The Natural Child Collaborative

Fall 2011 Updates

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Remember, please, join us on our Facebook page for updates and links to local events, or visit the Plymouth/South Shore Chapter of Holistic Moms Network for current meetings.

I'm not finding as much time since becoming leader for our local HMN Chapter for additional responsibilities but I hope to add occasional outreach events like our Collaborative tables at the Farmers Market and other events soon. Please let me know if you'd like to help (our HMN Chapter has Leader position openings and other positions available).
I'm also hoping to get a list of all the great natural parenting groups and resources listed online... you can check out our flyer listing from earlier this summer here to see a few of the groups I have collected (please email suggestions, corrections, etc.): http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42085394/Public.TNCC.HMN/2011.06.HealthyLiving.Hanover.pdf

Please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions (or see us on Facebook!)

Jessica NaturalChildCollaborative@gmail.com

The Natural Child Collaborative Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/TheNaturalChildCollaborative

Holistic Moms Network Plymouth South Shore Chapter

https://www.facebook.com/HMNSShoreMA

South Shore AP Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthShoreAP/

MA La Leche League Page

http://www.llleus.org/state/Massachusetts.html

South Shore Homebirth Group (also on Facebook)

http://www.meetup.com/South-Shore-Homebirth-Group/

South Shore Cloth Diaper Meetup (also on Facebook)

http://www.meetup.com/South-Shore-Cutie-Bootie-Cloth-Diaperers/

May 2011 Quick Updates

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***Sunday 15th Healthy Living EXPO - booth 10-2 Plymouth Radisson
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128692447209379
The Natural Child Collaboration along with La Leche League and Holistic Moms Network and parent volunteers will be at the Healthy Living Expo, at the Plymouth Radisson Sunday from 10-2:00 (free event). We'll be doing babywearing demonstrations, talking about cloth diapers, and other natural parenting topics- and having fun at the EXPO. Come join us! Lot's of great tables at the EXPO and activities for children- drumming, facepainting, and more for moms, dads & everyone.
Expo Schedule here: http://healthylivingmag.blogspot.com/p/healthy-living-magazines-signature-expo.html

Other Events (compiled by The Natural Child Collaborative)

***BIRTH CIRCLE – May 18th 6:30 pm at Wareham Nurse Midwives, Wareham RSVP- lrbmidwife@yahoo.com

***HMN Workshop on Tuesday May 24th at Mamas Move
Brain Chemistry Basics (for parents)
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=186184441429576

***HMN Member Hosted Playgroup in Hingham Thursday May 26th 10-12:00 email HMNSShoreMA@gmail.com Hosted by Jessica Greenwood

***SOUTH SHORE INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP -
FERTILITY YOGA
Join us for a FREE yoga class on May 26th at 6:30 this will be a restorative and therapeutic yoga practice for all levels. Call with any questions or to sign up.
INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP - Next meeting: June 2nd at Mamas Move, 45 Pond St (Rt 228) Norwell 6:30-8:00 . Peer Led support group. Now meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday's starting in June

***LA LECHE LEAGUE
Breastfeeding Support Groups - All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend
La Leche League of Silver Lake June 2nd and July 7 6:30-8 pm Kingston Public Library 6 Green St
LLL South Shore - June 13 7:00 Paul Pratt Library in Cohasset. Typically 2nd Tuesday each month
MA La Leche League: http://www.llleus.org/state/Massachusetts.html

South Shore Homebirth Group – First Monday Meetup June 6, 2:00 at Duxbury Free Library
http://www.meetup.com/South-Shore-Homebirth-Group/

***Holistic Moms Network, new Facebook Page, here's the new link:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holistic-Moms-Network-PlymouthSouth-Shore-MA-Chapter/129279357146140
The link to the newsletter is:
http://www.icontact-archive.com/44Yw5JSo_nnReTFFcKvlS_dBPUq-Ngbf
Please email HMNSShoreMA@gmail.com if you would like to be on the list!

