Wouldn't you like to do it with more patience and tolerance?
Yoga Nidra may be just the tool you've been looking for! It is a very approachable form of meditation that relaxes you on every level. As in reduce your stress levels, blood pressure and heart rate.
Cornelia Mazzan, a mom, Birth Doula and Yoga Instructor will be guiding us through a Yoga Nidra session. Cornelia Mazzan is also Creative Director of Fearless Parent™, co-host of Fearless Parent Radio. She is trained as a birth doula, a certified yoga instructor, a Reiki / energy work practitioner, and an aspiring midwife. Cornelia is co-leader of NJ BirthNetwork and the past President of Real Mama, Inc. She has a degree in Fine Arts and is a web and print Visual Designer with nearly 20 years of experience.
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