Join us for this unique and rare opportunity of experiencing RIE approach in action facilitated by Janet Lansbury, whose respectful parenting advice (www.janetlansbury.com) is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. 

Janet is the author of two bestselling books, Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting and No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame. Janet is also the creator and host of “Janet Lansbury Unruffled,” one of the most downloaded parenting podcasts on the web and recommended listening by The Washington Post.  

She studied directly with Magda Gerber, founder of RIE and has taught RIE classes in LA since 1994.

Janet will be teaching this one off class on Friday, May 25th at Pono Democratic Outdoor School on 2002 5th avenue from 9:30am till 11am.

During a RIE class, small groups of parents and babies come together in a calm, child-friendly environment to observe and enjoy their children exploring, interacting, and playing. Janet Lansbury will model how and when to intervene during play and will lead the subsequent discussion.

Participants learn key facts about child development, how to understand babies’ cues and respond to their wants and needs, and how their newfound observation skills can make family life more enjoyable. Babies for this class are grouped according to their gross motor development.

Join us for an empowering discussion and Q&A with Janet Lansbury, whose respectful parenting advice (www.janetlansbury.com) is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. She is the author of two bestselling books, Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting and No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame. Janet is also the creator and host of “Janet Lansbury Unruffled”, one of the most downloaded parenting podcasts on the web and recommended listening by The Washington Post.  

Janet Lansbury will be presenting a Q&A at Pono Democratic Outdoor School in Harlem (W124th/5th) on Thursday, May 24th, from 7:00 to 8:30pm. Adults only. Non-mobile infants (under 8-9 months) in arms welcome.

Event co-hosted with Pono Democratic Outdoor School (www.pono.nyc).

Join us for this unique and rare opportunity of experiencing RIE approach in action facilitated by Janet Lansbury, whose respectful parenting advice (www.janetlansbury.com) is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. 

Janet is the author of two bestselling books, Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting and No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame. Janet is also the creator and host of “Janet Lansbury Unruffled,” one of the most downloaded parenting podcasts on the web and recommended listening by The Washington Post.  

She studied directly with Magda Gerber, founder of RIE and has taught RIE classes in LA since 1994.

Janet will be teaching this one off class on Thursday, May 24th at ThetaHealing NYC center on 1133 Broadway from 12:30pm till 2pm.

During a RIE class, small groups of parents and babies come together in a calm, infant-friendly environment to observe and enjoy their infants exploring, interacting, and playing. Janet Lansbury will model how and when to intervene during play and will lead the subsequent discussion.

Participants learn key facts about child development, how to understand babies’ cues and respond to their wants and needs, and how their newfound observation skills can make family life more enjoyable. Babies for this class are grouped according to their gross motor development.

Join us for this unique and rare opportunity of experiencing RIE approach in action facilitated by Janet Lansbury, whose respectful parenting advice (www.janetlansbury.com) is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. 

Janet is the author of two bestselling books, Elevating Child Care: A Guide to Respectful Parenting and No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame. Janet is also the creator and host of “Janet Lansbury Unruffled,” one of the most downloaded parenting podcasts on the web and recommended listening by The Washington Post.  

She studied directly with Magda Gerber, founder of RIE and has taught RIE classes in LA since 1994.

Janet will be teaching this one off class on Thursday, May 24th at ThetaHealing NYC center on 1133 Broadway from 10:30am till 12pm.

During a RIE class, small groups of parents and babies come together in a calm, child-friendly environment to observe and enjoy their children exploring, interacting, and playing. Janet Lansbury will model how and when to intervene during play and will lead the subsequent discussion.

Participants learn key facts about child development, how to understand babies’ cues and respond to their wants and needs, and how their newfound observation skills can make family life more enjoyable. Babies for this class are grouped according to their gross motor development.

Questions about Essential Oils? Wish to learn how to incorporate essential oils into your and your family lives.

Come join us in an intimate women's circle to learn, get inspired, grow and support each other.

This introduction workshop will take you through safe, simple and effective ways you can use therapeutic grade essential oils as a first aid response for you and your family.

