(submitted by kim)
Heart screening urged before kids get ADHD drugs - CNN.com
Craftastic Monday Link Party
3 days ago
Saturday, April 26, 2008
April NMF Meeting
Our April meeting went really well! We gathered at Crystal's house to view "The Business of Being Born" documentary. We also enjoyed drinks and appetizers while discussing the film. It was so interesting to hear everyone's personal birth stories and opinions. It was wonderful how everyone respected each member's personal belief system. All of our meetings present information in some form. We appreciate that everyone remains open minded. We all walked away with a new perspective on the birthing process. It was enlightening and intriguing. To sum it up, Amy so eloquently said, "we each have our own story with the same wonderful result!"
Thank you to all of the members that brought gently used magazines for our gift swap! A big thank you to Nicole who was so thoughtful to think of our husbands while selecting her magazines for the swap! :)
We also collected several travel size toiletries for First Step. Thank you for being so thoughtful in your donations.
Crystal was a wonderful host!! Thank you for opening up your beautiful home to our group!
For more information on "The Business of Being Born" documentary check out the trailer on the site below:
http://thebusinessofbeingborn.com/trailer.htm
NEXT MONTH:
MAY NMF MEETING CELEBRATING MOM'S MONTH!
The meeting will be at Shilpa's house on May 18, 2008. We will gather at her house for brunch and a baking demonstration. Please bring 25 copies of your favorite cookie recipe. There will be a $5.00 fee for this meeting. Check the evite for more details.
Food For Thought
http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/
From Kelly:
This website was started by a mom as a counterpoint to the prevaling wisdom that the world is scary and kids and pre teens shouldn't be allowed to do much (if anything) unsupervised. I'm not sure how I'll be as a "big kid" mom but I tend to lean more toward letting kids learn how to safely navigate their world as opposed to trying to protect them from EVERYTHING, which doesn't allow them to learn good coping skills or independent decision making. I'm sure it's a hard balance, but this site is a reminder that not every stranger is a child molester in waiting and not every kid who is allowed to run around outside drowns. In today's 24-7 horrible news on TV world, it's a good reminder I think.
From Kelly:
This website was started by a mom as a counterpoint to the prevaling wisdom that the world is scary and kids and pre teens shouldn't be allowed to do much (if anything) unsupervised. I'm not sure how I'll be as a "big kid" mom but I tend to lean more toward letting kids learn how to safely navigate their world as opposed to trying to protect them from EVERYTHING, which doesn't allow them to learn good coping skills or independent decision making. I'm sure it's a hard balance, but this site is a reminder that not every stranger is a child molester in waiting and not every kid who is allowed to run around outside drowns. In today's 24-7 horrible news on TV world, it's a good reminder I think.
The Kalinowski Family Needs Your Help!
Save the Date
IAN & PEYTON’S 1ST ANNUAL BEATS AND BBQ FUNDRAISER
The Kalinowski’s are having a fundraiser for Cardiovascular Research at Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Date: July 12, 2008
Time: TBD-around 4pm
Entertainment: Brian Vander Ark of the Verve Pipe
Food and drinks will be provided
There will be some cool door prizes
More details to follow!!!
If you are interested in supporting Crystal, please contact her at ckalinowski@bernardfinancial.com
IAN & PEYTON’S 1ST ANNUAL BEATS AND BBQ FUNDRAISER
The Kalinowski’s are having a fundraiser for Cardiovascular Research at Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Date: July 12, 2008
Time: TBD-around 4pm
Entertainment: Brian Vander Ark of the Verve Pipe
Food and drinks will be provided
There will be some cool door prizes
More details to follow!!!
If you are interested in supporting Crystal, please contact her at ckalinowski@bernardfinancial.com
Monday, April 21, 2008
Question Of The Week! 4-21-08
What is your favorite parenting book? How did it help you? Feel free to list several books.
Kid's Activities!
