Intentional Parenting Blog

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Upcoming Fall Classes

August 27^th

Self Care Talk - Elmhurst Hospital Family Birthing Center

If you have recently given birth at Elmhurst Hospital, come for this free talk about how to take care of yourself while you take care of your baby.

September 8 – October 6 or October 27 – November 24, Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Calling All New Moms……

This class is offered through the Elmhurst Park District in cooperation with Elmhurst Memorial Health Care

Ready to get out of the house with your brand new baby? Are you ready to talk about what it really feels like to be a new mom? Come to a clean, baby-friendly environment and make friends with other moms who are going through similar changes as you and your new child! Each weekly meeting offers time and support, information and discussion on topics of greatest concern to new moms.

Register at www.epd.org – programs/early childhood

September 20^th

Mindful Parenting at Bloom Yoga Studio, Chicago

This class will inspire you to take care of yourself so you can take better care of your children. It will help you to wake up and live in the moment so you can be more present with your family. Learn more about mindfulness, how to practice mindfulness and how to apply this to your parenting. Invest in yourself and invest in your family!

Register at http://www.bloomyogastudio.com/calendar/2008/sep/sep.html or call 773/463-YOGA

September 23^rd

Parents: Take Care of Yourself, Take Care of your Children

This class is offered through the Elmhurst Park District in cooperation with Elmhurst Memorial Health Care

It’s hard to believe, but if you take the time for yourself, you will have more time for your children. Taking care of YOU is a gift to others! Begin to understand the importance of self appreciation and personal interests. Discover ways to slow down your life so you can be more present for your family. We will discuss energy levels, the value of alone time and the importance of dating your spouse and spending time with friends. If you have a new baby, a toddler or a teen, this class is for you.

Register at www.epd.org – programs/early childhood

October 18^th

Mindful Parenting at Greenwood Chiropractic Wellness Center, Chicago

This class will inspire you to take care of yourself so you can take better care of your children. It will help you to wake up and live in the moment so you can be more present with your family. Learn more about mindfulness, how to practice mindfulness and how to apply this to your parenting. Invest in yourself and invest in your family!

To register, call 773-239-7777

October 21^st

Media Literacy: Raising Healthy Children in a Media Saturated Culture

Understand the potential consequences to the overuse and misuse of TV, video, video games, and computers, particularly in influencing learning foundation skills such as attentive listening and literacy development. Understand how media images of violence and stereotypes can impact a child’s world view. Finally, we will discuss how to increase children’s competence, self confidence and ultimately their self image by minimizing media influences.

Register at www.epd.org – programs/early childhood

October 25^th

Kaneland School District Parent University Presenter

Parent University is a one-day opportunity for parents to gain knowledge and experience in parenting, supporting their children, and connecting to the community and school district. Kaneland School District is partnering with various local community social service agencies to provide the workshops. This will be the second year Parent University is offered in the Kaneland School District. I will be offering a break out session titled Finding Balance.