Essential oils offer you a holistic solution to health without the worrying side effects of common pharmaceuticals.

About Catherine Garro:

Catherine is a Clinical Aromatherapist who has traveled the world studying essential oils, and has been using them in her practice for over 10 years. She is an enthusiastic teacher who is inspired to equip you with knowledge, enabling you to empower your own health and that of your family and friends through the use of essential oils on a day to day basis.

Questions about Homeopathy? Wish to learn how to incorporate homeopathic principles in to your and your family lives.

Come join us in an intimate women's circle to learn, get inspired, grow and support each other.

An amazing, inspiring and truly talented homeopath Aniela Costello, L.H.P. will walk us through:

1) NINE STAGES OF SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT throughout Childhood, Adolescence, and Adulthood. Those stages are constituted primarily by Emotions, Virtues, and Relationships. The holistic focus of each phase is upon the maturing person’s self as he/she experiences new socio-cultural spheres and roles. It becomes critical to analyze what we BELIEVE as TRUTH.

2) Homeopathic and beyond ESSENTIALS in every MOM's CABINET / Be prepared for WINTER and not only!

JOIN US for this fascinating and rich in information workshop on Friday, Oct 27th, from 7pm till 9pm.

About the speaker:

Hosted by Kasia Sanvee at Zion Physical Theraphy.

Zion Physical Theraphy generously offered their space to host this event. Website: www.zionpt.com

• 6-weeks series
• Starting Sep 16, every Saturday (skipping 9/30)
• Sitting, crawling, cruising babies from 12:15pm till 1:30pm
• Walking Toddlers from 10:30am till 12:00pm
• Location: Harlem
• Investment: $210 for the whole series

RIE inspired Parent-Child classes, are based on the Magda Gerber's philosophy commonly called RIE.

During those classes, children in the same developmental stage are gathered together and allowed to explore free in a safe, specifically designed environment, with an open-ended objects and various structures allowing them to develop their fine and gross motor skills, their awareness of self and others without being unnecessarily guided or interrupted.

Parents get to quietly observe their children and learn not to intervene. That builds parents' confidence in their supportive role and their trust in their child's abilities. The RIE facilitator is assuring children's safety.

At the beginning and end of each sessions, we allow time for discussion.

Topics for discussion often include:

• Age-appropriate expectations
• Reading your baby’s cues and signals and how best to respond
• The importance of play in children’s learning
• Fostering pro-social, physical and intellectual development and discipline based on your baby’s readiness
• Balancing parents’ and children’s needs and wants
• Establishing clear, consistent, and appropriate limits
• Adapting the home environment as baby grows
• Integrating RIE principles into everyday life in and out of the home

Typical session flow:

• Gathering and settling down
• Discussion
• Quiet observation time (40min)
• Sharing observation insights
• Discussion
• Closing

Join us for this empowering discussion in an intimate group setting with Janet Lansbury, a long time RIE associate, the author of a blog, a podcast "Unruffled" and two bestselling parenting books: "No Bad Kids" and "Elevating Child Care".
Janet has been teaching RIE parenting classes in Los Angeles since 1994.

Although typical RIE classes focus on ages 0 to 2 years old. This workshop has no age limits since RIE truly applies to all ages.

Some topics for our discussion:
- How RIE sees respect and trust
- how children learn
- setting boundaries
- gentle discipline
- how to stay calm
- whining
- bed time
- how to address challenges around meal time
- parenting strong-willed children
- and more...

Janet will give an introduction about RIE and its principles and then we will follow with Q&A / discussion.

No experience with RIE is necessary for this workshop. It is encouraged for those who are new to it to read at least one of Janet's books.

Approximate schedule of the gathering:
10am - 10:30am - door opens, gathering
10:30am - 11:00am - brief introduction to RIE by Janet
11:00am - 12:30pm - Q&A with Janet
12:30pm - 1:30pm - free discussion / light lunch

Sour Power: Probiotic Veggies for Vibrant Health Using the time honored traditions of fermentation and pickling.

