Hi guys!  

This is a very home-birth friendly group. I hope some of you will join us! Come to the first group on Tuesday February 3rd for free if you mention you are a member of the Homebirth Meetup. The Green Mama Caf?: Brainfood and community for the parents of the littlest green people (Tuesdays*, 10:30- 11:30 a.m., February 3 - May 5, 2009) (*No class March 17) An interactive group for parents, especially new mothers, intended to foster community and provide support for families pursuing green lifestyles. The series is aimed particularly at parents with children 0 to 3 years (and expectant mothers). Sign up for all 13 sessions or attend individual classes! Cost: $30/member or $ 50/non-member or Single-Session Cost: $5. Visit www.theGREENmama.com to learn more. Toddler Time (Add-on for members of The Green Mama Caf?) Attend a fun, semi-structured playgroup with members of the Nature Museum's early childhood staff that takes place in the North Gallery alongside the Green Mama Caf?. For children ages 1 to 3. Cost: $5 per child. BRAINFOOD ITEMS February 3: Is breastfeeding an environmental issue? Greener bottle/sippy cup display & lactation support. Special guest: Malik Turley from 300weeks.com. February 10: Slings, baby carriers (and public transit with kids). Demonstrations and show-n-tell. Bring your favorite sling or carrier! February 17: Better nutrition for mothers. Whether pregnant, nursing, or chasing a toddler there are simple ways to keep yourself healthy while providing for your family too. Special guest: green chef Ellen King. February 24: Greener diapering: Cloth diapering, elimination communication, flushable diapers, better disposables, and starting cloth with toddlers. Bring your favorite diapers for a cloth diaper show-n-tell. March 3: Organic sleep. Does it matter what your child wears to sleeps? Are organic mattresses worth the money? Any advice on forming better sleep habits? And, lots of sharing on swaddling, nap habits, co-sleeping & more. March 10: Alternative health and your child. Chiropractic, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy, and vaccinations. What is healthy for your child? March 24: Green potty training. From elimination communication to tips for training toddlers. How to cut waste and reduce stress. March 31: Feeding baby better: introducing first foods, making your own baby food, what foods to buy organic & where to find affordable organics. Special guest: Dori Boneck from Maddy's Organic Meals. April 7: Going green/saving green. Tips on how to save money and resources at home. April 14: Green and organized. Does your home look like a two year old decorated it? Tips for getting yourself and your home green and organized. Special guest: professional organizer Maureen Gainer. April 21: Green birthday parties. How to celebrate more but consume less with birthday parties. (Including tips on hot to avoid toxic toys.) April 28: Eat your sunscreen! Advice on finding safer wipes, soaps, creams, and sunscreen. Tips on what to buy and what to make & how nutrition can help. May 5: Farewell potluck. Feeding families better: how to raise organic kids on a budget; & a recipe exchange. Special guest: green chef Ellen King. (Bring something yummy to share.)

manda aufochs gillespie

the green mama

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