YOUR AMAZING PREGNANT BODY

As a certified doula Hillary was discussing with a pregnant mom the changes in her body after delivery of the baby. The mom commented, “While my pregnancy has had some discomfort, I am amazed at how wondrous my body is in its ability to stretch and accommodate a living being.” She went on to say, “I have gotten attached to my ‘belly’ and its symbolism of the connection between me and my baby. Really, I wish there was a way to sort of keep it forever.

“There is,” Hillary replied. She went on to tell her about how she could “cast” her belly and decorate it in a meaningful way, preserving the special memory of her pregnancy. We could make a “Belly Bowl.” This interaction was the beginning of Parents-Central’s offering our clients a plaster casting of their pregnant belly to create a memory of their pregnancy in art.

The belly casting takes 15 minutes. While you sit in a chair we will make a cast of your belly using safe, non-toxic materials. Wear comfortable clothes.You can choose from a selection of decoration styles and your finished belly bowl will be delivered within three weeks of the casting.

Make your appointment for a casting of your pregnant belly or give the gift of preserving this memory forever. Contact: hwollin@parents-central.com

How Can I Help My Child Transition Back to School?

SUMMER VACATION IS OVER!
OH! Now the WHOLE FAMILY has to transition BACK TO SCHOOL.

How do I get my child to school on time?
How do I transition my child back to homework?
How will the whole family adjust to a new schedule?
How much screen time should children have?

Teacher, author and parenting expert Noel Janis-Norton answered these questions last November in an article by the Pacific Sun. Noel Janis-Norton will be in Marin County in November 2011 for two seminars at Bacich Elementary School.

CALMER, EASIER, HAPPIER PARENTING: THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS
November 12 from 1pm to 6 PM.

PARENTING CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: LEARN HOW PARENTING CAN BE CALMER, EASIER AND HAPPIER
11/13 from 1PM to 5:30 PM, with a question and answer period from 5:45 PM to 7 PM.

Click here to read Pacific Sun article