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Events

Mar 2010
Today's Events (March 11th)
Breastfeeding Support (12:00pm) -  Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Come and meet and talk with an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant
All March Events
Saturday
03/13/10
Expanding the Palate of Your Picky Eater (11:00am) -  Obesity is on the rise in children but healthy nutrition can be taught even with a baby's first bites. Learn how to expand the palate of your picky eater to include healthy, organic foods...
Potty Learning 101 (1:00pm) -  Join us for this informative class on how to help your growing toddler make the transition to "big kid underwear" and be successful in the often daunting transition from diapers to potty.
Sunday
03/14/10
Toddler CPR & Safety (10:30am) -  Do you know what to do when your toddler is choking, gets burned, can't breath...The infant CPR & First Aid class you took two years ago (or more) doesn't apply to Toddlerhood. Parenting a toddler poses unique challenges and considerations for safety.
Monday
03/15/10
Mom & Tot Happy Hour Workout (6 Sessions) (4:30pm) -  There’s nothing like some crazy good fun with your little one – especially during the “witching hour” of the late afternoon.
The Whole Child: A Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care (6:00pm) -  Knowing what to look for in your child's development can be very confusing and frustrating for many parents. Join us as we explore some of the 'alternative' approaches to Pediatric Wellness and Healthcare.
Wednesday
03/17/10
Breastfeeding 101 For Expectant Parents (6:30pm) -  Topics include: the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding; what to expect; how much baby will need; navigating the first days; what to do when problems arise; how to wean.
FIT MAMAS CLUB-Reshape With Baby! (6 Weeks) (10:00am) -  Geared more toward the needs of newer moms, this class focuses on easing back into a regular fitness routine. Advanced Registration Required: $72 (6 Weeks) - Space Limited to 10 Moms + 1 Child
Sunday
03/21/10
Recycle Your T-Shirts Week! (12:00pm) -  Bring us your tired, your poor, your ratty t-shirts yearning to be… made into paper! Store Hours: M-F 11-7; Sat 11-6; Sun 12-5
Wednesday
03/24/10
Mingle & Meet the Experts (6:00pm) -  Network with local, independent business owners and learn from local experts’ business advice. This event is free and open to the public. Suggestion donation of $5 is appreciated but not required.
Birthlink Meet & Greet Event (6:00pm) -  Join us for our winter networking event. Parents are welcome to meet practitioners. Non members are also welcome!
Thursday
03/25/10
Breastfeeding Support (12:00pm) -  Come and meet and talk with an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Wednesday
03/31/10
Greenheart Presents: Meetings with Remarkable Masters (5:45pm) -  Join Emanuel Kuntzelman as he takes us on a theatrical search for truth under the guidance of George Gurdjieff, Peter Ouspensky, John Bennett, Pak Subuh, and their contemporaries. www.emanuelkuntzelman.com.
Cloth Diapering 101 (6:30pm) -  Economics, Environment, Health...All the reasons "why?" and step by step instruction on "how?" to Cloth Diaper.