Holistic Moms West Suburbs Newsletter - The Courage to Be a Counter-Culture Parent

Nurturing our Children Empowering Ourselves Chicago Western Suburbs Chapter Newsletter February 2015 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, Dorothy Coop,  Krista Sherinian, and Christy Poniatowski Chapter Leaders   Chicago Western Suburbs Monthly Chapter Meeting  The Courage to be a Counter-Culture parent / Attachment Parenting for Older Kids Tuesday, February 3rd, 7pm     Our babies are getting older and are off to school and getting involved in all kinds of extracurricular activities.  How do we extend our attachment parenting values when our kids are now away from us more than with us?  Come join Joy Davy, MS, LCPC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as she covers these questions, as well as: *        Continuing to be a holistic parent of the child age 5-12 *        Discipline *        Toys, technology and family values   *        Continuing the attachment while respecting the independence of your child   *        Issues that arise developmentally during these years *        Respecting temperaments *        Handling comments from the Peanut Gallery   In Joy's life, she has been a La Leche League Leader (for 12 years), a doula, and an artist, among other things. For 19 years, she was a stay-at-home mom. She has five children, the last four of whom were born at home. She writes a blog called "The Mother's Mentor" at: http://joydavymothersmentor.wordpress.com/      The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis Parkway, Suite 803, Warrenville, IL 60555 2014 New Members and Children!   New 2014 Members   Rebecca Doyle Shweta Sharma Ashley Dodd Maria Nedelcu Samantha Jefferies Michelle Smith Courtney Marquez Adrienne Kolodziej Amanda Montano Kim Oswald Lisa Harrington Courtney Eaton Savraj Khanna  Jennifer Steigerwald New Children 2014     Kase (Ashley Dodd) Peyton (Susan Wyland) Jiya (Shweta Sharma) Boy and Girl Sherinian - (Krista Sherinian)       Member Highlight   Genis Schmidt How long have you been a member of Holistic Moms Network?  3 years   I am a holistic mom because:  I believe everyone is a Holistic Mom (Person) at heart.  Everyone is Holistic in their own way, the key is being accepting of where another is on their own Holistic Journey.   My holistic passions are:  Earth Based Celebration, Spirituality, Organic Eating, Nature Based Education   What inspires you about HMN or holistic living?  I love this group of people. I have found some true Soul Sisters.  This chapter is my tribe.  I have had some amazing conversations: spiritual, intellectual, and emotional. I love having an amazing group of friends to share my Holistic Journey with.                One of my favorite healthy recipes:      Honestly, I love the Holistic Moms Cookbook: Many Paths, One Journey to Health.  My favorite section is the From Farm to Table that suggestions recipes based on the season.  One of my favorite recipes is: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew pg. 43 Ingredients: 2 T oil 1 med. onion, chopped 1 med. carrot, minced 1 rib celery, minced 4 med. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped with can juice reserved 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock 2 tsp. ground cumin Salt and pepper, to taste 1 (15 oz.) can black beans with juice from can Optional: 1 bunch chopped cilantro Directions: 1.  In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil and sauté the onion, carrot and celery over medium-high heat, until soft, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the sweet potatoes and site for another 5 minutes. 3. Add the garlic, tomatoes and juice, cover and turn the heat down to medium.  Cook for 15 minutes or until potatoes start to soften. 4. Add stock, cumin, salt, pepper and black beans with the juice from the can, turn the heat down to low and cook uncovered, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. 5.  Optional: Stir in the cilantro and remove from heat. 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 WEDNESDAY of each month from 9:30-10:30 am. (Will only be an hour in the summer due to Kids Event at Whole Foods.) http://wholefoodsmarket.com/storesbeta/naperville/ Open to the public. Playgroups: All ages --4th Wednesday of the month @ 9:30 am.  Locations will vary. Membership is required to attend playgroups. Moms Night Out:  A moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Dates, activities and locations vary. Watch for postings.  Membership is required to attend mom's night out. Book Club:We meet several times a year to discuss the chosen book. Dates and location will vary. Watch for postings. 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. Dates and locations vary.  Watch for postings. Membership is required to participate in Mom/Tot outings. Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, and additional member events will continue to be scheduled Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org In This Issue Next Month's Meeting Chapter Events & Activities FACEBOOK  Click to "LIKE" us on FACEBOOK! Meet Our Sponsor A special thank you to Dr. Jim Claussen for letting us use his chiropractic office for our meetings! Visit him at: www.thehealthdocs.com   Meeting Topics 2015 Meeting Schedule (subject to change)   Feb 3rd- Attachment Parenting for Older Kids Mar 3rd- Landscape Gardening Apr 7th- Vaccine Rights May 5th - Kids Activities Jun 2nd - Ayurveda & Pregnancy Jul 7th - Foraging & Herbs Aug 4th - Different types of Education Options Sep 1st - Pelvic Floor Health & Sex Oct 6th - Healthy Digestive System (Poop Talk) Nov 3rd - Meditation Dec 1st - Holiday Party     ADVERTISEMENT 11258 S. Route 59, Suite 2 Naperville IL     As a proud member and holistic mama, Dr. Michelle Dougherty and her staff are devoted to provide the best natural healthcare for you and your little ones.  Our office offers chiropractic care, acupuncture and massage therapy for the entire family.  Our established group of women practitioners are specially trained in pediatric techniques, certified in prenatal care and are uniquely qualified to care for you and your family's needs.   Contact our office today to ask about our special offers for HMN members:  630-904-6700 | Info@LifetimeHealthDoc.com   Upcoming Events:   "What Every Woman Should Know" - Tuesday March 10, 2015 (7 PM) @ Naperville Public Library 95th St   This FREE workshop provides the critical answers for many of the 80 million women in the U.S. suffering from PMS, symptoms of menopause, and other female hormonal health issues.  Attendees to this workshop will develop a basic fundamental understanding of the roles their hormones play in affecting everything from energy levels, weight gain, fertility, libido, etc...  Understand why your body feels the way it does and empower yourself to learn what you can do naturally to help ease any imbalances or life transitions.   Reference materials will be provided to take home, so advance registration is strongly recommended.   "Naperville Family Expo" - Saturday May 2, 2015 (11 AM - 3 PM) @ Naperville Public Library 95th St   Today our families are faced with so many choices to make that it's challenging to figure out not only where to begin but sometimes what questions to even ask.  Whether it's choosing the perfect health care practitioners, the right pre-school, or non-toxic cleaning products... our families invest a lot of time and energy researching who to see and what to buy.  This expo will feature local businesses, health care practitioners, and other services specific for families with young children and expectant mothers.   See the products, meet the people, find out up front who and what is right for your family!    Join Our Mailing List    Contact Us Dorothy Coop Email Dorothy Krista Sherinian Email Krista    Christy Poniatowski Email Christy    Local Website Membership Link National Website

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