Nurturing our Children
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Chapter Newsletter | September 2011 |
| Holistic Moms serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting. We appreciate all those who have joined our community and spread the word to help make the Western Suburbs Chapter possible.
With Love & Friendship,
Jen Stahl, Kate Boyle, Theresa Muth & Laura Schreiner
Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
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| Next Month's Meeting
Adult Play: Finding your creativity again...and using it.
September 6th, 2011 7-9 PM | | Summer is ending and it's time to get into a fall-frame-of-mind with school and work, right? We will all have new routines, new responsibilities, and new time lines for our to-do lists. But what if we made this fall a new beginning to embrace all of those routines and responsibilities, while taking away some of those 'to do's' on our lists and replacing them with some time for ourselves?
This month's meeting is about the importance of play. Adult playtime, that is. How do we experience fun and joy in the every day routine? What's your 'play personality'? What happens in our brain when we are playing? And, how do we get more play-time back into our lives? We'll talk about these matters in an open-group discussion lead by co-leader Laura, but most importantly, we will 'play' it out using our creativity and optional activities. Join us this month and start to claim back that time for yourself!
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Member Profile
Laura Schreiner |
How long have you been a member of HMN? I am grateful to have been an HMN member for almost 3 years, thanks to which I have made fun friends, found a local organic farmer to support, learned about vaccine safety issues for my newborn, and shared lots of outdoor time with other moms and kids!
I'm a Holistic Mom because: my passion for conservation and earth education has led me to see the interconnectedness between organic living, attachment parenting, and the sacredness of all living things. Respect... in all areas of life!
My holistic passions are: All things nature!
What inspires me about Holistic Moms or holistic living? I am inspired and smarter for knowing the brilliant, hard-working women who are providing me with such wonderful resources, information, and support. And I am optimistic enough to believe that my work as a Naturalist, and how our family lives our life can and does change our little corner of the world for the better.
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| Chapter Events and Activities
| Chapter Meetings: Held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis parkway, Warrenville, www.thehealthdocs.com Open to the public.
Morning Meetup & Open Discussion: Join us at Whole Foods Naperville for a morning open discussion meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:30-11 am. http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/naperville/ Open to the public.
Playgroups: We meet regularly for play dates at members homes. Locations will vary. Membership is required to attend playgroups.
Moms Night Out:We gather the 3rd Friday of each month for a moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Activities and locations vary. Membership is required to attend mom's night out.
Book Club:We meet several times a year to discuss the chosen book. Location will vary. Membership is required to participate in book club.
Mom & Tot Outings: Special outings planned several times a year specifically with our young ones in mind. membership is required to participate.
Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, and additional members events will continue to be scheduled.
Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org |
|  | Our Sponsor
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Millennium Pediatrics,
Dr. Chad Olsen, M.D.
1012 W 95th St., Naperville IL
630-548-1100
www.millenniumpediatrics.com
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Meeting Topics
| | 2011 Meeting Schedule:*
Sept: Cultivating Your Creativity
Oct: Creating a Family Mission statement
Nov: The Five Love Languages
*subject to change
Dec: TBD |
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