Pregnancy is a time of adjustments in body, mind and spirit. Yoga's holistic approach to life has special value during pregnancy as you journey the path towards motherhood. Expectant mothers learn breathing exercises to calm the mind and soothe the nervous system. The prenatal yoga class offers stretching and strengthening postures that help release and tone the pelvic floor, allowing for an easier birth and enhanced post-natal healing. Through visualizations and meditation, prenatal yoga helps you to build a harmonious bridge of contact with your baby during pregnancy and beyond.
A variety of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting topics are woven into each class helping you to feel informed and prepared for the arrival of your baby. Topics range from natural remedies for pregnancy ailments to mindful parenting. Because becoming a mom can be an exciting, challenging and sometimes scary experience it is comforting to find support from others on the same path.
This prenatal yoga class is designed to be a very special opportunity for pregnant women to enjoy each other's company as they learn the wisdom that the ancient practice of yoga contributes to the process of creating life and giving birth. It is one you will look forward to each week, and a way to nurture yourself during this unique time in your life.
Winter Session:
Sundays 6:30pm-8:00pm January 10th - February 28th
8 Week Session = $110.00
Drop in = $17.00
Joining late? Session can be prorated.
Spring Session:
Sundays 6:30pm-8:00pm March 7 - April 25th (no class April 4th)
7 Week Session = $98.00
Drop in = $17.00
Joining late? Session can be prorated.
NEW TUESDAY & THURSDAY CLASS OPTION FOR 2010!
Tuesday/Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm January 12th - March 4th*
Tuesday/Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm March 9th - April 29th*
8 Week Session = $100.00
Drop in = $17.00
Joining late? Session can be prorated.
*Does not include discussion topics
Sunday & Tuesday/Thursday Classes January 10th - March 4th
Sunday & Tuesday/Thursday Classes March 7th - April 29th
8 Week Session = $200.00
Joining late? Session can be prorated.
Includes choice of:
Healthy Pregnancy Workshop
or
Understanding Immunizations
PRENATAL PASS
Sunday & Tuesday/Thursday Classes for the duration of your pregnancy
$475 - That's a Savings of over $150!
Includes choice of:
Healthy Pregnancy Workshop & Understanding Immunizations
or
Natural Baby Workshop
or
Couples Prenatal Yoga
Any missed classes must be made up during the current session. Please review our
cancellation policy.
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Couples Prenatal Yoga
Check Back for Upcoming Dates
This prenatal yoga class is designed for you & your birthing partner.Explore yoga asanas and birthing postures that can be done safely and soothingly in tandem. Your partner will learn massage and gentle pressure applications which can promote a deeper sense of comfort & relaxation during pregnancy and labor. You’ll learn about synchronized breathing techniques and creative visualizations that can help you feel at ease and centered during the birthing process.
All levels of experience are encouraged to attend. You’ll leave class with select handouts that will help you continue practicing at home.
Pre-Registration required. 2 couple minimum to hold class.
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Om Baby Yoga:
A Mommy and Me Yoga Class
Thursdays January 14 - February 25 * snow make-up 3/4
10-10:45am
$72 / 6 weeks
Thursdays March 18 - April 29th
10-10:45am
$72 / 6 weeks
$17 drop-in
Appropriate for children ages 2 months to crawling.
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Once a woman becomes a mother, everything changes. Om Baby Yoga will help you make this transition on a physical, emotional and spiritual level by celebrating your entrance into the privileged and sacred experience of motherhood. Mommy and Me yoga classes are designed specifically for new moms and their pre-crawling infants and offer an amazing opportunity for playful interaction. The Mommy & Me yoga class will offer poses that enhance bonding, offer babies the opportunity to explore movement through infant massage and to build trust through physical contact. Moms can rebuild strength, flexibility and tone the abdomen to reclaim the space in their body that was given to the baby during pregnancy. Baby yoga class will help you move in a yogic rhythm with your child, being fully present in each moment, easing expectations of how things ought to be in this precious and impermanent time.
Moms should have their doctor's approval before starting any physical activity after their baby's birth.
Pre-Registration required.