The Natural Child Collaborative - Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/TheNaturalChildCollaborative
Contact naturalchildcollaborative@gmail.com

Healthy Living Expo -

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Schedule: http://healthylivingmag.blogspot.com/p/healthy-living-magazines-signature-expo.html

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About The Natural Child Collaborative

Updated 2011 May - South Shore MA

This collaboration of parents and local organizations will help families create connections with others through shared values around the environment, health, and creating community. This is a volunteer-based partnership to connect families with local resources and support. Please let us know if you would like to be listed or help sponsor us! For more information contact Jessica at naturalchildcollaborative.org or visit: www.facebook.com/TheNaturalChildCollaborative

Summer 2008, 2009, & 2010 Information

This summer look for the Natural Child Collaborative the first Thursday of the month at the Plymouth Farmers’ Market and at other community events. This partnership with the Plymouth Farmers’ Market and local organizations will help families create connections with others through shared values around the environment, health, and creating community.

Our partners including La Leche League of Silver Lake, Holistic Moms Network chapter of Plymouth/South Shore, Massachusetts Midwives Alliance, BirthYear Network, local parents' groups and handcrafters will offer opportunities to celebrate and learn about natural family living. Join us for story times, babywearing demonstrations, and enjoy activities for young children and a chance to network with other families.

We are looking for handcrafters to collaborate with, too.

Please contact Jessica Greenwood at NaturalChildCollaborative@gmail.com if you are interested in more or join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Shore-MA/The-Natural-Child-Collaborative-Plymouth-South-Shore-MA/137866411942

Find us on Facebook....

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I'm finding the Facebook pages are a little easier to maintain.
You should NOT need an account to view our Facebook page or view events, so please check it out!

http://www.facebook.com/TheNaturalChildCollaborative

You can also find local resources, events and meeting with Holistic Moms Network for Plymouth/South Shore MA. Here http://home.homewebs.com/hmnplymouthma/ and also on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/jessica.greenwood/posts/190041161018871#!/group.php?gid=76536414653 Contact email is: HMNSShoreMA@gmail.com

Thanks! Jessica

Thursday Oct 7th, Final Farmers Market Booth Plymouth Farmers Market

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Celebrate International Babywearing Week with us- join us for the final booth of the season!

Natural Parenting Booth The Natural Child Collaborative at the Plymouth Farmers’ Market
Thursday October 7th, 2:30-6:30, - Stephens Field off of Route 3A in Plymouth Center.

Join Holistic Moms Network, La Leche League and local parents for a day at the Farmers' Market. Find local parenting resources and share a storytime around 4:00. This collaboration of local organizations will help families create connections with others through shared values around the environment, health, and creating community.

Upcoming Events:
Holistic Moms Network of Plymouth South Shore

“Welcoming Birth” Panel & Discussion

Wednesday October 13, 2010 6:30-8:15 pm

Mamas Move Center 45 Pond Street (Rt 228) Norwell, MA

"Welcoming Birth" Join Holistic Moms Network of Plymouth/South Shore, Massachusetts Midwives Alliance, and Massachusetts Friends of Midwives in our Birth Panel Discussion “Welcoming Birth”. We will feature the 10 minute birth video "Birthday with Naoli Vinaver Lopez and Family" followed by a facilitated discussion with a panel of birth practitioners. Families looking for natural and holistic approach to birth will have a chance to ask questions, and connect with members of the local birth community. How can families create a holistic and natural birth? How does our culture shape our views on birth? How can our community support holistic birth and all new families? We welcome all parents and birth supporters to this meeting and especially encourage pregnant women and their partners to attend. RSVP’s appreciated: HMNSShoreMA@gmail.com

