HypnoBirthing, June 19, 2013

HypnoBirthing is a Childbirth method that focuses on preparing parents for a gentle birth. While the national epidural rate is 71%, for HypnoBirthing mothers, the rate is 23%. In HypnoBirthing classes, families learn proven techniques in a well-thought-out program of deep relaxation, visualization and self-hypnosis. Samantha Moody & Sarah Lane of Natural Beginnings are both HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educators. Sarah and Samantha will be introducing HypnoBirthing and answering your questions about the method. Our meeting will open at 6:30. The presentation will begin at 7:15pm. If you have questions or anything else you'd like to discuss, please arrive before 7. As always, our meetings are free and all babies and children are welcome. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 6:30-8:30pm Samantha and Sarah will begin their presentation at 7:15pm. Natural Beginnings NJ 75 Main St. Suite 13 (2nd Floor above "Men's Clothing") Manasquan, NJ ***************************************************************************

Nurture Parents, Little Silver, NJ June 7, 2013

Nurture Parents 6/7 Little Silver: Healthy Families & Parental Choices Nurture Parenting and local advocates present: An open conversation with three women on the forefront of the health revolution, sharing the latest thinking about pregnancy, childbirth, and our children’s health. They will be joined by local advocates and practitioners who will share expertise and local knowledge. Our Little Silver Author Panel: Jennifer Margulis, PhD – The Business of Baby Louise Kuo Habakus – Vaccine Epidemic Jill Wodnick — national doula trainer and Lamaze educator Our Sponsors: Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Group Center for Personal Rights EccoBella Cosmetics HealthFair Natural & Organic Market Holistic Moms Network – Monmouth County East Chapter Jersey Shore Dar a Luz The Nest — A Pregnancy Wellness Center Proodian Healthcare New Jersey BirthNetwork So Delicious Dairy Free Weleda Zen Babies Infant Massage Join the conversation! Refreshments, Goodie Bags, and Book Signings Admission $10 in advance / $15 at the door, space permitting Very limited seating, advance registration through PayPal strongly recommended http://nurtureparenting.com/events/ Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Bring your questions, concerns and experiences to share. Come whenever you can, leave whenever you want--Open Topic Meetings are casual gatherings. Among others, you'll find: Beth Salerno, Postpartum Doula for 10 years, Breastfeeding Counselor and Mother of three. Alice Barlow, Home Schooling mother of two, very knowedgeable in Althernative/Holistic Treatments. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street, Suite 13, Manasquan As always, our meetings are free and all babies and children are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Open Topic: April 17, 2013

Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Bring your questions, concerns and experiences to share. Come whenever you can, leave whenever you want--Open Topic Meetings are casual gatherings. Among others, you'll find: Beth Salerno, Postpartum Doula for 10 years, Breastfeeding Counselor and Mother of three. Alice Barlow, Home Schooling mother of two, very knowedgeable in Althernative/Holistic Treatments. Kim Metcalfe, Certified Massage Therapist, Herbalist, Mother (unassisted birth). Wednesday, April 17, 2013 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street, Suite 13, Manasquan As always, our meetings are free and all babies and children are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Open Topic: Weds. March 20, 2013

Our next meeting is Wednesday, March 20, 2013. We're having an Open Topic. Bring your questions, concerns, experiences to share. In our friendly supportive atmosphere you'll feel welcome. Weds. March 20, 2013 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street, Suite 13, Manasquan As always, our meetings are free and all babies and children are welcome.

Behavior, Attention & Development with Dr. Lane 2/20

"Strategies to help “organize” your child for optimal development." Dr. Lane will discuss the basics of nervous system function. She will provide you information on behavior and attention from a neurological perspective. Every person is a series of muscles, nerves and chemicals. Understand behavior, attention and development and empower you to offer opportunities for neurological organization for yourself and your children. You will leave this discussion with tools to work with your family. Partners, grandparents, dads & others are encouraged to join us. As always, our meetings are FREE and all babies and children are welcome. Weds. February 20, 2013 6:30 (meeting opens) 7pm Dr. Lane's Presentation begins 8:30 Meeting ends Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ Suite 13 Sarah Lane OD, RYT, HBCE is the founder and owner of the FOCUS Center for Vision and Learning in Lakewood, NJ and of Natural Beginnings NJ: a resource center for growing families in Manasquan, NJ. At the FOCUS Center Dr. Lane provides Developmental Optometric consultations and vision therapy. At Natural Beginnings NJ Dr. Lane wears a different hat. She 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, Manasquan, NJ www.NaturalBeginningsNJ.com Pre and Postnatal yoga - Natural Beginnings, Manasquan, NJ www.SarahLaneYoga.com

January 16, 2013 Meeting in Manasquan

Our first meeting of the New Year will be on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. We are having an Open Topic Meeting at Natural Beginnings. EVERYONE is welcome to join us...Connect with other parents, ask questions, share concerns or experiences. As always, our meetings are FREE and all babies and children are welcome. 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ Suite 13 (Above Men's Clothing store) Boba Carrier and the K'Tan are available to try out--Dar a Luz Members can borrow them for a month. Hope to see you there! Special thanks to Sarah Lane and Samantha Moody at Natural Beginnings for hosting our meetings while Belmar Library makes repairs. We appreciate your hospitality and are so excited for the many options Natural Beginnings offers to the parenting community.)

December 19, 2012: Open House in Manasquan

Our next meeting will be on Weds. December 19, 2012. Our topic is open--bring your questions, your concerns...Or your experiences to share. Baby Carriers will be available to try on and Dar a Luz members can borrow them. As always, our meetings are FREE and all women, babies and children are welcome. Our Dar a Luz Leadership has a wealth of knowledge to share: Beth Salerno is a Postpartum Doula and Breastfeeding Counselor, Alice Barlow is a home schooling mother with a strong holistic health background, and Kim Metcalfe is a Certified Massage Therapist, Herbalist, and a mother who birthed unassisted. **Belmar Library's Community Room was damaged in the Hurricane. Natural Beginnings is hosting us. They have a beautiful, child/baby-friendly space. 75 Main Street, Manasquan NJ 08736** Weds. Dec. 19, 2012 6:30-8:30pm Natural Beginnings 75 Main Street Manasquan, NJ 08736 Hope to see you there!