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Toddler Time Yoga:
A Mommy and Me Yoga Class
Sundays February 14-28, 2010
*make-up class 3/7
11-11:45am
$36 / 3 weeks
Tuesdays March 2 - April 6, 2010
5:30-6:15pm
$72 / 6 weeks
$17 drop-in
(15% discount for siblings)
Appropriate for mobile children up to 3 years old
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Share the joy of yoga with your little one. In each fun-filled 45 minute toddler yoga class, children will delight in exploring different ways of moving, singing and breathing. You'll find that toddlers are natural yogis with boundless energy, so this is a fast-paced class which is balanced with rest after effort. Practicing toddler yoga alongside your growing child, you will see them develop more coordination, strength and self-confidence through special activities that enhance Mommy (or Daddy) bonding. As you attune to your child's needs, you may also find that you may have increased ability to handle difficult and confronting situations with your toddler with reduced anxiety and stress!
Pre-Registration required. 10 child maximum.
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Art 4 Kids
WINTER SESSIONS:
Mommy & Me Class (for Daddy's & Caregivers too!)
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Mondays February 22 - March 29, 2010
10-11am
$75 / 6 weeks
ages 2 1/2 - 4 years
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Mondays April 26 - June 7, 2010
(no class on 5/31)
or
Fridays May 7 - June 11
10-11am
$75 /6 weeks
ages 2 1/2 - 4 years
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Preschool Class
Mondays February 22 - March 29, 2010
12-1pm
$75 / 6 weeks
ages 3-5 years |
Mondays April 26 - June 7, 2010
(no class on 5/31)
12-1pm
or
Fridays May 7 - June 11
11am-12pm
$75 /6 weeks
ages 3-5 years
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Join in as your child takes a "Journey in Art." Their vehicle will be the elements and principles of design. Their landscape will be stories told by people from all cultures. Their fuel will be a rich supply of paint, clay, collage and construction materials with the final destination of discovering.....
THEIR VERY OWN CREATIVE EXPRESSION.
Art 4 Kids is taught by Jill Farrell, a self taught artist with a fondness for collage. Her art camps and classes are based on the methods taught in the renowned pre-school workshops at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. She has been teaching art to children in her home for 6 years. She has been the art teacher at Brookside Montessori in Mechanicsburg, PA since 2003. In addition to her camps and classes she organizes the Famous Artist program at Lower Allen/Rossmoyne Elementary Schools. This program coordinates monthly parent volunteers to give a short presentation on a collection of 5 or 6 works of art, followed by an art related activity. In her camps and classes children are taught to express themselves creatively in paint, clay, collage and drawing in a studio setting rich with materials.
Pre-paid registration required. 10 child maximum.
Mommy & Me Sign
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Mommy & Me Sign!
Fridays April 9-30, 2010
9:30-10:30am
$60
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver)
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Mommy & Me Sign 2!
(Prerequisite: Mommy & Me Sign)
Fridays April 9-30, 2010
10:30-11:30am
$60
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver)
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Sing, Sign & Storytime! Parents learn how easy it is to use American Sign Language signs to empower your children with enhanced communication, language, and even educational skills! Reduce frustration for your child (and for yourself) by giving him/her the power to communicate. Learn how to reduce the "guesswork" of communication. Enjoy stories, songs, and other activities with your child!
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Mommy & Me Sign!
Class 2: Snack & Mealtime
Class 3: Bath & Body
Class 4: Diapers & Potty
Mommy & Me Sign 2! (Prerequisite Mommy & Me Sign!)
Class 1: Clothes & Dressing
Class 2: Bedtime
Class 3: Favorite Animals
Class 4: Family
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Baby signing classes offer both adults and young ones have the opportunity to learn and engage in sign-friendly activities, including songs, stories, rhymes and other hands-on fun. Children of all ages are welcome to attend, though baby signing instruction is primarily geared toward communicating with children birth to 18 months old. For more information about the benefits of signing, click here.
Mommy & Me Sign classes are geared toward communication with infants and children with normal hearing. All information is based primarily on research conducted by Joseph Garcia, author of the Sign With Your Baby book.
Baby signing classes are instructed by Cynthia Shultz, MS. Cynthia is a graduate of Bloomsburg University of PA for both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees. Having graduated with her Master’s Degree in 1988, she taught in the fields of Special Education and Education of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing for almost ten years before staying at home with her own family, teaching sign language on a part-time basis. For the past 14 years, Cynthia has been instructing teachers, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals who work with children how to sign and implement signs into their daily interactions with children.
5 person minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by April 7th.
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Music Together
Why Early Childhood Music?