(submitted by Kelly)
This is a Plymouth/Canton/Northville area playgroup with a website where you can join activities with your kids--they have something going almost every day of the week! It's a great "master calendar" of all the local story times, park outings, open swims, and kids activities in our area, and you can find someone to meet there if you want! Follow the links to join to get on their email list (be sure to request the daily digest so you only get one email a day, instead of sometimes 10 or more)
http://playgroup.meetup.com/878/
This is a Plymouth/Canton/Northville area playgroup with a website where you can join activities with your kids--they have something going almost every day of the week! It's a great "master calendar" of all the local story times, park outings, open swims, and kids activities in our area, and you can find someone to meet there if you want! Follow the links to join to get on their email list (be sure to request the daily digest so you only get one email a day, instead of sometimes 10 or more)
http://playgroup.meetup.com/878/
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Go Green!
Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd & 4th
Green Street Fair in Plymouth
Green Street Fair TM was founded to help educate and inform people of all ages about the benefits of green, organic, and eco–friendly products and services. To promote global interest and personal well–being, the Green Street Fair TM will take place in downtown Plymouth and blend companies, artisans, entertainers, and speakers together in a friendly and family–oriented outdoor environment. Whole Foods Market will be there – will you? Check out http://www.greenstreetfair.com/ for more information
Green Street Fair in Plymouth
Green Street Fair TM was founded to help educate and inform people of all ages about the benefits of green, organic, and eco–friendly products and services. To promote global interest and personal well–being, the Green Street Fair TM will take place in downtown Plymouth and blend companies, artisans, entertainers, and speakers together in a friendly and family–oriented outdoor environment. Whole Foods Market will be there – will you? Check out http://www.greenstreetfair.com/ for more information
Educational NMF Outing!
Several NMF members went to a seminar this weekend presented by A Touch Of Life Chiropractors. Mary Tocco was the main speaker. She was outstanding!!!!
The seminar covered a few of the following topics:
1) Vaccines: Mary Tocco gave a detailed presentation on what is in vaccines, how they are manufactured and the risks involved with various shots. She provided websites for further information- http://www.momvaccines.org/, http://www.childhoodshots.com/, http://www.novaccine.com/.
2) Mary also talked about how you can provide the best possible environment for your child. Some suggestions she had were to buy organic food, get the toxins out of your home (cleaning products,) detox your family, be informed and cautious when it comes to vaccinating, breastfeed your babies, consider non-traumatic births, consider being seen by chiropractors, consider using a holistic approach to treating illness vs. being so quick to medicate, etc., etc.
3) Mary talked about treating illness with a holistic approach. For example-
-Pink Eye, put one drop of honey in the infected eye
-Rashes, Use chamomile or take an oatmeal bath
-Gas, Apple cider vinegar
-Cuts & Scratches, witch hazel
-Coughing, honey and lemon juice
4) Mary gave lots of interesting statistics on vaccines. For example:
1950: children got 3 shots at the age of 5
1983: 10 vaccines
2002: 23 vaccines
2007: 36 vaccines!!!
Please know this isn't a word for word recap of the seminar, just a simple overview. There will be some handouts provided for all members who attend the April NMF meeting. If you would like more info., you can contact Maria, Nicole, Christine or Danielle.
FYI) Mary will be coming back to the area in September for another seminar if you are interested.
REMINDER: This Thursday is our April NMF meeting. We will be watching "The Business of Being Born" documentary and be discussing it. By the way, Mary couldn't say enough wonderful things about this film! :) Also, we are going to be doing some spring cleaning! For our gift swap, be sure to bring some old magazines that other NMF members might enjoy reading. We are also collecting travel size toiletries for First Step Women's Shelter. There will be a $5.00 meeting fee for this gathering so be sure to bring cash. Check the evite for more details! :)
The seminar covered a few of the following topics:
1) Vaccines: Mary Tocco gave a detailed presentation on what is in vaccines, how they are manufactured and the risks involved with various shots. She provided websites for further information- http://www.momvaccines.org/, http://www.childhoodshots.com/, http://www.novaccine.com/.
2) Mary also talked about how you can provide the best possible environment for your child. Some suggestions she had were to buy organic food, get the toxins out of your home (cleaning products,) detox your family, be informed and cautious when it comes to vaccinating, breastfeed your babies, consider non-traumatic births, consider being seen by chiropractors, consider using a holistic approach to treating illness vs. being so quick to medicate, etc., etc.
