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Last week, a dear mom in my Mommy and Me group walked into class looking drained and about to cry. "Sophia has forgotten how to sleep! She was sleeping 9 hours straight, but in the last 4 nights, she's been waking up every two hours from midnight on! I'm losing my mind I'm so tired. I thought her sleep would keep getting better but now it's like she's a newborn again!"
We've heard a version of this countless times before. It's classic sleep regression-something we call the 'cognitive surge,' when babies become more awake, more discerning and better able to detect patterns (good news for their smart brains, bad news for their sleep patterns). This new alertness feels very novel and exciting to them at first and makes it hard for them to fall back to sleep easily during the night. Here are some important ideas to keep in mind when sleep seems to have gone off the rails and you're working to get it back on track: Don't assume you have a "bad sleeper"! Waking up at night is rarely a sign that your baby is an inherently bad sleeper-it's a sign that her sleep patterns need adjusting. In an interesting baby study, researchers asked parents if they had a "good sleeper" or "bad sleeper," and then they observed those babies to see how many times they woke during the night. Surprise, both groups woke exactly the same amount. The difference was that the "good sleepers" were used to falling asleep on their own, whereas the "bad sleepers" were in the habit of reaching out for help falling back to sleep. Both groups have all the brain power needed to fall asleep independently and sleep well at night; the difference was the babies' expectations and habits. Click here to read full article...
Nov. 6, 2014 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pump Station & Nurtury - Santa Monica
Call 310.998.1981 to register
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November 6th from 6:30pm-9:30pm at The Play Destination 28501 Canwood St, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Join Jen's List, MomAngeles, The Pump Station and The Play Destination For a Fun Evening of Painting, Wine & Cheese With Marlee of Wine & Canvas Paint Parties! There will be wine. There will be painting. There will be laughter and merriment. Just because! Come join us!!! MomAngeles, Jen's List, The Play Destination and The Pump Station & Nurtury™ decided we needed a fun Mom's night out. So we planned a paint party. And we're collecting art supplies and crayons for kids in need. Join us for an amazing mom's night out and let your inner artist shine! Come paint, create, laugh, and relax with friends while supporting The Oscar Litwak Foundation's Mobile Playroom program which lifts the spirits of hospitallized children across the country. And bring those crayons leftover from dinners out and birthday parties ot donate to Crayon Collection who will then distribute them to schools in LA struggling to pay for art supplies. Tickets are $40 pp and include canvas, painting supplies, wine and cheese Bring art supplies to donate to www.oscarlitwakfoundation.org Bring crayons to donate to www.crayoncollection.org All attendees will receive a FREE MomAngeles Perks Card! Get your ticket here...
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Upcoming Classes in Santa Monica
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Parent & Me ClassesJill Campbell, M.A, PsyD, Babies born July - August 2014 Fridays from 1:00pm-2:30pm Session runs 11/07 - 1/16/15 Julie Wright, MFT, Babies born Sep - Oct 2014 Thurs from 11:15am-12:45pm Session runs 12/04 - 2/06/15 Mommy & Daddy & Me Group!Julia Kantor, MFT, Babies born July - Sep 2014 Suns from 10am-11:30am Session runs 11/02 - 1/18/15 Working moms group!Jane Rosen, PhD, Babies born July - Sep 2014 Sats from 9:30am-11:00am Session runs 11/01 - 12/06
for upcoming dates,
times & registration.
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with Edith Mak, OTR/L, CLE
October 31st at 1pm
 Children play at every stage of development. Parents create a learning environment for their infant through movement, sensory experiences and play. This session will help you to know when and how your young baby discovers play through age appropriate activities and toys which stimulate exploration and interaction. Bring your baby and come play. Click here for more info or call 310-998-1981 to register.
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Maximize Your Maternity Leave with Lauren Wallenstein
November 5th at 7pm
The Happy Sleeper: sleep class for babies (5-18 months)
with Julie Wright, MFT & Heather Turgeon, MFT
November 6th at 1:30pm
Tummy Time Fun with Lindsay Anderson, LCSW & Claudia Kerns, PT
November 7th at 1pm
Sleep: Getting Your Newborn Off To A Good Start (Newborn - 3 month olds)
with Jill Campbell, PsyD
November 7th at 3pm
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Upcoming Classes in Hollywood
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NEW Weekend Group!
