Health and Wellness Day - Jan 16
–Nourishing Our Children with Traditional Foods
–Reiki for Babies and Children
–Cranial Sacral Therapy for Infants and Children
–Brain Education Yoga for Kids
–Achieve Your Full Potential

Elimination Communication - Pottytrain your Baby! - Feb 3

Healing Power of the Placenta - Feb 3

Going Green at Home - Feb 10

Home Organization - Feb 10

Q&A Session - Is Homebirth for You? - Feb 10

Partners’ Massage - Feb 13

Belly Henna Sessions - Feb 19

Accupressure for Labor - Feb 24

Raising Cain - Feb 27

Paint Your Belly Cast - Mar 13

Understanding Your Two to Five Year Old - Mar 27

Pelvic Floor Rehab - Mar 31

2010 Birth Class Dates

Don’t wait til it’s too late .

Please register NOW. We suggest completing your birth class by your 36th week or earlier. Don’t wait too long! Our classes DO fill to maximum enrollment.

Look for these classes in 2010:
Full Birth Series, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm

Jan 6-Feb 10
Mar 3-Apr 7
May 5-June 9

Condensed Birth Series, Tuesdays, 6-8pm

Feb 16-Mar 2
Apr 6-Apr20

See our website for details on the Positive Hypnosis for Birth classes. Contact us for information on private classes or classes in Spanish. ]]> http://www.inspiredabq.com/2010-birth-class-dates/feed/ http://www.inspiredabq.com/now-offering-condensed-childbirth-series/ http://www.inspiredabq.com/now-offering-condensed-childbirth-series/#comments Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:36:53 +0000 admin http://www.inspiredabq.com/?p=398 We are adding a Condensed Childbirth Series to our offerings. 3 sessions (2 hours each) will touch on the main points of birth preparation for both home and hospital birth. Great for 2nd timers or those pressed for time. $180 plus tax for three week series plus possible postpartum class. MEMBER PRICE: $10 off (cannot be combined with medicaid discount). With Amie Merhege.

Starting February 2010.

Ongoing series about using the Montessori way in your home and child’s education.  $30. MEMBER PRICE:  $27

Oct 21st Sensorial Learning the Montessori Way-
Montessori believed as Aristotle did, that all information about the outside world comes to us through our senses.  This workshop will delineate how a Montessori approach to learning not only utilizes the senses but also provides order and purpose to a process of discovery that starts at birth.  Parents and teachers will discover how to enhance learning through the senses.  Montessori sensorial materials will be introduced and discussed and ideas for home learning will be provided.

Nov 18th Setting Up a Montessori Environment at Home-
A classroom at home can be as large as an entire room or as small as a dining table.  This workshop will help you reshape and use the space and finances available to you in your own home by focussing on the essential Montessori materials only.  Specific needs of families will be evaluated, taking into consideration the ages and developmental stages of the children being schooled and the specific educational levels being addressed.

Dec 16th Discipline the Montessori Way-
Discipline is a very complex concept and there are so many approaches to instilling and enforcing this.  As a result of her extensive research, Montessori devised a unique technique and attitude to guiding children on a path to self-discipline.  Her research and findings will be discussed with a view to providing parents and teachers with skills and tools for keeping order in a classroom but not at the expense of any individuals.

We can still help. Check out our library. We have books on all your topics of interest, including sleep, babyfood, breastfeeding, parenting, potty training, health and nutrition and MUCH MORE!

Browse any time or join for $10 plus tax and take a few books or videos home.

More info on our program…

RAISING CAIN: THE EMOTIONAL LIFE OF BOYS
Saturday, February 27, 1-4pm
In this two part workshop we will explore the social and emotional challenges that boys encounter in family life and school. And, we ask ourselves, “How can we help boys cultivate emotional awareness and empathy?” - giving them the vital connections and support they need to navigate the social pressures of youth. Using clips of the PBS documentary, authors Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, two of the country’s leading psychologists, share what they have learned working with boys and their families.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR TWO TO FIVE YEAR OLD
Saturday, March 27, 6-8pm
This session covers an introduction to child development.  Learn about parenting to your child’s temperament, dealing with a range of emotions and strengthening your connection with your child. During this age, parents are challenged to define their authority and discipline style. We will discuss a balanced approach to setting limits with respect and love.

PARENTING FORUM
Ongoing, Second Thursdays, 6:30-8pm
Join other families to discuss parenting’s joys and challenges. Be ready to address your own challenges or help others with theirs. Non-judgmental, welcoming, gentle-parenting centered. $5 each person or FREE for Inspired Parents Members. Tea and snacks served.