Saturday March 27, 2010
10-11am
$15
(15% sibling discount)
How to Teach Your Child to Sing
Saturday May 1, 2010
10-11am
$15
(15% sibling discount)
Music Together is a fun, family music program for children ages birth to 5 and the grown-ups who love them. Classes are a community of families sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants, and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. Adults, babies, toddlers, and preschoolers join together to make family music. There is a series of 4 workshops that will be presented.
Babies Can't Sing?
At this workshop you will learn about current research on the ability of very young children to acquire musical skills. Bring your child and watch as s/he responds to both tones and rhythm. Learn ways to introduce your baby, toddler, or preschool child to the basics of making music.
Why Early Childhood Music?
Children who can sing in tune and to the correct rhythm do better in other school subjects. Learn about the most recent research and participate in activities that demonstrate the connections between music and other skills.
How to Teach Your Child to Sing
In this workshop you will learn the basics of how children learn music and how you can teach your child at home. Adult music ability NOT required.
Prenatal Music Class
Learn about international lullabies and the tradition of singing to babies. Parents will participate in writing a song for your unborn child.
Music Together is taught by Kathy Eckhaus. She has a Master’s Degree in Education and more than 20 years experience in the field of education, including 11 years in early childhood settings. She trained at the Center for Music and Young Children in Princeton, New Jersey and is a registered Music Together teacher.Ms. Eckhaus studied piano, voice and flute and taught herself basic guitar. She loves music and enjoys sharing that love with children and their families. Kathy spent 3 years teaching in Malaysia for the Peace Corps and has traveled extensively in India, Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia. She adds a multicultural dimension to her classes and introduces families to instruments and songs from around the world.
Pre-paid registration required by March 25th & April 29th.
Little Gardeners
Monthly Classes Starting in Spring 2010!
Saturdays at 10am
May 15th
June 12th
July 17th
August 14th
September 18th
October 16th
$75 / 6 weeks
$15 drop-in
Have you ever seen your child pull a carrot out of the ground? If so, then you know the priceless look on their proud face when they start making the connection that the food they eat comes from plants out in the field. Our Little Gardeners workshop is put on monthly during the growing season by a collaborative effort from Om Baby Pregnancy & Parenting Center and Wooden Hill Farms. Our goal is to help develop childrens' connection to the natural world through educational, fun and interactive gardening activities.
Classes are held on site at Wooden Hill Farms of Duncannon, just 20 minutes North of Harrisburg. Children will begin to get a sense of where their food comes from and the natural processes plants go through. Each workshop can be attended individually, but parents are encouraged to attend all monthly sessions in order for their child to gain an understanding of a complete growing season. Each month will have a different focus depending on what real farmers are doing that time of year. For example, come to our workshop in the Spring and watch your child learn about seeds and even help plant! Come to the workshop a month later, and your child will begin to grasp the continuity of it all by seeing that the seed they planted a month earlier sprouted into a tiny plant! All workshops will mix the educational component with fun hands-on activities. Get ready for your children to learn about gardening using all of their five senses!
Little Gardeners will be taught by Marley Skinner. Marley graduated from Rutgers in 2007 with a degree in Environmental Policies and Behavior and Agroecology. She has a strong love of nature and especially enjoys her time growing and arranging flowers. She has been gardening with her father since she was a little girl. This year she will begin taking classes to obtain a secondary degree in Nutrition.
2 person minimum to hold workshop. Pre-paid registration required by May 1st for the 6 week session or by the Friday prior to each workshop for drop-in registration. Parents must remain on the farm with their child during the class.
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Natural Remedies
for Families
Saturday March 20, 2010
1:00 - 3:00pm
$30
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver)
Learn the basic principles of homeopathy, how to identify symptoms and use appropriate homeopathic remedies for common childhood and family ailments. This workshop will also offer basic remedies typically used for acute colds & fevers and those used for first aid and injuries. The information shared will teach you how to let your body heal and restore itself through methods and techniques that are in harmony with the natural process.
This workshop is presented by Michael Reece, a Naturapathic Doctor with offices in Ephrata and Palmyra, PA. Dr. Reece received his degree from The John Bastyr College of Naturpathic Medicine near Seattle. His training is in naturopatic therapuetics, including botanicals, homeopathy, natural childbirth, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulative therapy, and other therapies. He is trained to use the most efficient and least toxic natural health methods to manage health problems. He looks at the whole picture and focuses on removing identified obstacles to the recovery of health.
