 Bring your little Valentine to a FREE Story Time DEMO Class!
February 14th at 11:00am in Santa Monica Everyone and all ages welcome. RSVP by calling 310-998-1981 today!
Awesome Little Beings Global Storytime: Help Your Child Learn To Love Reading
This 6-week session begins in 3 weeks for 0-12 month olds with Christabel Nsiah-Buadi is a Writer, Broadcaster and Cultural Literacy advocate.
Early literacy outlines what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Concepts like 'Book Awareness' and 'Print Awareness' are central to building your child's literacy. We say that learning how to read can be -and should be- fun!
It's never too early to encourage a love of reading in your child. Through this six-part, hands on workshop, you'll discover new stories and learn how to develop your child's book and 'Cultural Literacy,' which we at ALB define as 'having the ability to see that all cultures have equal value.' This is learned through the images we see and the protagonists in our books. The workshop is open to parents with children ages 0-12 months. During each session, Christabel Nsiah-Buadi will read books featuring new faces and different cultures. You'll have an opportunity to read one on one to your child. We'll also give you tips on how to peak your baby's interest and keep the story fresh for you!
Call 310-998-1981 to register for this session. Click here for more info. |
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Upcoming Classes in Santa Monica
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The Wright Mommy & Me
Jasmine Abudalu, MFTI, PsyD,
Babies born Nov-Dec 2013
Mondays 11:15am-12:45pm
Session runs 2/03 - 3/24
Jennifer McNamara, MFT,
Babies born Nov '13-Jan '14
Saturdays 11:15am-12:45pm
Session runs from 2/15 - 4/5
Elyse Eberstein, CLE, MSW
Babies born Dec 2013-Jan 2014
Weds from 11:15am-12:45pm
Session runs 3/05 - 4/23
Toddler Group!
Beth Weisman, MA,
Babies born Jan-Mar 2013
Saturdays from 2:45pm-4:00pm
Session runs 2/08 - 3/29
Email Dinora@PumpStation.com
for upcoming dates,
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with Jill Campbell, Psy.D  New Moms' Drop-in Support Group(pre-crawlers only) Thursdays from 1- 2:15pmHaving a baby is a time of joy and celebration, but becoming a new mother in today's world can be hard. While this time is of course filled with love and wonder, it can also be filled with pressure and confusion. You have to say good-bye to your old life and your old self while you are learning a whole new role that you might not yet have confidence in. As new mothers, we often have an unrealistic image in our heads of being this perfect mother who always knows exactly what do to and how to be. Our drop-in groups include:- An open Q & A discussion forum led by a licensed clinical psychologist.
- Songs, exercises, music and movement to help promote your baby's development and have fun!
- A peaceful, non-judgmental atmosphere where you will meet other new moms like yourself and gain an on-going support system.
Prenatal Drop-in Support GroupThursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pmYou are expecting your first child, congratulations! You have probably been busy finding a good obstetrician and doula, taking childbirth preparation and baby care classes, and getting your baby registry together. But what have you done to take care of yourself? Everyone tells you that once your baby arrives, your life will be forever changed. Intellectually you understand this, but have you had time to emotionally and psychologically prepare and process this? Attend our prenatal support group and do just that. Our prenatal support group is designed to be a place to come, share and explore not only your pregnancy, but also your soon-to-be new role as mother in a relaxed, supportive environment. Groups are led by a licensed clinical psychologist in non-judgmental atmosphere. Here you can ask questions, gain information, and share your expectations and fears with other expectant mothers. Start building your village now so that when your new baby arrives you will already have a solid support system in place! Click here for more info or call 310-998-1981. |
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Upcoming Classes in Hollywood
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with Pattie Fitzgerald,
Certified Child Safety Educator
February 5th at 6:30pm
