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By Tina on
12/16/2008 9:20 AM
Like so many people, I struggle with the concept of religion. On the one hand, because of my own haphazard and varied childhood religious experiences, I think it is important to have a community. On the other hand, because of my own haphazard and varied childhood religious experiences, organized religion sometimes gives me the willies and I recognize that a person can be a member of a close-knit non-religious community. As a result, we actually belong to a church, but don't attend very often.
This time of the year brings my personal religious struggles to the forefront. Which elements of the season do I stress for my young child? What traditions do we want to develop as a family?
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By Tina on
11/19/2008 6:15 PM
So, Dh is off work this week. He's taking a "stay-cation". You know, where you stay at home instead of spending an arm and a leg going someplace tropical? In order to make his vacation feel a little bit more vacation-y, I suggested we go ice skating.
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By Tina on
11/13/2008 11:34 AM
Most of you know that Piper wasn't ready for preschool afterall. She still wanted to hang out with her Mama.
I'm grateful I can meet her needs by staying home with her, but I'm afraid she'd getting kind of bored now that the weather has turned gray, dreary and cold. (I know I am.) Therefore, we've turned to craft projects.
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By Tina on
8/2/2008 2:51 PM
After much consideration we decided to send Piper to preschool this fall. She's very used to spending the vast majority of her time with her Mama so we've been doing a fair amount of preparatory work. We've been telling her stories about make believe children who go to visit their grandmas or who spend the day at school. The child always has loads of fun. The story ends with Mama coming to pick up the happy child and taking her home. At a friend's suggestion we checked a book out of the library called Mama Always Comes Home about various animal Mamas who need to leave their little ones for short periods.
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By Tina on
6/29/2008 8:22 AM
I have a picture on our desktop of Piper when she was tiny - maybe 8 months old. She's sitting in a bouncy seat and blowing raspberries. She looks at something off to the side of the photographer.
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By Tina on
6/6/2008 8:56 AM
Sick toddlers.
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By Tina on
5/23/2008 12:47 PM
WAHM, stress
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Whether you're just looking to meet new friends, finding 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 Event 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 Alternative Parenting Network is the place to connect with other parents and families in the Greater Louisville area.
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| Heartland Music Together Babies Class - Monday, December 15, 2008Heartland Music Together now offers a class just for babies (8 months or younger) and their adult caregivers.
I'm very excited about leading our new babies class. As in our regular mixed-age classes, we'll mix songs, chants, movement play, and more, and we'll use songs from our well-loved Music Together curriculum. One major difference between this class and our mixed-age classes is that I'll spend more time talking to parents, to help them understand their baby's development. Parents will receive extra support, and I'll be able to answer any questions that come up as we go through the class. I'll also share ideas and techniques that are especially well suited for not-yet-mobile babies. Parents will learn lots of fun ways to play and interact with their newest family members.
Our Babies classes start the week of January 5, in two locations: Mondays at 11:30 in our Middletown location, or Thursdays at 11:30 in our St Matthews location. Each class meets once a week, for 45 minutes. We're now accepting registrations for this class as well as our mixed-age classes.
Miriam Klein, Director
Heartland Music Together
2945 Sheldon Rd
Louisville, KY 40218 |
| Rhythm, Rhyme & Storytime with the Louisville Orchestra - Monday, December 15, 2008Come joint Louisville Orchestra Education Staff for the first ever Louisville Orchestra pre-school class. Classes will include movement games, instrument exploration, music storytelling, and singing. Please plan on at least one parent or caretaker experiencing this class with every preschool attendee.
What: 8 Sessions, Fridays beginning in January
Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6 and 13.
Ages: 3-5 years (must have turned 3 by October 1, 2008)
Where: Artspace, next to Brown Theatre, 323 W. Broadway
Cost $96
The class is limited to 25 students.
To reserve your spot, call (502) 585-9415, or email ataylor@louisvilleorchestra.org |
| Storytime at Ray's and Kids' Open Mic - Monday, December 15, 2008Ray's is at 1578 Bardstown Rd., 459-4373, or email
raysmonkeyhouse@gmail.com
1. Storytime at Ray's Monkey House Coffeeshop is continuing every
Saturday at 4pm. Try to be on time if you can. It lasts 45 minutes or
so. (Free)
2. Kid's Open Mic is starting up this week. It'll be Saturdays
from 5-7. No instrument or anything required. Just yourself and your
kid. Totally free, but the host, Divinity, doesn't mind
donations. |
| ICAN's 2009 Meeting Schedule - Monday, December 15, 2008
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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There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it.
Chinese Proverb
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