5 person minimum to hold workshop. Pre-paid registration required by March 13th.
Tears and Tantrums:
How to Be with Babies and Children
Saturday March 6, 2010
1:00 - 3:00pm
$30
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver)
This half day seminar is designed for parents and caregivers to gain an understanding of the physiological needs, functions and benefits of crying and tantrums, as well as improve their own comfort, confidence and ability to respond in a helpful manner. Tantrums are not only normal behavior, but they are great opportunities to actually improve your child's emotional health and well being, and strengthen your relationship with your child at the same time. This workshop will be adapted to suit parents with children of various ages.
Tears and Tantrums is being presented by Pam Moran. Pam is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Psychotherapist, and Childbirth Labor Assistant specializing in attachment and bonding, parent-child relationships, and the treatment of stress, trauma, and severe behaviors. Pam has almost 20 years of experience working within the mental health, social services, child welfare, and school systems, as well as parenting two children of her own. She works with parents to follow their instincts, and to use a love-based, relationship-focused paradigm of parenting for long term emotional health.
5 person minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required.
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Mindful Parenting
Coming in 2010!
Join us for a workshop that connects mindful practice to every aspect and stage of parenting. Whether you are thinking of starting a family, expecting, in the early years of the parenting journey or finding yourself parenting your parents this workshop will give you the tools and insight to make the journey a rewarding one for both you and those you love.
Based on the book Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Jon and Myla Kabat-Zinn, Edyta Hutchman, a doula and La Leche League leader in South Central PA, will guide you through the principles of the book and facillitate an in depth discussion leading you on a path towards parenting as a spiritual practice.
3 person minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required.
Happiest Baby on the Block
Sunday March 28, 2010
1:00 - 3:00pm
$45
Learn Dr. Harvey Karp's extraordinary way of calming fussy babies fast and help them to sleep longer! A must for every parent! Cost is $45 per couple. (includes Parent Kit - a choice of DVD or Video and soothing sounds CD - a $40 value!)
Learn about the discovery of the "calming reflex" (the off-switch for crying that all babies are born with) which parents can learn to turn on by recreating the coziness, the sounds, and the rhythmic motions of the womb.
The Happiest Baby approach finally explains what is colic and more importantly teaches parents how to calm down almost any crying baby in minutes...or seconds (by turning on the "calming reflex"). The calming reflex also helps babies sleep an extra 1-2 hours/night too without sleep training.
Happiest Baby is taught by Wendy Shiffer, a mother of 4, a birth doula (DONA) childbirth educator (ICEA), and lactation educator (CAPPA). She has worked for over 8 years as a Director of Early Childhood Education and is the owner of Mom and Little Me, and educational resource and support center for birth, baby and beyond.
4 person minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by March 26th.
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Happiest Toddler on the Block
Saturday May 15, 2010
1:00 - 3:00pm
$30
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver to attend)
Created by Dr. Harvey Karp, the best selling author of Happiest Baby on the Block, Happiest Toddler on the Block is a new way to stop the daily battle of wills and raise a secure and well-behaved one-to four-year-old.
HAPPIEST TODDLER, teaches you:
-The #1 rule of good communication - the “Fast Food Rule.”
-Four easy steps for translating anything into a child’s primitive language - Toddler-ese.
-Foolproof ways to encourage good behavior (time-in, praise, rewards, “gossiping”, etc.).
-How to quickly halt misbehavior (using good communication, ignoring and time outs).
The workshop will be taught by Shannon Lilienthal, BA, IBCLC, RLC. Shannon is a Social Worker, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Postpartum Doula, mother of a two-year-old son and a newborn son born in April.
Happiest Baby on the Block & Happiest Toddler on the Block DVD's available for sale through Om Baby.
5 person minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by May 8th.
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Natural Baby Workshop: Cloth Diapering, Babywearing, Homemade Baby Food & More!
Saturday May 1, 2010
1:00 - 4:00pm
$40
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver to attend)
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The cloth diapers of today no longer need pins, plastic pants or soaking. See demonstrations of a variety of cloth diapers with snaps or Velcro. Cloth diapering is about 1/10 the cost of disposable. Learn how to save your family money and save the environment with this reusable and healthy choice for your baby or toddler.
