Urban Mamas

We are thrilled to be bringing our new program to the Pacific Northwest for the 2012 schoolyear, but we are in need of a space! We seek to serve in the range of 30 preschool aged students, no more than 42, and want to find the ideal location to house this program.While we find a challenge thrilling we do not seek to navigate conditional use permits, TIFs or the like and would like a space with the same previous use (commercial, E use, etc..).

Please contact us if you know of childcare centers that are relocating, vacancies of spaces or other leads. And we will be back with information on how to enroll your gifted, bright and creative child!

Email Allison at   Allison@SmallWondersSchool.org

As part of the work to support the Safe Chemicals Act, the Center for Environmental Health is soliciting submissions for a kids' art contest. Submissions will be delivered to Senators next month, urging them to support this critical bill.  Details here: http://www.saferchemicals.org/artcontest

Any budding artists out there who want to help support the cause? Here are the submission guidelines and details:

Who: Three age categories: 5 and under, 6-12 and 13-18

When: Art submissions will be collected until February 29th, 2012

What: Kids of all ages get to make art describing what a healthy future for our families and environment means to them.

Where: We'd love to collect art from as many states as possible. If you are a parent of a young child, perhaps you want to organize a "playdate" where kids do art together. Be sure to take pictures!

Artwork will be delivered to your Senator asking them to support the Safe Chemicals Act! We can also help you set up a meeting with your Senator's office in your state so parents & artists can make a delivery in person. 

Prize: Winners of the art contest will receive a generous basket of non-toxic art supplies, their art featured on our website and via social media. Art that is 2-D will be printed on canvass to hang and feature in your home! Video winners will be featured on our website! Interest and want more information?

Email lindsaydahl@saferchemicals.org for contest rules and ideas for how to make art with your friends and family.

Thanks to all the parents who attended my most recent lecture on Will and Trust Planning for the Busy Parent.  One of the moms who came shared with me the last person SHE learned about who drafted a Will.  Not a personal acquaintance to be sure.  But very fun non the less.  Thanks Emily for sharing these links with me and now Urban Mamas.

Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney at Law, Michelle-Shari@Krusslaw.com
Assisting Portland new parents with their estate planning for close to fifteen years.

Below is a transcription of Thomas Jefferson's last will and testament.
http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/brief-biography-thomas-jefferson

George Washington's Last Will and Testament
http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/documents/will/text.html
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts/circuit/washington.htm

Hi everyone,

I'm new to Portland and have an 8 month old. We live in North Portland and I'm trying to find a gym with childcare, or a mama boot camp type thing (where you can bring your baby). I haven't found anything close by to our home. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Lanya

Hello PDX Mamas and Families,

My name is Karen Chenier. I am a counselor, group facilitator, dance movement therapist, and a part-time professor at Portland State University's Psychology Department. 

In February, I am offering a New Parents Group (baby and parent(s)) and a Parents Only group.

You shall see various flyers posted up and around the neighborhood in the next week (New Seasons Market, Common Ground Wellness Center, Jim and Patty's Coffee House ect...)  If you wish to receive a informational flyer please call, or email, and I would be happy to send one to you. 

In addtion, I am scheduled to speak on the subject of Mindful Attached Parenting at the New Renaissance Bookstore, NW Portland  on Thursday, April 26th, 7-8:30pm.   

To give you a little background, I have an interest in the creative and somatic aspects of psychotherapy and wellness, and have over 12 years of experience in the field.  I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families in helping to address parenting skills, school/work related problems, relationship issues, marital problems, divorce, and life-transitions, loss, anxiety and depression.  My office is located at Common Ground, Flanders House in NE Portland.

I am very happy to answer any quesitons you may have regarding the groups and services.  You may contact me by phone or email.

Warmly,
Karen

Karen Marie Chenier Ph.D, R-DMT
Counselor & Lecturer
Common Ground Wellness Center
Flanders House
2926 NE Flanders St., Suite 2D
Portland, Oregon
mobile: 503.206.2297
email: kchenierphd@gmail.com
website:  flandershousepdx.org

Behavior Modification without Punishment & Beyond Stranger Danger

Double Offer:

World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is hosting Rebecca Magby of Everything Baby, LLC to teach her popular classes Behavior Modification without Punishment and Beyond Stranger Danger in back to back Monday Sessions!

Beyond Stranger Danger:
Teaches parents what child predators don’t want you to know!

Behavior Modification Without
Punishment: Teaches easy to implement techniques to reduce the fighting and promote family bonding.

What you must know:

Date: February 20, 2012 ~ Behavior Modification Without Punishment
February 27, 2012 ~ Beyond Stranger Danger
Time: 5:45 pm- 7:45 pm

Location: World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 11790 SW Barnes Rd Suite 280 Portland, OR 97225

Speaker: Rebecca Magby

Cost: $10.00 for individuals $15.00 for couples/ parenting partners ~When enrolling on only 1 class

DOUBLE OFFER: $15.00 for individual $25.00 for couples/parenting partners ~ When enrolling in both classes.

You must: E-mail Rebecca Magby to reserve your space for the seminar rebecca@everythingbabyllc.com

What you should know:
This seminar is located at World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.
Childcare will not be provided.
Questions are encouraged!

To Learn More: www.everythingbabyllc.com

Contacts: First Book Portland

Stacy Owen

Firstbookportland@gmail.com

First Book-Portland, OR Now Accepting Book Grant Applications from

Local Programs Serving Children In Need

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Portland, Oregon) —January 2012— First Book-Portland, OR is currently accepting grant applications from local nonprofit organizations serving children in need.  Teachers and directors of local preschools, child care centers, after-school programs, tutoring and mentoring programs are encouraged to apply for grants to purchase new books to give to the children in their programs.

Applications are due by Friday, February 24, 2012.        

Organizations receiving grants will purchase books from First Book warehouses at deeply discounted prices—currently $2.50 for a new book. Organizations then distribute one book per month for up to six months to each child participating in its program.  This enables the children to establish their own home libraries to share with their siblings and families.  Each book will include a book nameplate to allow the children to celebrate the importance of book ownership.  The book grants are made possible through the support of First Book National, and local fundraising efforts by the First Book-Portland, Oregon Advisory Board.

Hello, does anyone have extra breast milk they are looking to donate?  I was unable to breastfeed my daughter for very long and we did we receive some donated breast milk, which I am very thankful for, but am all out and now giving formula.  I know breast milk is best and would love to provide that for her.  If you have extra, I would really appreciate it.  I can provide storage bags.  You can also email me directly at heidimarie78@gmail.com.

Thank you!!

After hearing about the horrible reports of abuse at Penn
State, I’ve felt the strong need to help parents keep their children safe.

I will be offering my class, Beyond Stranger Danger as a
free teleconference on December 11^th from 7-9 pm.

Beyond Stranger Danger teaches parents what child predators
don’t want you to know!

Space is limited, so please RSVP by e-mailing Rebecca
directly, rebecca @ everythingbabyllc.com. For more information, visit my website www.everythingbabyllc.com