You will learn how to transform fresh vegetables into probiotic goodness. Participants will learn the theory and practice of fermentation as well as how to safely ferment foods at home. We'll also discuss the healing qualities and nutritional importance of live-culture foods. Each participant will get to make a jar of fermented vegetables. Handouts with instructions and recipes will be provided so you feel comfortable fermenting at home.

All veggies and materials will be provided for members.

Our guest speaker:

Angela Davis is a Holistic Health Coach, Certified Healing Foods Specialist, and the owner of Nourishing Works Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching. She is also the Community Food Education Program Coordinator for Just Food, a New York City based nonprofit organization, that works to unite local farms and city residents of all economic backgrounds with fresh, seasonal, sustainably grown food. Angela has been making homemade fermented foods since 2007 and serves as the co-organizer of NYC Ferments, a monthly Meet-Up of fermentation enthusiasts. Angela is passionate about home cooking, local sustainable agriculture, and reviving the ancient tradition of lacto-fermentation. Find out more about her at www.nourishingworks.com. 

Admission: FREE for members / by donation for non-members of Holistic Moms Network

Hosted by Holistic Moms Network - Manhattan Chapter.

• When: Saturdays, Feb 28, Mar 21, Apr 18 and May 23  4-6pm

• Where: Caribou Baby Williamsburg/Greenpoint Map

• Price: 4-movie series for $36/person or $60/couple. Single screening for $12/person or $20/couple. Drop-ins $15/person.

Are you expecting? Planning to get pregnant? Passionate about all things pregnancy & birth? Come learn more about pregnancy, birth and early parenting experience from the top, world renowned experts in an enjoyable and accessible way. Join us for the screenings of those excellent documentaries and educational series:

• The Business of Being Born - February 28th 4-6pm / Guest Speakers joining for the Q&A: Elan Vital McAllister, Founder and Senior Advisor at Choices in Childbirth & Umaimah Mahmud-Thiam, NYC Homebirth midwife

• Orgasmic Birth - March 21st 4-6pm / Guest Speaker: Tania Zirulnik, NYC Homebirth midwife

• Happy Healthy Child - New Date To Be Confirmed 4-6pm / Guest Speaker: Sarah Kamrath, Movie Producer & Director

• Breastmilk - May 23rd 4-6pm / Guest Spekaer: Lea Rivera Todaro, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Years of studies and research, incredible expertise and wisdom, true stories and true live – all beautifully captured by the amazing moviemakers passionate about all those topics.

Everything presented in an easy and powerful way that won’t leave you indifferent.

Meet and talk with expecting parents, as well as doulas, midwives and other birth workers, as each screening will be followed by an open discussion.

It’s an excellent opportunity to widen your views and knowledge about these important topics.

It won’t be just a regular movie night out. We guarantee that the way you look at birth and life with a newborn will change. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn, meet, enjoy and share!

I am thrilled to be speaking at this great event featuring various alernative health and educational options for expecting and new parents!

I will be talking about the Birth Boot Camp childbirth education program.

Have you seen the movie yet? Have you heard about microbiome before?
Regardless whether you're expecting, have a child or not, this movie is for everyone.

Dr. Eden Fromberg has an extensive knowledge about human's microbiome. After the screening, she will speak about obstetrical and childbirth practices and considerations for establishing the infant's microbiome and immune system, in addition to speaking publicly for the first time about her own personal experiences using fecal microbiota transplants and probiotic foods to heal her gut and immune system. More about Dr . Fromberg, click here.

Hannah Springer, the founder of Oliver Weston Company will talk about her passion for traditional foods and share her knowledge of their preparation methods.

Marcy Tardio, certified nurse-midwife in her 25th year as a midwife will share her knowledge about labor and birth and her extensive experience of working with expectant parents.

MicroBirth is a new feature-length documentary looking at birth in a whole new way; through the lens of a microscope. The film investigates the latest scientific research that is starting to link the way babies are born with health in later life, particularly the increased risk of children developing certain immune-related conditions, including asthma, type 1 diabetes, celiac (coeliac) disease, obesity, cardio-vascular diseases, mental health disorders and even some cancers.

