Saturday, July 04, 2009

 

Upcoming Events
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7/4/2009 9:00 AM 7/4/2009 1:00 PM Mama Market (Events)
7/4/2009 9:30 AM 7/4/2009 10:30 AM Music Together at Shine (Events)
7/4/2009 2:00 PM 7/4/2009 4:00 PM Mama's Hip Playgroup (Events)
7/6/2009 9:30 AM 7/6/2009 10:30 AM Music Together at Shine (Events)
7/6/2009 9:30 AM 7/6/2009 10:30 AM Bandwagon Music Classes (Events)



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 We met up at the Green Visitor's Center and decided to walk through the little trail around the back of the center where they had some fairy houses set up. They were a little worse for wear because of the rain, but the littles didn't seem to mind too much. My daughter was mostly concerned with where the fairies had gone off to. She wanted to see REAL fairies.

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 We went blueberry picking on Saturday, June 13. (I know, I know. I'm behind. But I've been BUSY!) 

I had never heard of Bryant's Blueberries until this year and it seems like I've heard it mentioned from at least a half a dozen different sources.

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 After some last minute discussions and schedule shuffling, we decided to go to the Louisville Zoo. Silly me, I thought the zoo would be fairly desserted since school is out. I figured there wouldn't be hordes of children on fieldtrips, just individual family groupings so I naively said we should meet at the zoo entrance. Ha! Every daycare and summer camp must have chosen that particular Tuesday to go to the zoo. I think we did all end up finding one another, but it was nothing if not chaotic.

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The past few summers, my friend April has been hosting a Messy Party. What is a "Messy Party", you ask? Basically, you put the kids into clothes you don't mind getting wet or painted or dyed and you let them run loose.

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 We met outside the main building of the Louisville Nature Center. You need to walk through the building to get to the start of the trail. The kids took a look at some of the birds nests and eggs on display in the cases as we were walking through, but they were excited to get going on the hike.

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Whether you're just looking to meet new friends, find a playgroup, or you're seeking information on natural living topics like breastfeeding, cosleeping, babywearing, attachment parenting, gentle discipline, homebirth or environmentally conscious living, you've come to the right place.

Grab a cup of coffee or tea and take a look around. On the Events page you'll find a calendar of events as well as a list of fun things to do and places to see in the area. On the Blogs page you can read the blogs of others and start your own blog. If you like what you see, hop on over to our Forums to introduce yourself. Registration is free and only takes a moment.

The Louisville Parenting Network is the place to connect with other parents and families in the Greater Louisville area.

 

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Louisville  Parenting Network is beginning a series of monthly drawings for gift certificates to local establishments. The more you post, the more chances you have to win!

  The winner for May is Jes! Congratulations! The May drawing featured a $25 gift certificate to Sustain (in The Vogue Shopping Center at 3724 Frankfort Ave), a business dedicated to providing the resources necessary for families and individuals to live more sustainably.  

 For the month of June, post for a chance to win a Melissa & Doug Fresh Start Puzzle. Sweetie Peas is a children's store located at 200 E. Utica Street in Sellersburg, In. (812-246-5711) They sell new Melissa & Doug toys, Yummy Earth candy, and consigned children's clothing and gear. They are also going to carry maternity clothing.

Louisville Parenting Network hosts online discussions on natural living topics like breastfeeding, cosleeping, babywearing, attachment parenting, gentle discipline, homebirth and environmentally conscious living. It is your place to connect with other parents and families in the Greater Louisville area.

What a great way to support multiple local businesses!



Upcoming Workshops & Classes
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Free Heartland Music Together Demo

June 8- 13, Free Demonstration and Make-up Classes: 

What's a Music Together class?  It's more than just 45 minutes of singing, dancing, laughing, playing, getting silly together, and getting snuggly together. It's also a way to bond and have fun with your baby or young child, all through the week.   It's great songs that you'll find yourself humming even when your child is not around.  It's a research-based, proven method for helping your child develop life-long music skills - and it's just plain FUN!

 

During the week of June 8- 13, we’ll offer open classes.  Enrolled families can use these as a make-up, and they are invited to bring any friends to join them.  These classes are also open to any visitors who would like to try a class. 

Schedule: same as our current spring class schedule:

Highlands (St. Andrew's Episcopal Church)

Mon 9:30 and 10:30

Wed 9:30 and 10:30

Thurs 6:30 pm

Fri 10:30

Sat 10:30 

Middletown (Middletown United Methodist Church)

Mon 9:30 and 10:30 

Middletown (Middletown Women’s Club)

Tues 6:30 pm 

Anchorage (St. Luke's Episcopal Church)

Tues 9:30 and 10:30 

St Matthews (The Church Gathered at Calvin)

Thurs 9:30 and 10:30 

East End (Minds-in-Motion, 3600 Chamberlain Lane Ste 138)

            Sat 10 am

 

Also,

These events are open to the public, and no RSVP is required

Thurs, June 11, 10:30 am

Shawnee Library

 

Thursday, June 25, 10:30 am

Shawnee Library

 

Tuesday, July 7, 2:30 pm

J-town Library

 

Contact: www.heartlandmusictogether.com

 

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News & Announcements
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ICAN's 2009 Meeting Schedule - Monday, December 15, 2008

Note:  for those who have been coming to our support meetings, they have been changed to the first Monday of the month.

The schedule is permanently hosted here:  http://icanoflouisville.wordpress.com/meeting-schedule/


2009 Meeting Schedule
 
Monday, January 5: Support Meeting
 
Monday, February 2: BirthRight: The Body Heals Itself - with a Little Support
Guest Speaker:  Pamela Yenowine, CranioSacral Therapist, LMT, & ICAN member
 
Monday, March 2: Support Meeting
 
Monday, April 6: Our 2nd Birthday!  Cesarean Awareness Month in our Community
 
Monday, May 4: Support Meeting
 
Monday, June 1: Using a Labyrinth to Meet Your Inner Birth Warrior
Guest Speaker:  Jessica Farquhar, Birthing From Within Mentor
 
Monday, July 6: Support Meeting
 
Monday, August 3: Staying Low Risk: Diet, Exercise, & Optimal Fetal Positioning
Guest Speaker:  Angela Garvin, Bradley Method childbirth educator, doula, and ICAN member
 
Monday, September 7 – Labor Day:  No Support Meeting
 
Monday, October 5: Hypnobirthing: Prepare Your Mind & Body for an Easier, Safer, and More Comfortable Birth
Guest Speaker:  Kathy Markham, Lamaze and ICEA childbirth educator, doula, and ICAN member
 
Monday, November 2: Support Meeting
 
Monday, December 7: “Meet the Professionals Night” & Holiday Party
 
Meetings canceled when JCPS closes due to inclement weather.
 

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Quotes
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It is not a bad thing that children should occasionally, and politely, put parents in their place.
Colette, My Mother's House, 1922


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