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.  


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
www.facebook.com/nourishcookbook​ 
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?



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

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/