The movie emphasizes the importance of “seeding the baby’s microbiome” at birth with the mother’s own bacteria – this bacteria helps train the immune system to recognize what is “friend” and what is “foe”. In the scientists’ view, if we can get the seeding of the baby’s microbiome right at birth, this could make a massive difference to the baby’s health for the rest of its life.

About Guest Speakers:

Dr. Merrill Rudin, a Chiropractor since 1989 has maintained a private practice  for 23 years on East 60th St in Manhattan. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Life Chiropractic College. Dr. Rudin has a holistic approach and integrates various traditional and light touch/low force techniques with patients. She loves working with pregnant woman, mothers, and children. Her patients benefit from her compassionate and personal approach. Her knowledge of yoga, meditation, relaxation techniques, and spirituality contribute to the support she provides patients. She is a “holistic” mom and has a 15 year old son.

More about Merrill and her practice: www.rudinchiropractic.com

Alexis Brink, LMT, a certified practitioner of Jin Shin Jyutsu since 1991, has maintained a private practice in New York City for the past 21 years, taught Jin Shin Jyutsu for self-help at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, in the New York City Public School System and throughout the United States and Europe. Alexis is also a licensed massage therapist and an Interfaith Minister. Alexis has been teaching Self Help classes in the US and Europe. She introduced Jin Shin Juystu in her native country, Holland. Alexis is a “holistic” mom and has a 16 year old daughter and 15 year old son.

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient healing art that utilizes gentle touch to help harmonize the body.

More about Alexis and her practice: www.jsjnewyork.com

Admission: FREE for members / by donation for non-members of Holistic Moms Network

Hosted by Holistic Moms Network - Manhattan Chapter.

Start your Valentines Day weekend in a bold way! Join us for our inaugural Lila Wellness Film Night when we show the exciting, award winning documentary shown across the world: Orgasmic Birth. 

Orgasmic Birth explores the intimate and powerful nature of birth and the role it plays in the lives of women when they surrender to it and experience it fully. Birth can be ecstatic, sensual and even pleasurable when we respect it. 

Whether you are pregnant and in search of resources about inspiring birth or merely interested in the awe-some ways birth can show up in our lives, we invite you to come and relax on a Friday evening as we show the film and hear from its director, Debra Pascali-Bonaro a DONA certified doula trainer, long time Lamaze Childbirth Educator as well as a renowned speaker and advocate for healthy birth around the world.

Debra will be joined by respected, longtime NYC Homebirth midwife, Marcy Tardio, and Dr. Eden Fromberg, holistic ob/gyn.

Click here for all the details.

BioGeometry: A Natural Energy Solution for Modern Problems

In a perfectly balanced world, the earth, our homes, work environments and our bodies would maintain a proper energy-quality identity, and the correct balance of polarity. Unfortunately, we do not live in a balanced world. The electricity that powers our increasingly “wired” planet and the rapid spread of cell towers, WiFi and other modern technological and architectural conveniences, have created energy interactions that disturb and create imbalances in the environment and our bodies. The effects are subtle, but noticeable. In fact, many of our modern diseases and energy imbalances can be traced back to the effects of these energy disturbances.

BioGeometry offers solutions that create harmony and balance.

Join Jean Chuang Menges, as she explores and discusses the role of natural energy systems, the negative effects of electricity and other energy stressors, and how the principles of BioGeometry are being used to effect change in architecture, telecom networks, industrial design, and health systems. She will also demonstrate how we can use the principles and solutions of BioGeometry in our daily lives.

About Guest Speaker:

Jean Chuang Menges, MS, L.Ac, Adv CBP, is the founder of Wisdom House New York, Inc. in New York City, a holistic and integrative center that provides individualized services aimed at optimizing health and well-being. A skilled practitioner in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and BodyTalk, Jean holds dual Bachelor degrees in Medical Technology and Biology and a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Jean has also had extensive training and experience in bioenergetic healing.