Courtney Differ, LCSW
Babies born Aug-Sep 2014
Saturdays at 1pm
Session Initiates 11/15
Email
Norma@PumpStation.com
for upcoming dates,
times & registration.
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with Sona A. Tatiyants, Esq
& Jennifer Burnham-Grubbs
November 5th at 6:30pm
Starting a family is overwhelming. There are so many things to consider. And it's only natural that certain questions keep you up at night:
- What if something happens to me or my spouse/partner?
- What would I do if one of us got really sick?
- How do I make sure that my children are raised according to my most cherished values, or that a certain someone doesn't end up raising my children?
- What can happen if I don't take certain steps now?
- Where do I even begin to deal with all this "adult stuff?"
Too often, we get caught up in our day-to-day needs and forget to think long-term to provide true security for our loved ones. Our instructors, an estate planning lawyer and an insurance expert, have young children themselves and are committed to helping parents understand how to address this aspect of family affairs. The fast-paced and interactive course provides a nitty-gritty roadmap on how to take these important steps. By the end of this course, your questions and anxiety will turn into answers and peace of mind.
Click here for more info or call 323-469-5300 to sign up.
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Upcoming Classes in Westlake Village
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with Elaine Stuart, BA, ICCE
November 25th, December 2nd, 9th & 16th  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.
at Play Destination in Agoura Hills with Kelli Venaas, RN, CLE
*Please note: Wednesday groups have been moved to Fridays temporarily until further notice.
with Jesse Zilberstein MA, MPA, IBCLC
November 11th from 6:30-9:30p
with Jesse Zilberstein, MPA, IBCLC
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am
Wednesdays at 9:30am at our temporary office location at:
28310 Roadside Drive, Suite 121, Agoura Hills, Ca 91301
with Jill Campbell, PsyD
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1pm to 5pm
at our temporary office location:
28310 Roadside Drive, Suite 121, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
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Parent & Me Groups in Conejo Valley
2nd-Time Moms Group
Lindsay Anderson, LCSW
Sept-Oct 2014 Babies
Fri from 9:30am-11:00am
Session runs 10/3-11/21
at Play Destination
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1st-Time Moms Group
Jill Campbell, PsyD
June-July 2014 Babies
Weds from 9:15am-10:45am
Session runs 10/29-1/07
at Play Destination
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1st-Time Moms Group
Jill Campbell, PsyD
July-Sept 2014 Babies
Tues from 9:30am-10:15am
Session runs 11/4-1/06
at Play Destination
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1st-Time Moms Group
Jill Campbell, PsyD
Mar-May 2014 Babies
Weds from 11:15am-12:45pm
Session runs 11/5-1/14
at Play Destination
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1st-Time Moms Group
Julia Kantor, LMFT
Sept-Oct 2014 Babies
Fri from 11:15am-12:45pm
Session runs 12/5-2/06
at Play Destination
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To inquire about any of the Parent & Me Groups
please Email
Katheryn Smart at
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Gift With Purchase!
Get The Honest Company Halloween Glow in the Dark Tote bag when you spend $35 in #Honest products! Perfect for Halloween! Promo valid now through Oct 31st, 2014 while supplies last in our Santa Monica & Hollywood store locations. |
Purchase any Medela Pump In Style or Freestyle Breast Pump OR Rent a Medela Breast Pump from us and receive the
Accessory Kit FREE!
Offer valid in store only while supplies last.
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- Nov. 13 10am - 6pm
- Nov. 30 11am - 5pm
- Dec. 11 10am - 6pm
- Dec. 28 11am - 5pm
In Hollywood:
- Nov. 20 10am - 6pm
- Dec. 18 10am - 6pm
Click here for more info and future dates.
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at The Pump Station
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In Santa Monica:
- Nov 7th 10am-4pm
- Nov 30th 11am-4pm
In Hollywood
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| MomAngeles Perks Card | |
Hey Moms! Check out the Perks 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 Perks Card at
The Pump Station & Nurtury
and buy one, get one half off on all regular priced nursing tops.
*Cannot be combined with any other offer.
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 We are Hiring!
Looking for individuals who love to work with moms and babies, energetic and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
PLEASE SHARE with your friends!
Opportunities:
-Sales/Customer service associate for our Santa Monica Store
-Warehouse Manager and an Associate for our Culver City location
Please email your interest level, location, resume, questions, etc., and a note to info@pumpstation.com
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