Holistic Moms Network of Plymouth South Shore

Harvesting Memories: Recipe Exchange & Pot Luck

November 17, 6:30-8:15 Mamas Move, Norwell 45 Pond Street (Rt 228) Norwell

As the holidays and end of year approach, take a moment to reflect and share with Holistic Moms Network. We will have a recipe exchange and discussion on “Harvesting Memories.” What memories do we want our children to remember? What special traditions do we want to pass down? Share your tips to make holidays and birthdays meaningful and less stressful! Bring a dish to share, copies of a favorite recipe and your ideas! Feel free to bring a photo or small symbol of your own special family memory to share. RSVP’s appreciated: HMNSShoreMA@gmail.com

Holistic Moms Network
December 15th 2010 - Peaceful Parenting Discussion 6:30-8:15 Mamas Move, Norwell MA

La Leche League
All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to attend meetings or call one of our Leaders for breastfeeding help or information. www.lalecheleague.org

Breastfeeding Support & LLL Series Meetings
LLL of Silver Lake
October 15, November 19 at 10:00 am Duxbury Free
Library, 77 Alden St. Duxbury (Merry Room)
LLL of Silver Lake meets monthly on the 3^rd Friday at the Duxbury Free Library -Merry Room.

LLL of South Shore
October 12, November 9, December 14 7:00 pm at the Paul Pratt Library Cohasset Library
LLL of the South Shore meets at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Paul Pratt Library in Cohasset, at the corner of Ripley Rd. And Sohier St. (which connects to Rt. 3A).

Connecting for Change Conference
6th Annual Connecting for Change Conference: Family Program

On October 22^nd- 24^th, 2010 the Marion Institute will be holding its Sixth Annual Connecting for Change Conference in Downtown New Bedford. This year they have added an educational and fun Family Program that will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. It will be held at the New Bedford YMCA on Saturday, October 23^rd, from 10-5 and Sunday, October 24^th, from 10-3.

As with the entire Connecting for Change Conference, they will offer programming that helps provide the tools to create deep and positive change in families, in the community and in the world at large. Both days will be filled with an array of exciting workshops and interactive activities, including:

TOE JAM PUPPET BAND'S GREEN SHOW on Saturday at 10am

A reading by bestselling author and co-founder of the nonprofit Central Asia Institute, GREG MORTENSON, on Sunday at 1:30pm at The Zeiterion Theatre

Kids Yoga

Green Art Activities

Live Animal Presentations

Kids Hip Hop

And much more!

For more information, please visit http://www.marioninstitute.org/connecting-for-change/family.

Please send updates and relevant events and resources to NaturalChildCollaborative@gmail.com.

Natural Child Collaborative Booth - SEPTEMBER booth

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The Natural Child Collaborative Booth at
Plymouth Farmers' Market
Thursday September 2nd 2:30-4:15

Please note, our booth will be ending early this week. We will be packing up after storytime ends and ending around 4:15. The market continues till 6:30

This summer the Natural Child Collaborative will host the Plymouth Farmers' Market on the first Thursday of the month from 2:30 – 6:30 at Stephen's Field in Plymouth, MA. This partnership with the Plymouth Farmers' Market and local organizations will help families create connections with others through shared values around the environment, health and creating community.

Join La Leche League of Silver Lake, BirthYear Network, and other local parents' groups at the booth. Find information on breastfeeding and natural birth, ask us about babywearing demonstrations, join the short story time around 4:00, look for updates on the Plymouth/South Shore Holisitc Moms groups and other meetings happening in the area and more!

Thursday September 2nd
2:30-4:15
Plymouth Farmers Market
Next date is October 7th

For information:
Contact Jessica Greenwood at naturalchildcollaborative@gmail.com visit
http://TheNaturalChildCollaborative.blogspot.com/ or find us on Facebook.

For information on the Plymouth Farmers' Market visit www.PlymouthFarmersMarket.org

BOOTH

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This summer the Natural Child Collaborative will host the Plymouth Farmers’ Market on the first Thursday of the month from 2:30 – 6:30 at Stephen’s Field in Plymouth, MA. This partnership with the Plymouth Farmers’ Market and local organizations will help families create connections with others through shared values around the environment, health and creating community.

