Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Sneak Peek at Pantley's New Book

Just wanted to share with you how excited I am that I have been selected to review an advance copy of Elizabeth Pantley's new book The No-Cry Nap Solution. I should be getting my copy in early December and I look forward to reading it and sharing my thoughts with you. It's especially timely for me as I have been struggling with a few nap issues with my children so I really can't wait to get my copy.

From the publisher:

The No-Cry Nap Solution: Guaranteed Gentle Ways to Solve All Your Naptime Problems

Bestselling parenting author brings her solutions to your naptime dilemmas

Will your child only nap in your arms, in a swing, or after elaborate rituals? Does your child take cat naps--or none at all? Let world-renowned, trusted parenting author Elizabeth Pantley help you. She'll guide you with the same sensitive expertise and gentle approach used in her other No-Cry bestsellers.

Research shows that naps improve health, mood, growth, and well-being. Yet children often resist the naps they need. The results are fussy, crying babies and cranky, grouchy kids who also have trouble sleeping at night!

In The No-Cry Nap Solution Pantley explains to parents of children ages newborn to kindergarten the importance of napping to both behavior during the day and sleeping during (and through!) the night. She then shares with you her gentle, loving techniques--tested on families of all sizes and circumstances--and shows you how you can customize her solutions for your own family. Pantley addresses issues such as children who resist naps, dealing with schedule changes, turning short naps into longer ones, helping a child go from needing motion to sleep to "stationery"� sleep, nursing at naptime, solving daycare napping problems, and more.



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Vancouver Screening Big Success!

Thank YouThis isn't exactly NEW news but I'm trying to get caught up on some of the things that have happened in the months surrounding the birth of my daughter.

More than 200 people made it out to the Special Vancouver screening of Ricki Lake's Business of Being Born at the Rio theatre in April. As a result, Sweet Home Birth Boxes and Birth Lounge were able to donate $900 to SMILE (Support for Young Mothers Integrating Love and Education).

Thank you to the ladies of Birth Lounge, Rebecca of Titania Productions and to everyone who came out to the screening for making the event a great success!



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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Birth & Breastfeeding News

Dr. Jack Newman's Clinic Needs Your Help

Dr. Jack Newman is a pediatrician, former consultant to the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative, and world renowned breastfeeding advocator. His books, handouts, videos and consulting at the clinic have helped countless mothers achieve long-lasting breastfeeding relationships despite challenges,conflicting advice and unsupportive health practitioners.

As of September 30, 2008, the clinic will no longer be receiving any private funding. (Government funding ceased in 2005). They need immediate donations to keep the clinic open and their website (with all of their educational resources) online. For a charitable tax receipt, please send your donation to www.canadianbreastfeedingfoundation.org. Please direct your donation to NEWMAN BREASTFEEDING CLINIC. You can also call 416-498-0002.

Alberta Midwifery Receives Government Funding

In October, the Alberta government announced that midwifery will finally be funded. Though regulated by the government since 1998, families have had to pay out of pocket for midwifery care. As of April 2009, families will now be able to choose midwifery care and their birth place with the service covered. This is great news for midwifery and home birth. Click here for more information.



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It's been a very long time...

The reason bloggers often don't blog is because they are too busy. You know, IRL - in real life. I am no exception. Life intervened for a while. At the end of June, we welcomed our daughter Noa in a beautiful, speedy, midwife-assisted home birth. And two weeks later we moved to Vancouver Island. The last few months we've been focusing on our family, on discovering who this newcomer is and on helping our three year old son adjust to the major changes.

But I'm back, at least on light duty, after a long hiatus. There is a lot of news to catch up on.



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Friday, September 19, 2008

Dr. Phil Looking for Home Birth Horror Stories for his show.

Dr. Phil has a page on his website asking for people to share their stories of having a home birth and regretting it.
Please click here to add your POSITIVE story. Maybe he'll be flooded with stories of good outcomes and have no material for the story of regret he's looking for.



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Monday, August 4, 2008

Home Birth Under Attack in America


ABC News reports that the American Medical Association is supporting proposed legislation that would effectively ban home births. Resolution 205 supports the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' position that home births are not safe.
Read the story...



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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Savvy Mom Baby Shower Gift Guide


Our Baby Bath Box was chosen as a SavvyMom Pick for the Dream Baby Shower Gift Guide. If you live in the Greater Toronto area you can enter to win all of the items in the guide. And if you live elsewhere, you can pick up one of our Baby Bath Boxes in the SHOP for the next baby shower you have to attend!

The Baby Bath Kit is 100% natural just like your baby. Everything you need to keep your baby clean, sweet smelling and cozy. All products are natural or organic.

Contents:

  • 1 Bamboo hooded towel
  • 5 Bamboo washcloths
  • 1 Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash - 160mL
  • 1 Angel Baby massage oil - 30 mL

Why Bamboo? Find out the benefits of bamboo.

Find out why you should choose natural skin care products.



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