3) Mary talked about treating illness with a holistic approach. For example-
-Pink Eye, put one drop of honey in the infected eye
-Rashes, Use chamomile or take an oatmeal bath
-Gas, Apple cider vinegar
-Cuts & Scratches, witch hazel
-Coughing, honey and lemon juice
4) Mary gave lots of interesting statistics on vaccines. For example:
1950: children got 3 shots at the age of 5
1983: 10 vaccines
2002: 23 vaccines
2007: 36 vaccines!!!
Please know this isn't a word for word recap of the seminar, just a simple overview. There will be some handouts provided for all members who attend the April NMF meeting. If you would like more info., you can contact Maria, Nicole, Christine or Danielle.
FYI) Mary will be coming back to the area in September for another seminar if you are interested.
REMINDER: This Thursday is our April NMF meeting. We will be watching "The Business of Being Born" documentary and be discussing it. By the way, Mary couldn't say enough wonderful things about this film! :) Also, we are going to be doing some spring cleaning! For our gift swap, be sure to bring some old magazines that other NMF members might enjoy reading. We are also collecting travel size toiletries for First Step Women's Shelter. There will be a $5.00 meeting fee for this gathering so be sure to bring cash. Check the evite for more details! :)
Thursday, April 17, 2008
This family could use our prayers!
Check out this inspiring family and please say some prayers!
http://thedoodtriplets.blogspot.com/2008/04/ups-and-downs.html
http://thedoodtriplets.blogspot.com/2008/04/ups-and-downs.html
Supporting The American Cancer Society
Please help support fellow NMF member Nicole in raising money for
The American Cancer Society
Products available for sale:
“I love boobs” onesies and bibs. Onesies are available in white. There are approximately 8 white onesies and 8 white bibs left. There are also adult size tee-shirts available in white and grey (same logo.)
If we get any orders, we will have them next weekend. The onesies are $6.00. The bibs are $4.00. And the tee-shirts are $10.00. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
We will also be selling another tee-shirt that says “Save Second Base.” It will have two baseball mitts covering the boob area.
If your interested in any of these products, talk to Nicole Duerr.
Her email is nkovach12@yahoo.com or 734-578-4062.
ALSO,
Bring your kids to
Jungle Java
Tuesday April 29th
8:30 am – 8:00 pm
50% of all admissions will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Jungle Java is located at:
6481 Canton Center Rd.
Canton, MI 48187
*Please mention you are there to support The American Cancer Society, no flyer is needed for your admission to be counted.
Make Chores More Fun!
Make Chores More Fun - MSN Lifestyle - Family & Parenting
http://lifestyle.msn.com/familyandparenting/raisingkids/articlesc.aspx?cp-documentid=6760844>1=32001
http://lifestyle.msn.com/familyandparenting/raisingkids/articlesc.aspx?cp-documentid=6760844>1=32001
Monday, April 14, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Fun Question Of The Week! 4-7-08
Do you love the T.V. show John and Kate Plus Eight? If yes, what do you love about it??? HA! :)
Saturday, April 5, 2008
How To Say No (Without Saying No)
(submitted by Jodi)
Quote from article:
"The average toddler hears the word no an astonishing 400 times a day, according to experts. That's not only tiresome for you but it can also be harmful to your child: According to studies, kids who hear no too much have poorer language skills than children whose parents offer more positive feedback."
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/say-no-without-saying-no
Quote from article:
"The average toddler hears the word no an astonishing 400 times a day, according to experts. That's not only tiresome for you but it can also be harmful to your child: According to studies, kids who hear no too much have poorer language skills than children whose parents offer more positive feedback."
http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/say-no-without-saying-no
Tracing Autism
(submitted by Kim)
Quote from article:
"Despite the fact that one major study after another has answered no since the issue came to the fore around 2000, 54% of parents of autistic children in a 2006 survey said the answer is yes. In fact, the parents named vaccines more frequently than any other suspected cause."
http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/31/magazines/fortune/autism_roots.fortune/index.htm?cnn=yes
Quote from article:
"Despite the fact that one major study after another has answered no since the issue came to the fore around 2000, 54% of parents of autistic children in a 2006 survey said the answer is yes. In fact, the parents named vaccines more frequently than any other suspected cause."
http://money.cnn.com/2008/03/31/magazines/fortune/autism_roots.fortune/index.htm?cnn=yes
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