Wearing your baby in a carrier has benefits for mom and baby. Studies show babies worn in carriers cry less and have better mental and physical development. Moms who wear their babies have lower risk of postpartum depression, higher milk supplies and both hands to get work done while baby is close. See demonstrations of wraps, soft structured carriers, and ring slings.
Making baby food at home is a simple and economical way to provide your baby with best in quality, nutrition, and taste. It makes it easy for you to make sure your child gets the best start possible. See the basic items needed as well easy recipes. Learn the best way to introduce solid food into your baby's diet.
2 person minimum required. Pre-paid registration required by April 30th.
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Understanding Immunizations
Tuesday April 27, 2010
6:30 -9pm
$20
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver to attend)
From a young age, most of us are all taught that vaccinations are as necessary to life as food and water, but just how true is this? Join us for an in depth discussion on vaccinations and get unbiased information to make your own decision. Do not let either side employ scare tactics that encourage hasty decision making. Be proactive and and get the facts.
This lecture will discuss wellness philosophy, natural immunity, legal issues, parental responsibility, mechanistic philosophy, and vaccination options. It is our goal for you to leave this lecture with the information to make your own informed decision.
Dr. Eric Klinedinst is a Family Wellness Chiropractor with practices in Carlisle and Mt. Holly Spring, PA. His practice specializes in pregnant women, children, and athletes, but serves a wide base of patients. Dr. Klinedinst is committed to education of his patients and his community. He is an advocate for local food and the farmers that grow it. His simple approach to chiropractic is effective and refreshing.
3 person minimum to hold workshop. Pre-paid registration required by April 20th.
Childhood Nutrition
Saturday March 27, 2010
1-4pm
$40
($65 per couple)
With so much confusing and often contradictory advice out there, how is one to know which is truly the best path for having the healthiest children & families possible? Come along for the ride as we explore real nutrition, from an historical as well as science-based viewpoint; free from the dogma generated by our agri-business-influenced government and idealogical philosophies. Find out what nutrients are required to produce and maintain healthy babies, what you can do to prepare for pregnancy, and how to feed your family a nutrient dense diet from the best sources-local!
The workshop is presented by Maureen Diaz. Maureen is a stay-at home mom who also schools her children from home. She is a Weston A Price Foundation chapter leader, educator, producer of 3 DVD's on preparing nutrient-dense foods for the family, gardener, life-long learner, and lover of all things good and natural! She enjoys being home to care for her family, but also greatly enjoys sharing with others the knowledge and skills she has acquired over the many years of parenting and learning.
Pre-paid registration required by March 20th. 7 person minimum to hold workshop.
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Childhood Development Series
TBA - Babies
3:30-4:30pm
Saturday March 6, 2010 - Toddlers
3:30-4:30pm
Saturday April 10, 2010 - Preschoolers
3:30-4:30pm
$40 for Series
$15 drop-in
Babies: Amy Reed, Early Intervention Coordinator for Cumberland and Perry counties will be sharing information about development of babies, what is typical to expect and when extra support may be needed.
Toddlers & Preschoolers: Check back for more details closer to the date of the workshop.
Early intervention is a service that helps families who have concerns about how their child is developing to obtain further evaluation of their child to see if there are areas that need extra support. The program is open to any family with a concern about their child. Some concerns early intervention can help address include: Speech delays, Late walkers, Sensory concerns, Behaviors which interfere with daily routines, Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Prematurity, Hearing and vision concerns as well as many other issues.
2 person minimum. Pre-paid registration by February 18th for the series or the Thursday prior to each class.
Intimacy is difficult when you are irritated at your spouse, exhausted, and struggling with the sexuality concerns many couples face after childbirth. In this workshop for couples, develop an understanding of your partner’s perspective on your post-pregnancy intimate lives, and learn the answers to the sensitive questions you may have been too embarrassed to ask.
Studies show participation in a postpartum sexuality class such as this one has many positive outcomes, including increased marital satisfaction- so don’t be shy!
This 2-hour workshop also includes:
How to Feel Sexy Post-Pregnancy
After pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and lack of sleep, feeling sexy is the last thing new moms think about. Now is the time to relearn how to feel like the beautiful woman that you are! Come in to discuss issues of body image post-pregnancy, ideals of beauty, and feeling sexy inside and out during this empowering workshop every woman needs to take. How to Feel Sexy Post-Pregnancy makes for a great bonding experience with friends so bring some of your closest girlfriends along too. You deserve to feel great!
