Fall 2011 Updates

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

***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 -

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

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....

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

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

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