Join La Leche League of Silver Lake, BirthYear Network, Mass Midwives Alliance and local parents’ group for babywearing, cloth diaper demo‘s, and more. The Plymouth Farmers’ Market (www.PlymouthFarmersMarket.org) storytime is around 4:00. The Natural Child Collaborative will host storytime, a childrens’ activity, and our info booth the first Thursday of the month.

Thursday July 1st

2:30-6:30

Plymouth Farmers Market

For information:

Contact Jessica Greenwood at naturalchildcollaborative@gmail.com visit http://TheNaturalChildCollaborative.blogspot.com/ or find us on Facebook.

Next dates

August 5th, September 2nd and October 7th

July 1st Plymouth Farmers Market Booth

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We'll be at the Farmers Market Thursday July 1st from 2:30-6:30.
More details to come...

Car Seat Safety Check next weekend....

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http://southshoremamas.com/?p=4568 at South Shore Hospital....

Also, look for our booth at the Plymouth Farmers' Market the first Thursday of the month July-October!

Upcoming event and we are on Facebook too...

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I've been a little better about updating the Facebook page from time to time:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/South-Shore-MA/The-Natural-Child-Collaborative-Plymouth-South-Shore-MA/137866411942
I am expecting to have a table at the Plymouth Early Childhood Fair on March 20, 2010 from 10-1 at Plymouth North High School. The fair is free and open to all families. There will be activities for children and booths for early education programs and community support programs available to Plymouth families. Sponsored by Plymouth Family Network.

October Event Updates

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Join us Thursday October 1st for our FINAL booth at the Plymouth Farmers' Market. 2:30 - 6:30

Upcoming events:

The Natural Child Collaborative Booth

Check our website for dates. Looking for family holiday fairs or other events- suggestions welcome!

March 2010 date tba Plymouth Early Childhood Fair with Plymouth Family Network

Summer 2010 Plymouth Farmers’ Market

La Leche League of Silver Lakes

Series Meetings – Monthly 3rd Wednesdays, Oct 21st 7:15 pm Duxbury Free Library -Merry Room

Toddler Meetings – October 5th - 10:30-12 Hanover Library

Holistic Moms Network

Monthly Meetings- Usually 2nd Tuesdays, Oct 14 at 6:30 PM, Plymouth Library 132 South Street, Fehlow Room,

Book Club: Reading "How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Contact Paula at paula_navin_manley@hotmail.com if interested

Center for Breastfeeding

Nursing Moms’ Group (drop-in)- Tues 10-11:30 am Lactation counselor available. No charge

Babywearing

Select Monday’s at the Center for Breastfeeding, Sandwich, MA Oct 5, 19 Nov 2, 16 and Dec 7
10:00

Waldorf School of Cape Cod

Early Childhood Playdates Monday 10/26, 11/30, 12/13 9:30-10:30

Open Houses- Early Childhood- Wed Nov 4, 1:30-2:45, RSVP Grades- Nov 5, 6-8 pm RSVP to 508 759 7499

Waldorf Holiday Fair- Saturday November 21 Adults $3.00

This is a selection of partner events in the area. Please send updates and suggestions to jessjgh1@gmail.com and I will continue to post event updates to the website.

Resources

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**DRAFT** Starting a list to be incorporated into a resource list on the website....

Local Natural Family Groups & Resources:

Bellies Babies ‘n More*
Cloth diapers, cloth wipes, mama pads, baby gifts and educational kits. http://hyenacart.com/belliesbabiesnmore/

Birth Year Network* http://www.birthyearnetwork.org/

Cape & Islands Babywearing Group*
Contact nora_gardner@yahoo.com http://capeandislandsbabywearers.blogspot.com/

Bridgeview Montessori School* Sagamore, MA
www.bridgeviewschool.com or contact Suzanne Lawson, Director of Admissions at 508-888-3567.