"An Ounce of Prevention" by Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of safelyeverafter.com, gives parents a comprehensive look at the myth of "stranger-danger,"' and why parents can better serve their kids by talking about "Tricky People!" Pattie will guide you through some simple safety rules that resonate with young children and will also help parents recognize when someone is "thumbs up or thumbs down," by identifying red flag grooming tricks and other warning signs of inappropriate people. This class will help you understand how to keep playdates and other outings safe for your children, without turning you into a helicopter parent or making you paranoid. Pattie's approach is all about common sense, listening to your "uh-oh feeling," and she does it all with a positive, friendly "mom-vibe." Click here for more information & upcoming dates or call 323-469-5300 to register. |
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Upcoming Classes in Westlake Village
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with Elaine Stuart, BA, ICCEFebruary 4, 11, 19, 25 at 7pm 
Looking for a prepared childbirth class series where both you and Dad-to-be, or your other birth partner, will feel welcome? This four-week series covers important information you both need for a clear understanding of the process of labor and birth. Classes include interactive lectures on anatomy, an overview of labor, nutrition during pregnancy, false versus true labor, preterm labor and warning signs, simulations of and videos on the birth process, and natural pain management techniques including breathing and relaxation. We will also cover medication options, cesarean birth, and normal newborn characteristics in an educational and engaging format. Click here for more info or call 805-777-7179 to register. __________________________________
with Jill Campbell, Psy.D
New Moms' Drop-in Support Group (pre-crawlers only)
Mondays from 3- 4:15pm- Westlake
Thursdays from 1- 2:15pm- Santa Monica
Prenatal Drop-in Support Group
Mondays from 6:30pm-7:30pm - Westlake
Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm - Santa Monica
Click here for more info or call 805-777-7179
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Have Milk, Will Travel: Adventures in Breastfeeding
The Pump Station & Nurtury™ founders Corky Harvey and Wendy Haldeman wrote the forewords for Have Milk, Will Travel: Adventures in Breastfeeding, a new book of laugh-out-loud stories about life as the one-stop milk shop. And even better: half of the stories come from our The Pump Station™ moms!
This month's excerpt comes from
Maria Polonchek, who blogs at
writingbetweenfriends.com. When she was pregnant, Maria writes, "I assumed breastfeeding would come easily and that I might even have moments of euphoria I've heard described by other mothers. Even when I found out I was having twins, when people really started to question my decision, I didn't think twice. Two boobies, two babies, right? I couldn't get more efficient if I tried."
"I was not prepared for the phenomenon that is 'over-production."
Check out Have Milk, Will Travel, available at your local The Pump Station & Nurtury store for the rest of this milky story. Click here to get your copy today!
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In Santa Monica:In Hollywood:In Westlake:Click here for more info and future dates.
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at The Pump Station
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In Santa Monica:
- Feb 7th 10am-4pm
- Feb 23rd 11am-4pm
- Mar 7th 10am-4pm
- Mar 30th 11am-4pm
- April 4th 10am-4pm
In Hollywood:
- Feb 27th 10am-2pm
- Mar 24th 10am-4pm
In Westlake Village:
- Feb 12th 10am-3pm
- Mar 12th 10am-3pm
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Moms Night Out with MomAngeles and TheMomFair
Thursday, January 30, 2014
from 5:00PM to 8:00PM
at Jaxon Home
8884 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
FREE Event
The ladies from MomAngeles are going to be hanging out at Jaxon Home, lounging on some gorgeous sofas and chairs on Thursday, January 30 from 5-8pm. Don't you want to join them? Sip a little wine, try a new tea, taste something incredible. Shop, laugh and relax with your friends! Its time to kick back and have fun! Looking for ways to make your life easier or find opportunities to expand your horizons? This is a great chance to mingle with local authors, parenting experts, coaches, advisors and more who make your life easier or inspire you in new adventures.
Click here for more info or to RSVP for FREE!
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MomAngeles Mommy Card
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Hey Moms! Check out the Mommy Card from MomAngeles that gets you "perks" with businesses throughout LA... like here at The Pump Station & Nurtury! Cards are on sale right now for $35 and you can save $100's of dollars a year. Click here to see a complete list of participating businesses.
Show your Mommy Club Card at The Pump Station & Nurtury and get 10% off all Toys and Children's Books. *Cannot be combined with any other offer.
Mommy Card today!
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