Urban Mamas

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

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

Kindermusik with Tiny Talkers!

 "IS TODAY A KINDERMUSIK DAY?"

Young children around the world are asking that very question every day. That’s because Kindermusik children can’t wait to sing, move, explore, play, express, create and simply experience the incredible power of music.

When it comes to choosing your child’s activities, the options seem endless. One choice provides more ways for your child to grow and thrive than any other. Kindermusik.

Kindermusik makes great parenting easier and Tiny Talkers is so excited to start offering these wonderful classes to the community!

Classes start in just 2 weeks- so don't delay, enroll today! More info:

http://tinytalkersportland.com/Baby_Sign_Language_kindermusik.html

SIGN & SING: Session A - Class Length: 5 week, 45 minute class - Ages: Birth-3 years

Tuition & Materials: $50 for 5 weeks ($10 PER CLASS- much less than other play based sign language classes in the Portland Metro area)

$35 for home materials (Home Materials are sold to you at my cost. I make no profit off of these.)

 Locations:  

New Seasons- Happy Valley http://www.newseasonsmarket.com/our-stores/happy-valley

The Warehouse (Portland Green Parenting) http://portlandgreenparenting.com/

 Current Schedule:

 New Seasons: Sign and Sing Session A - Tuesday 9:30-10:15 am - October 11-Nov 8

 The Warehouse: Sign and Sing Session A - Thursday 9:45-10:30 am - October 13-Nov 10

FAMILY TIME: BIRTH - 7 YEARS (OFFERED AS AN "ADVENTURES" CLASS)

Video: http://youtu.be/ZCbV7NcivWg

Class Length: 5 weeks, 45 minute class - Ages: Birth-7 years 

Tuition & Materials: $50 for 5 weeks ($10 PER CLASS- much less than other music & movement classes in the Portland Metro area)

$35 for home materials (Home Materials are sold to you at my cost. I make no profit off of these.)

Locations: 

 New Seasons- Happy Valley http://www.newseasonsmarket.com/our-stores/happy-valley

Current Schedule: 

 New Seasons: Adventures (TAUGHT FAMILY STYLE birth-7 years)- Zoo Train

Tuesday 10:45-11:30 am - October 18-Nov 15

  For more info, please contact Shira at 503.754.8776 or by email: shira@tinytalkersportland.com 

or simply checkout the website: www.TinyTalkersPortland.com (find the Kindermusik link at top right)

Indulge in devilish snacks while the kids enjoy their own treat bags, crafts, coloring and games!  You'll even score a free digital Facebook photo to show off your little gobling in costume.  While you're here, schedule your holiday family portraits and receive 50% off the session fee!

There's no catch... no charge... just bring the kids in for some fun.  It's Halloween!!!

Simply RSVP to amy's email at amyvining@me.com so I can make sure to have enough treats for all.  Looking forward to seeing you and your kids at the LITTLE GOBLINS PARTY!

My 6 year old daughter just recently graduated from Harmony Montessori School and she had such an amazing experience with music we would like to find a piano program that will build upon what she has already learned.  Does anyone have a great program or teacher that they would recommend in SE Portland?   

Please join our FREE MOMS GROUP!

Our online community includes:

Message Boards to help you connect with area moms for support, advice and local information.

Support Groups so you can connect with other career moms, single moms, step-moms, adoptive moms, moms from different races, cultures and more.

Local Area Groups so you can meet neaeby moms.

Loads of events every month, including Mom's Night Out, Playdates, and Community Outreach.

Go to PortlandMetroMommies.com to register!

Hey uM's!

I have a one spot left for a couple in my upcoming childbirth class February 26th from 2-6pm.  My childbirth workshops are not only affordable but a convenient option because it's just one class.  This workshop is the "real deal" regarding hospital birth, straight from me, a labor and delivery nurse;)  Check out my website for details or email me with questions. Thanks! Dena Holstrom www.babyloveworkshop.com