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, Christy Poniatowski, and Tanya Kreger
Chapter Leaders Chicago Western Suburbs
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Monthly Chapter Meeting Dental Related Issues: Lip & Tongue ties, Sleep Apnea, Snoring, Teeth and Jaw issues, Facial Symmetry Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 | Join us for an interesting presentation by dental professionals, Dr. Angela Planer Venegoni and Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk, of Naper Dental Center/Naper Dental Sleep Center!
Dr. Planer Venegoni will be talking about airway health in both children and adults. She will explain how blocked or restricted airways can cause a long list of problems for both children and adults, including: obstructive sleep apnea, heavy snoring, crooked teeth, and abnormal facial symmetry.
Dr. Zolnierczyk will be speaking about how tongue tie and lip tie can affect breastfeeding and jaw joint development. Dr. Erica performs many infant tongue tie and lip tie revisions in the office using the dental laser helping both mothers and their infants find success in breastfeeding. **Please Note Our New Meeting Location!**
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It's Back to School Time: | Looking for some ideas on what to pack the kids for a healthy school lunch? This site has some great ideas for kids (and moms), and you can filter by dietary restrictions!
And here's a yummy recipe for an easy after-school treat!
Coconut Oil Truffles
1/4 c honey 1/4 c any nut butter 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 c. melted coconut oil
Blend the above in a food processor. Use a moistened spoon to form balls you can dip in coconut, crushed nuts or extra cereal you put by itself in food processor first. Serve after in fridge an hour. |
| Chapter Events and Activities
| Chapter Meetings: Held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at Four Winds Waldorf School, 30W160 Calumet Ave W, Warrenville, IL 60555. Open to the public.
Monthly Morning Meetups: We will meet the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30-11:30 at Grounds for Hope in Lisle. We will have our own room but the kids can also play in the open area. A cafe is also available. The fee for the kids to play is just $5/child. Parents could also purchase a 6 month pass for just $45. This would cover their family (up to 4 children) for 6 months. It cannot be shared between families as this constitutes an agreement to our rules and wavier. Children would still need to be supervised during play and cannot be left unattended. Please pre-register here: http://www.groundsforhopecafe.org/#/kids-birthdays. As for food options, there are many items available, reasonably priced, and should be able to accommodate many food allergies. We have several fresh fruit and vegetable options as well as gluten free bread and snack bars. Please let us know if someone has an unusual allergy to see if we have an option available. Grounds for Hope, 2701 Maple Ave, Lisle, IL 60532. Open to the public. You do not have to be a member to attend. 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
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| Sponsor | A special thanks to Four Winds Waldorf School for offering us the space to host our meetings! |
| Contact Us | | Dorothy Coop Christy Poniatowski
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