This workshop is facilitated by Jill McDevitt, a Ph.D. student in Human Sexuality Education. She also has a B.A. in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family and owns Feminique Boutique, a female focused sex boutique and education center in West Chester, PA.
Pre-paid registration required by February 13th. 5 person minimum to hold workshop.
How to Talk to Your Child about the "Birds and Bees"
Saturday April 10, 2010
1-3pm
$50.00
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver)
Have you been embarrassed by blunt questions by your little one in public? Have you struggled with finding a way to talk to your middle schooler about getting her period? Do you fear your teen might be having sex but you don’t know how to broach the subject? Do you want to teach your child how to protect themselves from sexual abuse?
Having “the talk” is one of the most anxiety-producing aspects of parenthood, but you are not alone! Join other parents to learn ways to effectively talk to your child of any age about S-E-X.
This workshop is facilitated by Jill McDevitt, a Ph.D. student in Human Sexuality Education. She also has a B.A. in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family and owns Feminique Boutique, a female focused sex boutique and education center in West Chester, PA.
5 person minimum to hold workshop. Pre-paid registration required by April 3rd.
The ProChild Way:
Divorced Parenting Tips Seminar
Saturday April 17, 2010
10-11:30am
$27
Join others who are seeking a mindful path of divorced parenting. In The Pro Child WaySM: Parenting with an Ex workshop, parents will learn how to stop reacting to their Ex in The Old Way and instead choose to raise their child The Pro-Child WaySM. You will learn how to consciously make choices that puts your child first – before your reactions of anger, resentment, or sadness towards the divorce.
The Tips Seminar is packed full of divorced parenting tips. Here are some of the topics covered: packing for your child’s overnight visit; specific nurturing language phrases to integrate when talking to your child; what to do during the visitation exchange; handling back-to-school night and conferences; creating a marriage momento box; welcoming extended family; and more!
The workshop is presented by Ellen Kellner, founder of The Pro Child Way. Ellen has experienced how powerful the Pro-Childapproach to divorce can be. Twice. Because of this mindful approach, her two daughters are blessed to have a mom and a dad that are loving resulting in an extended network of relatives and friends who love them and add smiles to their lives.
Pre-paid registration required by April 15th.
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Misbehavior Detectives
INTRODUCTORY CLASS
Wednesday April 21, 2010
Wednesday April 28, 2010
6:30-7:30pm
FREE
Saturday June 5, 2010
9am-1pm
$30
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver)
Saturday July 10, 2010
9am-1pm
$30
(additional $10 for 2nd caregiver)
In a relaxed and comfortable format, parents learn to "get into the child's world" in order to truly see things from the child's perspective. Powerful and thought-provoking experiential exercises demonstrate the Positive Discipline strategies and tools helping parents learn non-punitive, respectful methods to get to the route of their child's misbehavior. Through group interaction participants share their challenges and successes, and provide input to one another providing a sense of community.
Teachings are based on the book Positive Discipline by Dr. Jane Nelson. For more information about the workshop, please contact Venus at VenusGrella@gmail.com or 512-0591. Please register with Om Baby.
Venus Grella and her husband Josh are blessed with three wonderful children ages: 6, 4 and 2 years old. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Applied Psychology. She has experience working with special needs children, training suport staff, and is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator.
“We all want to raise happy, responsible, honest children. I believe
Positive Discipline is the best way to reach that goal.” – Venus Grella
“Where did we ever get the crazy idea that in order to make children do better, first we have to make them feel worse.” – Jane Nelsen
5 person minimum to hold workshop. Pre-paid registration required by May 29th.
Organic Gardening Workshop:
Grown-Ups Grow at Wooden Hill Farms
Saturdays in 2010 at 11:15am
May 15th
June 12th
July 17th
August 14th
September 18th
October 16th
$75 / 6 weeks
$15 drop-in
Would you like to learn the basics of organic gardening? We've got just the thing - our Grown Ups Grow workshop! This workshop is put on monthly during the growing season by a collaborative effort from Om Baby Pregnancy & Parenting Center and Wooden Hill Farms. Classes are on site at Wooden Hill Farms of Duncannon, just 20 minutes North of Harrisburg. Wooden Hill runs under a CSA model and cultivates over 30 types of vegetables, flowers and herbs - all without the use of synthetic chemicals and fertilizers. Come learn from the experts who studied at Rutgers University's Cook Student Organic Farm. Each month, the workshop will focus on teaching a different method organic growers use. Attendees will start to see how easy and exciting it is to have your own garden and will learn all the fundamentals - from companion planting to soil composition to natural pest deterrents. Workshops will also stress the importance of eating locally, and growing your own food is as local as local gets.
