*Keep checking your emails so you can light a candle when one of our mamas goes into labor! (Not on our email list? Contact us: JerseyShore@daraluznetwork.com )
Henna Pics from our BlessingWay are on our Facebook page.
Our next meeting is Oct. 21, 2009. We'll be discussing Places of Birth. In NJ, this means at the hospital or at home....There are many factors to consider in determining which place is best for your birth.
Already given birth? Come share your experience! Other mamas would love to hear what you found helpful or less than helpful when you gave birth.
As always, our meetings are free and all women and children are welcome.
Weds, Oct. 21, 2009
Belmar Public Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
(Community Room Entrance is on rear side of building)
6:30-8:30pm
**BOLD RED TENT ON NOV. 14, 2009 7-10pm
September Blessing Way + Henna
Our next meeting is Sept. 16, 2009. We'll be exploring Blessing Ways and Henna. A Blessing Way is traditionally a Native American Ceremony that honors a woman's transition into motherhood. An alternative to a 'Baby Shower,' this rite of passage focuses on supporting the mother-to-be and allowing her a safe place to express and release any fears or concerns while receiving love and support from other women.
Henna (a plant-based temporary tatto originating from Middle East) is often used at a Blessing Ways, and we'll have plenty of Henna on hand for mamas who would like to try it or get it.
As always, our Meetings are free and all are welcome.
Weds, 9/16/09
Belmar Public Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
*Kim, our glorious Snack Coordinator, will be out of town for this meeting....So, if you'd like to bring a snack to share, please let us know. Email: JerseyShore@DaraLuzNetwork.com or call Beth @ 908.492-4987.
Hope to see you there!
August Meeting
Our next meeting is August 19, 2009. Join us as we discuss: SLEEP. What's normal for your baby's age? What can you do to help your baby sleep longer? What are the various 'sleep training' methods? Come share your experiences! As always, our meetings are FREE and (thanks to Kim Metcalfe) well catered!
Weds., 8/19/09
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
Weds., 8/19/09
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
July Meeting, Vaccine Nation
Our next meeting is July 15, 2009. Samantha Brower shares her expertise in BABY SIGNING.
*Advantages of signing with your child
*Getting Started--how to begin signing with your baby/child
Samantha Brower is a NJ licensed Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She currently teaches at the NJ school for the Deaf Katzenbach. During the school year she teaches high school and in the summer program she works with 4th graders. Samantha is also working towards her interpreting degree and has taken some interpreting classes.
Weds, 7/15/09
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave,
Belmar, NJ 07719
Our meetings are free and all are welcome.
Also, we will be hosting a very informal screening of "The Vaccine Nation" on July 1, 2009 at 7pm. (In the Community Room at Belmar Library.) If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to: JerseyShore@Daraluznetwork.com Seating is extremely limited and we want to make sure we have enough chairs!
http://www.vaccinenation.net/index.php
*Advantages of signing with your child
*Getting Started--how to begin signing with your baby/child
Samantha Brower is a NJ licensed Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. She currently teaches at the NJ school for the Deaf Katzenbach. During the school year she teaches high school and in the summer program she works with 4th graders. Samantha is also working towards her interpreting degree and has taken some interpreting classes.
Weds, 7/15/09
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave,
Belmar, NJ 07719
Our meetings are free and all are welcome.
Also, we will be hosting a very informal screening of "The Vaccine Nation" on July 1, 2009 at 7pm. (In the Community Room at Belmar Library.) If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to: JerseyShore@Daraluznetwork.com Seating is extremely limited and we want to make sure we have enough chairs!
http://www.vaccinenation.net/index.php
June Meeting
Our next meeting is Wednesday, June 17, 2009. We'll be discussing "Post-Dates Pregnancy." How long "SHOULD" pregnancy last? Are there risks to birthing before or after the 'traditional' time frame?
If you've already given birth, come share your experience.
6/17/09
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
*As always, our meetings are free and all are welcome!
If you've already given birth, come share your experience.
6/17/09
6:30-8:30pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
*As always, our meetings are free and all are welcome!
May Meeting, Expanding Library & More!
Our next meeting is May 20, 2009. We'll be discussing the "3 B's of Baby Bliss." (Here's a hint: They are not what you think!;)
Alice and I are also busy expanding our next Lending Library....In the meantime, we're pleased to announce that "What Babies Want" and "Born in the USA" are now available to our Dar a Luz Members as part of our library! So, if you missed our screening, you can still check out these powerful films...
We are also planning our next 6 months of meeting topics. Some of the possible ideas include:
*Sleep! (What's "normal?" What is "Sleep Training?" What works?)
*Creating a Birth Plan that works for you
*Places of Birth
*Returning to Work/Separation from Baby (Exploring options and sharing experiences.)
*Henna Experiences and Blessing Way (Finding ways to support and celebrate pregnancy and birth)
We need at least 2 more pregnancy/birth related topics to fulfill Dar a Luz International's requirements. Have an idea? Share it! Email us at: JerseyShore@DaraLuzNetwork.com
Hope to see you at our May Meeting! As always, it's FREE & All ARE WELCOME!
Weds, 5/20/09
6:30-8:30 pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
Alice and I are also busy expanding our next Lending Library....In the meantime, we're pleased to announce that "What Babies Want" and "Born in the USA" are now available to our Dar a Luz Members as part of our library! So, if you missed our screening, you can still check out these powerful films...
We are also planning our next 6 months of meeting topics. Some of the possible ideas include:
*Sleep! (What's "normal?" What is "Sleep Training?" What works?)
*Creating a Birth Plan that works for you
*Places of Birth
*Returning to Work/Separation from Baby (Exploring options and sharing experiences.)
*Henna Experiences and Blessing Way (Finding ways to support and celebrate pregnancy and birth)
We need at least 2 more pregnancy/birth related topics to fulfill Dar a Luz International's requirements. Have an idea? Share it! Email us at: JerseyShore@DaraLuzNetwork.com
Hope to see you at our May Meeting! As always, it's FREE & All ARE WELCOME!
Weds, 5/20/09
6:30-8:30 pm
Belmar Library
517 Tenth Ave.
Belmar, NJ 07719
April Meeting, 4/15/09
At our April Meeting, we're pleased to welcome a Massage Therapist and Instructor who specializes in Prenatal Massage. Kim Metcalfe will be discussing the benefits of Prenatal Massage and Demonstrating Basic Baby Massage.
Weds., 4/15/09
Belmar Public Library
517 Tenth Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719
Weds., 4/15/09
Belmar Public Library
517 Tenth Ave, Belmar, NJ 07719
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