Parenting
Likeminded support reduces isolation
"I am so ridiculously happy that I found this group. I was feeling quite lost and lonely (in the world of parenting) beforehand" (Jay, mother of 1)
Also see Playgroups
Also see Playgroups
"In my area most mums don't understand why I am so different, and critise me for being 'too attached'. I was about to wean my one year old, but after the talk we had at playgroup, I changed my mind, I am thinking breastfeeding him at least until two. Yesterday he accidentally injured himself, he was bleeding badly and when I took him to the medical centre, he was screaming and wouldn't let the doctor exam him. I put my nipple in his mouth, he calmed down quickly. I was so grateful that I didn't wean him off! Thanks for changing my mind." (Ruby, mother of 1)
Circles of Learning
Contact Name:
Judith SchulzAddress:
268a Oxford Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Phone Number:
(02) 9327 7750Website:
http://www.circlesoflearning.org.auService Description:
Vision
To live in communities with healthy, happy children empowered to express their true selves and reach their learning potential.
Mission
Encourage smarter, brighter kids by delivering simple, practical solutions that enhance children’s learning and life experience.
Offset and manage the many symptoms of ADD/ADHD and related learning and health disorders within the autistic spectrum.
Develop and source play-based programs, products, seminars and workshops for teachers, parents and children; complemented with information through a wide network to assist you in making informed decisions on how to help children in your family / community, or to help yourself.
Support a clean environment and lifestyle changes to ensure that children have the best opportunity for optimal health and experience joy and fun whilst learning.
Circles of Learning has incorporated activites such as gardening, yoga and Brain Gym to improve children's learning with a non invasive, holisticand fun program.
Contact Circles of Learning to find out how to have their programs at your school.
Loving Learning for Living
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Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School - Parent Education
Contact Name:
Steph GrahamPhone Number:
9417 3193Email:
steph.graham@optusnet.com.auService Description:
Just as our teachers work to make each class a 'learning community', so
we strive to make Glenaeon a learning community for parents and friends
of the school as well. We are committed to a continuing program of
parent education to ensure that:
- all members of the community are developing through continuing education;
- parents and teachers are able to build a common picture of our education and the developmental needs of the students;
- the work of Dr Rudolf Steiner (and others who have contributed to his impulse) is living widely in the school.
- class meetings (at least twice a year) where apsects of the curriculum and child development are covered by the Kindergarten and Class Teachers, and High School Guardians;
- multi-class meetings where issues common to a particular phase of child development are addressed;
- a regular program of morning talks and workshops at the Castlecrag campus (usually on Thursday mornings and as advertised in the Newsletter) on a range of issues such as child development, education, child health and nutrition;
- Evening talks and workshop by internal and visiting speakers.
Homebirth Suport Group - Inner West
Contact Name:
Greta WernerAddress:
Inner West
Email:
gwerner@circleinteriors.comWebsite:
http://www.homebirthsydney.org.auService Description:
Homebirth Access Sydney is establishing a Homebirth Parents Group in the inner west.
Those considering homebirth, as well as parents with their babies and children are more than welcome. Please contact Greta if you are interested in meeting up.
Those considering homebirth, as well as parents with their babies and children are more than welcome. Please contact Greta if you are interested in meeting up.
Robin Grille - Heart to Heart Parenting Seminars
Scientific research is providing us with practical information about
brain development, helping us to understand our babies and children. Join parenting educator, Robin Grille, at one of his Chatswood seminars.
Seminar 1 - Babies, their Brain and Human Happiness
Seminar 2 - Connecting with your Toddler and Child: Boundaries without Punishment, Shaming or Manipulation.
Chatswood dates available now.Sydney Attachment Parenting
Contact Name:
Sam PearsonService Description:
Sydney Attachment Parenting (SAP) is an online forum with in-real-life playgroups.
Welcome to the Sydney Attachment Parenting e-mail list. Here people who
care about attachment parenting can share stories, learn, make friends
and extend support. We welcome all attachment parents (or
parents-to-be), their families and friends and those wishing to learn
more about attachment parenting. We invite you to become a member and
introduce yourself - feel free to ask questions and open a discussion
topic.
Attachment Parenting (also known as "instinctive" or "natural"
parenting) develops and meets a child's need for trust, empathy and love
in order to create secure, peaceful and enduring relationships. This
requires consistent, loving and responsive caregivers, especially during
the critical first three to five years of life. By promoting and
maintaining a close attachment with our children we are recognizing and
meeting biological human bonding needs.
Attachment Parenting principles encompass emotional responsiveness,
informed and empowered childbirth, extended breastfeeding with child-led
weaning, co-sleeping (or "the family bed"), unreserved comforting, baby
wearing (using a sling or suitable baby carrier) and positive
discipline.
Other related issues include home education, unschooling, home birth,
water birth, lotus birth, cloth nappies, elimination communication,
natural health, conscious living and maintaining balanced family lives.
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Tara Darlington : Yoga & Birth Services
Contact Name:
Tara DarlingtonAddress:
Pregnancy & Parenting Wellness Centre
Shop 4, 350 Windsor Road
BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153
Phone Number:
9639 3811Email:
tara@bluedakini.comWebsite:
http://www.BirthWithDignity.comService Description:
We offer a personalised service throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES
“Gentle pregnancy yoga classes designed to accommodate all stages of Pregnancy and all levels of previous yoga experience; including beginners and more advanced yogis.”
You will find the classes beneficial to you and the baby during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.
**REFER A FRIEND for a free trial class, and you will receive a free class, too!
- Learn breathing techniques for labour and birth
- Practice relaxation for pregnancy and birth
- Enjoy time to connect to the baby
- Strengthen and realign posture
- Meet other women from Baulkham Hills area
“I really enjoyed the class last night - I think I slept the best I have in weeks!!” - Jodie
PRENATAL YOGA AT HOME DVD -
DVD includes yoga breathing practice for birth, pregnancy yoga class and relaxation ONLY $28 Order your copy today and enjoy benefits of yoga for pregnancy, birth and baby.
AFFORDABLE ANTENATAL COURSES
Antenatal classes broken into 5 workshops so that you can attend the classes that suit you, your needs and your budget. Only $40 per couple per workshop. Saturdays from 2pm-4pm
- Yoga for Active Birth Sat 12 June & Sat 21 August
- Natural Birth Intensive Sat 26 June & Sat 4 September
- Creating your birth plan & vision Sat 10 July & Sat 18 September
- Avoiding unnecessary intervention Sat 24July & Sat 1 October
- Your baby in the first 3 weeks. Sat 7 August, Sat 15 October
OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE: Post Natal Yoga Group for Mothers and Baby's, Doula Services, Baby Blessingways.
PREPARAING FOR A NATURAL BIRTH AFTER A PREVIOUS CAESAREAN (VBAC)
Tara specialises in VBAC preparation having had one herself. Preparing for a naturla birht after a caesarean is about regaining your confidence, healing your past traumas and bringing your focus and that of your partner/support back into a positive mind frame. You need to surround yourself with people who beleive in you and empower not only yourself but your team with researched based information. Contact Tara to dicuss your personal needs.
“At that moment (of the birth) all I kept thinking was I did it!!!! The doc arrived, I had torn a bit(5stitches) ... I was too excited to even care - I had my baby in my arms all natural and with no drugs!!!!" Vana (VBAC)
"It takes a village to raise a child" Ancient African Proverb
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