BioGeometry @ Wisdom House New York carries a wide range of BioGeometry products that can be purchased from our online store. Visit www.WisdomHouseNY.com for more info.

Admission: FREE for members / by donation for non-members of Holistic Moms Network

Hosted by Holistic Moms Network - Manhattan Chapter.

The use of therapeutic grade essential oils during pregnancy, birth and postpartum period is not only safe, but even encouraged. 

Morning sickness? Heartburn? Sleep issues? Strech marks or itching? ....

Discover natural remedies!

Essential oils offer natural solutions for both the mother and her baby and set both of them up for a healthy start to their lives together. 

During this workshop, Catherine will share with you safe practice of essential oils and their uses for morning sickness, immune boosting, skin rejuvenation, muscle pain as well as oils for labor and delivery and for a postpartum care.

This workshop is open to birth doulas, postpartum doulas, midwives, massage therapist, childbirth educators and other birth workers, as well as to pregnant women.

No experience with essential oils is necessary.

Give your clients (or yourself) the freedom during pregnancy and birth to nurture themselves naturally. 

Investment: $30

Join us for this gathering with an excellent guest speaker Tammy Kohlschmidt RDH,CCT,CBP

In the comfort of the beautiful yoga studio, we will learn about Thermography from Tammy, an expert in the field.

Thermography is an excellent assessment tool to add to your self care program. Thermography can detect what you may not yet feel. It is a way to see hidden inflammation that may be affecting your health. Your body is designed with flow systems. If these flow systems are stagnant or impeded in any way disease is sure to follow. Come and learn about your body, your flow systems and how thermography can be a wonderful screening tool for your health preventive care program.

Admission: FREE for members / by donation for non-members of Holistic Moms Network

Hosted by Holistic Moms Network - Manhattan Chapter.

MICROBIRTH Screening & Panel Discussion with Dr. Kelly Brogan, Dr. Lawrence Palevsky, Dr. Eden Fromberg, Simone Marshall & Sarah Kamrath

The "Microbirth" screening will be followed by a panel discussion with very SPECIAL GUESTS and a reception giving an opportunity to meet and talk with birth and other health professionals (midwives, doulas, childbirth educators...)

Special Guests:
Kelly Brogan, MD - Holistic Women's Health Psychiatrist
Lawrence Palevsky, MD - Holistic Pediatrician
Eden G. Fromberg, DO - Osteopathic physician, Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Board Certified in Integrative & Holistic Medicine
Simone Marshall, CNM - NYC based Home Birth Midwife
Sarah Kamrath - Filmmaker and Childbirth Educator


NEW DOCUMENTARY "MICROBIRTH" REVEALS THE MICROSCOPIC SECRETS OF CHILDBIRTH

The way we give birth has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Some leading scientists are warning that these changes could have serious repercussions for the lifelong health of our children.

Featuring prominent scientists from the UK and North America, "Microbirth" examines how modern birth practices could be interfering with critical biological processes potentially making our children more susceptible to disease later in life.
Recent population studies have shown babies born by Caesarean Section have approximately a 20% increased risk of developing asthma, 20% increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, a similar risk with obesity and slightly smaller increases with gastro-intestinal conditions like Crohn's disease or celiac disease. These conditions are all linked to the immune system.

"Microbirth" explores several possible explanations. If a baby is born by Caesarean Section, scientists hypothesise this could alter the "seeding" of the baby's microbiome, the critical transfer of good bacteria from mother to baby at birth. Scientists suggest this could lead to the baby's immune system not developing to its full potential. Another hypothesis is the actual process of vaginal birth, including the cocktail of hormones produced during labour, could profoundly affect the baby's immune regulation and metabolism.

The film raises awareness of the potential importance of "seeding" the microbiome for all babies, whether born naturally or by C-section. This is an issue not just for parents and health professionals, but also for all our world leaders. For surely now is the time for childbirth to be the focus of serious, urgent attention at the highest level?"

TICKETS: www.microbirthscreening.bpt.me