Center for Breastfeeding / Healthy Children’s Project http://www.healthychildren.cc/
327 Quaker Meeting House Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537 508 888 8044

Colchester Neighborhood Farm* Plympton, MA
http://www.colchesterneighborhoodfarm.com/

Holistic Moms Network Plymouth/South Shore* www.holisticmoms.org
For more info contact Juli Ford 617-733-1124 or juli@wholemomhealth.com

International Cesarean Awareness Network ICAN of Eastern MA (Greater Boston Area)
http://www.ican-online.org/ Local contact: Caroline Kelley ICAN-EMASS@comcast.net
(617) 472-4880 or Estelle Nancy Grygent 508-564-7616

La Leche League of Silver Lakes* http://www.llleus.org/web/SilverLakeMa.html
Lisa 781-829-9075 Krishyon 781-294-7477 Lee Ann 781-829-6518 Heidi 781-582-1187
La Leche League of Massachusetts
http://www.llleus.org/state/Massachusetts.html

Massachussets Midwives Alliance * http://www.massmidwives.org/

Massachusetts Friends of Midwives (MFOM) *
www.mfom.org Visit the blog at: http://mfomnews.wordpress.com/

My Mamma’s Milk, Cape Cod MA http://www.mymammasmilk.com/ 508-415-1295
Breastfeeding information, support groups, Moms group and playgroups.

South Shore AP Group (online discussion group and occasional playgroups)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthShoreAP/ Contact: SouthShoreAP-owner@yahoogroups.com

South Shore Home Learners* http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SSHLmembers/
Contact: SSHLmembers-owner@yahoogroups.com

The Natural Child Collaborative* http://thenaturalchildcollaborative.blogspot.com/

Waldorf School of Cape Cod* http://www.waldorfschoolofcapecod.org/ 508 759-7499

*Natural Child Collaborative Partners

Music Together
Allegro Music Together in Plymouth MA
Laura Donnelly, lauradonnelly29@gmail.com
www.allegromusictogether.com
http://www.musictogether.com/

South Shore Kids Blog
http://southshorekids.blogspot.com/

Natural Childbirth Classes
Jamaica Plains area
also possible to add another South Shore location with interest
International Birth and Wellness Project (IBWP) certified childbirth educators (CBEs) seek to help all women experience birth’s transforming power with respect and dignity, support, and confidence. CBEs empower women and their families to choose what is best for them by informing them of their options surrounding labor and birth. IBWP trained CBEs have a holistic perspective of birth, and view birth as a women-centered process. My goal as an IBWP-trained CBE is to help women reclaim trust in their ability to safely and dependably give birth. During this 8 wk course, pregnant mothers and their birth partners will learn about the birth process as a normal and natural event. Although we will focus on natural pain relief methods, such as movement and positions for each stage of labor and birth, visualization techniques, relaxation techniques, and other comfort measures, all forms of pain relief during labor and birth and medical and non-medical interventions will be discussed so that parents can make confident and informed decisions that fit their needs during birth. Techniques learned are applicable to birth in all birth settings: hospital, birth centers, and home. We will discuss the anatomy and physiology of birth, the stages of labor and birth, the roles of caregivers and support people during birth (particularly birth partnersa and doulas), fears about pregnancy and childbirth, and how to know when "it's the real thing!". We will also touch on nutrition, breastfeeding and postpartum care of the mother and baby.
Classes run from 2 - 2 1/2 hours and meet consecutively for 8 weeks. Tuition is $275/couple and includes the textbook and handouts. Need-based sliding scale, payment-in-kind, and payment plans are offered as well.
Bridget Colvin
bridget.colvin@gmail.com
617.955.1336
ALACE/IBWP* (provisionally) certified Childbirth Educator
*The International Birth and Wellness Project/IBWP (formerly Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators?ALACE), is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women’s choices in childbirth. Our goal is to help women reclaim trust in their ability to safely and dependably give birth.