Grown-Ups Grow will be taught by Marley Skinner. Marley graduated from Rutgers in 2007 with a degree in Environmental Policies and Behavior and Agroecology. She has a strong love of nature and especially enjoys her time growing and arranging flowers. She has been gardening with her father since she was a little girl. This year she will begin taking classes to obtain a secondary degree in Nutrition.
2 person minimum to hold workshop. Pre-paid registration required by May 1st for the 6 week session or by the Friday prior to each workshop for drop-in registration.
Greener Cleaners:
Learn to Make Your Own Environmentally, People and Budget Friendly Cleaning Supplies
Saturday April 24, 2010
1-3pm
$35
Have you wondered about the safety of ingredients found in most commercial cleaning supplies? Do you prefer to use "green" cleaning and personal care products, but find the price a bit of a stretch? Join us for a hands-on workshop, facilitated by Shanna Filizzi, where we will discuss some common health hazards related to using mainstream products, effective and more natural alternatives, and recipes for a wide range of household cleansers and personal products. We will also work together to create samples for you to take home, so you can test them out with your own house and family. Shanna Filizzi is a natural childbirth educator, community organizer, full-time mom, leader of an attachment parenting group, and an enthusiastic advocate of a more holistic lifestyle.
Minimum of 3 registrations. Pre-paid registration required by April 17th.
Healthy Pregnancy
Monthly Classes
March 7, 2010 - 11am-1pm
April 11, 2010 - 2-4pm
May 16, 2010 - 2-4pm
$20
Must have minimum 3 registrations to begin class.
Learn how to start healthy habits early in your pregnancy during this 2 hour class. The class will introduce the importance of exercise and nutrition before, during and after your pregnancy. What to avoid during your pregnancy and options for childbirth will also be discussed.
Kareen Yeager, a certified childbirth educator, will be facilitating the session.
3 couple minimum required to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by the Friday before class.
The Bradley Method
of Natural Childbirth
Postponed until March 15th!
Mondays March 1 - May 17, 2010
7:30-9:30pm
$275 per couple for 12 week session
The Bradley Method® teaches natural childbirth and views birth as a natural process. Bradley® is a system of natural labor techniques in which a woman and her coach play an active part. We encourage mothers to trust their bodies using natural breathing, relaxation, nutrition, exercise, and education in order to give their babies the best possible start in life. Each class has has a specific topic which is covered in detail and takes you from pregnancy through labor as well as including what to expect postpartum and preparing for your new family. It is a comprehensive approach to natural birth that prepares you physically, emotionally and mentally for your birth-day.
The Bradley® series is designed for small classes with lots of individual attention. The Student Workbook is included in classes. Shanna Fillizi, a local Bradley® affiliated instructor will be facilitating the session. 3 couple minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by March 15th. Payment plans available.
Hypnobirthing
Wednesdays May 5 - June 2, 2010
6-8:30pm
$250 per couple
HypnoBirthing® - The Mongan Method - is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth education that teaches special breathing techniques, visualization, guided-imagery, and self-hypnosis. HypnoBirthing® provides the missing link that allows women to tap into their natural instincts to bring about a safer, easier, more comfortable birthing. Emphasis is placed on pregnancy and childbirth, as well as on pre-birth parenting and the consciousness of the pre-born baby.
The class will be led by Jaynie Beard, a certified HypnoBirthing® Childbirth Educator, as well as a certified Hypnotherapist. She is a member of the HypnoBirthing® Institute and the National Guild of Hypnotists.
3 couple minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required. Payment plans available.
Childbirth Class Series
Sundays March 21 - May 2, 2010 (no class on 4/4)
12-2pm (3/28 3-5pm, 5/2 11-1pm)
$100 per couple
Must have minimum 2 registrations to begin class.
This six week Childbirth Series is based on the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) philosophy of freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity care. The series is aimed at providing you with the information and knowledge to best prepare yourself and your partner for the birth of your baby. Topics will include labor stages, relaxation and breathing techniques, comfort measures, position changes, medication options, breastfeeding and postpartum information. Interaction and practice is an integral part of the series. A student workbook is included with registration.