Woodside School and Community Resource Center
34 Southers Marsh Lane
Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: 508-830-3384
woodsidescrc@comcast.net
http://www.woodsidescrc.org/

Upcoming: Events

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Here are the events from some of our partners... please send me an email to include events! jessjgh1@gmail.com

THE NATURAL CHILD COLLABORATIVE
Upcoming events from our partners:

The Natural Child Collaborative Booth
October 1st Plymouth Farmers’ Market booth 2:30-6:30
Please check our website for some other September dates under work.
La Leche League of Silver Lakes
Series Meetings - Wednesday, Sept 16, Oct 21 7:15 pm Duxbury Free Library -Merry Room
Toddler Meetings – October 5th - 10:30-12 Hanover Library
Holistic Moms Network
Monthly Meetings - Sep 9th, Oct 14 at 6:30 PM, Plymouth Library 132 South Street, Fehlow Room
Playgroup- October 1st 3:30 Playgroup at Stephen’s Field playground
Book Club- Please contact Paula if interested:
paula_navin_manley@hotmail.com
Reading "How to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Babywearing
International Babywearing Week 9/21-28 “Close Enough to Kiss”

Holistic Moms Network
Make Our Chapter Your Chapter! September Monthly Meeting
Please join us as we share an open discussion to get to know each other better and make plans for where to take our chapter next. We have had a great start since April and now it is time to really get down to business to decide what we want this chapter to be about, which issues are really important to us and how we can all make it happen together!
If you are already a member of our chapter, please attend this meeting because your input and participation is really needed. If you are not, please feel free to join us as this will be a great meeting to help you decide if this chapter is a group you would like to make your own.
Please note- family members of all ages are welcome.
For more information contact Juli Ford at juli@wholemomhealth.com

Booth today

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See you at the market! I'll try for more updates later this week--

Tomorrow's booth

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I am excited about our day tomorrow. We will have a nice assortment of organizations:
La Leche League of Silver Lake, Bridgeview Montessori School, Massachusetts Midwives Association/Massachusetts Friends of Midwives and BirthYear Network, South Shore Home Learners, and My Mama's Milk
LLL will have a children's table and activities and the Bridgeview Montessori school will also be doing a craft for children. Parents from the Holistic Moms Network will be at the booth and at the playground. Stop by for babywearing demonstrations or to chat!
The Plymouth Farmers' Market is a great place to visit and the weather looks great for tomorrow! Hope to see you there!
http://www.patriotledger.com/news/x139819911/Info-for-parents-fun-for-kids-at-Plymouth-Farmers-Market

July 2nd: Rained out booth

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The good news is that the thunderstorms cleared up just before the market and we did have information out and enough faithful market go'ers around today. Thanks for braving the thunder storms and coming to market! I'm going to attempt to upload the content of our handout with some upcoming events to the blog in the next day.

Unfortunately our 'booth' was cancelled due to threats of lightning and muddy conditions at the Farmer's Market. Usually we are 'rain or shine' but because the majority of our partners were coming from neighboring towns and bringing young children we decided to pull the booth. Thanks so much for everyone that planned to come only to have things cancelled last minute- and for so many offers to help out.

We may be able to reschedule in July but our next booth will be on August 6th!

2009 Natural Child Collaborative: An Introduction

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This summer the Natural Child Collaborative will host the Plymouth Farmers' Market on the first Thursday of the month from 2:30 – 6:30 at Stephen’s Field in Plymouth, MA. The Natural Child Collaboration is a partnership of local parents & organizations supporting our children, naturally!

JULY 2^nd AUGUST 6^th SEPTEMBER 3^th OCTOBER 1^st

Each month the Natural Child Collaborative will have representatives from local organizations that celebrate natural family living, such as La Leche League, BirthYear Network, and the Holistic Moms Network. We will offer babywearing demonstration, vendors will sell handcrafted items for children and families, and there will be activities for young children. Please come and join us at the Plymouth Farmers' Market this summer!

The Natural Child Collaborative is looking for:

Local vendors that sell handcrafted items for children and families. Local nonprofit organizations that provide information and support for families. Sponsors to help us create a family friendly space at the Plymouth Farmers' Market.