Kareen Yeager, a certified childbirth educator, will be facilitating the session.
3 couple minimum required to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by 3/19. Payment plans available.
Breastfeeding Class
Sunday March 14, 2010
2-4pm
$30
Sunday May 2, 2010
11am-1pm
$30
Do you plan on breastfeeding your baby? Breast milk is the perfect food. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least 12 months. Om Baby now offers an orientation to this wonderful way to connect with your baby. During this 2 hour class you will learn the many benefits of breastfeeding, proper latch techniques, position holding and other important information that will help give your babies the best possible start in life.
Kareen Yeager, a certified childbirth educator, will be facilitating the session.
3 couple minimum required to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by the Friday prior to class.
Yoga Mom's Meeting
A monthly social gathering that continues the support and community started in the prenatal yoga class. Mom's and babies welcome.
Next Meeting on March 23rd @ 6:30pm @ Om Baby
If you are interested in attending, please contact Holly at (717) 761-4975 or holly@ombabycenter.com for more details and directions.
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Monthly Wellness Talks
with Dr. Dave Sullivan, DC
Saturday March 6, 2010
12-1pm
$10 (includes a light lunch)
MARCH TOPIC: Coming Soon!
Dr. Sullivan is a Mechanicsburg native, and is delighted to be able to serve the local communities at Keystone Natural Health. He is a graduate of Trinity High School, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri. He is currently pursuing board certification as a Chiropractic Neurologist. Dr. Sullivan holds a postgraduate certification in chiropractic pediatrics and is dedicated to empowering those he serves to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, naturally.
3 person minimum required to hold talk. Pre-paid registration required by the Friday prior to talk.
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Birth Story Workshop
Coming Again in Fall 2010
photo courtesy of Harry Jones and the Unitarian Universalist Church of OakCliff
Giving birth is a profound life-changing event in which we birth our children and we birth ourselves as parents. New mothers may not have good places to tell their stories of their experience in a place where they can really be heard and validated. This can make it hard for her to integrate her experience and can hamper her ability to be present to the task of mothering.
This workshop is for women who would like to share and learn from their birth stories. This workshop is geared for those who may be troubled by parts of there birth and want to move toward healing. Both sharing and introspective exercises will be included.
The workshop is for anyone who has given birth who would like the opportunity to share her experience regardless of how and when you birthed.
This workshop is being presented by Juji Woodring. Juji is a Certified Professional Midwife, mother of two, Registered Nurse, and Certified Birthing From Within Mentor. She brings compassion and curiosity to her work with expectant parents. She has been studying, teaching and attending births for the past 7 years.
4 person minimum to hold class. Pre-paid registration required by February 20th.
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Grandpals Program
Monthly Community Service Event
10:00am
March 23rd - St. Patrick's Day Rainbows
Teach your child at a young age to give back to the community! Children and parents get the chance to bring some sunshine to their Grandpals at Frey Village by participating in toddler/preschool friendly seasonal craft activities such as pasting pieces of a turkey (along with real feathers) onto paper for Thanksiving, making ornaments out of dyed red and green noodles for Christmas, pasting "worms" (green yarn) onto apple pictures for September. The children love it because they get to do art and get milk and cookies when they are done. The Grandpals LOVE watching the toddlers explore the room and spend much time flirting with them. And the moms get to instill in their children the importance of community.
To Register:
Community Service Event held at:
Frey Village
1020 North Union Street, Middletown, PA 17057
Clothing Exchange
Saturday March 13, 2010
1-4pm
Bring any children's or adult clothing and kid's items or toys that you'd like to clear out of the house. Then spend the afternoon "shopping", socializing and having fun with the whole family. Any unwanted items at the end of the day will be donated to the Salvation Army and Capital Area Head Start.
Clothing Exchange is being held at Om Baby Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 834 Rear Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043. If you are interested in attending, please contact Holly at (717) 761-4975 or holly@ombabycenter.com for more details.
Massage
Brian Keich
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage Rates
½ hour $35.00
1 hour $60.00
1 ½ hours 80.00
Chair Massage ~ $1 per minute
Gift Certificates Available
Camp Hill location
For an appointment contact Brian at (717) 877-2926 or beklmt@hotmail.com
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