Birth & Baby Fair San Francisco--Sunday, Oct. 2

I will have my Tum e Time table at the upcoming Birth & Baby Fair in San Francisco this coming Sunday, Oct. 2.  Details are below.  Please stop by and say, "Hello" if you are coming :)


If you're new to parenting or expecting a baby, make a note of an upcoming event -- the San Francisco Birth and Baby Fair brings together reps from pregnancy, birth, parenting and baby related resources for a day of information, education and shopping. Baby experts -- from midwives and educators, to baby photographers -- will be on hand to address your questions and interests. The Birth and Baby Fair also offers free workshops on such topics as Baby Sign Language, Sleep Techniques and Making your own baby food , spoil yourself with mocktails from HINT water, mini massages, hand and nail treatments, and goody bags for the first 150 attendees. Check out baby and maternity clothing, including items from local designers, most discounted from regular retail price. Enter the fair photo contest at the Sugarbaby Photography Photobooth and win a free photoshoot. Then, enter a raffle to win one of several grand prizes such as A Joovy, Bumbleride, Orbit & Mountain Buggy stroller.

San Francisco Birth & Baby Fair Stats:
SUNDAY - October 2nd - 10a to 4p
at the Fort Mason Center Herbst Pavilion
99 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94123
www.BirthandBabyFair.com

 

Child Advertising

Brain research shows that children at the age of 13 months can remember a single event up to one week after seeing it, a 1.5 year old can remember a single event up to 4 months afterwards!  Who knows this best, advertisers.

There is a reason that Sweden has banned tv ads aimed at children under 12.  Are there any rules in the US?  Must do more research.

Great News--Tum e Time starting in SF!

I'm confirming the last of the details, but it looks like a Tum e Time class will be scheduled for Fridays starting Sept. 23 in the Mission District, SF.

I've been wanting to and have been asked to offer classes in San Francisco for many years.  I'm thankful that the owner of the Sun Room approached me to teach at her lovely, light filled, BART accessible studio.

I will keep you posted, but please spread the word around :)

New Mom's Group forming at BirthWays

Take some time to give back to yourself and share the intensity and joys of new motherhood with other moms. This 6 week facilitated series will cover such topics as: sharing birth stories, finding time to heal your body and mind, feeding your baby, adjusting to your new identity as a parent, trusting yourself enough to know when not to listen to another piece of "good" advice, navigating changing relationships with partners and friends, going out with your baby, preparing to go back to work or stay home with baby, sleep... what sleep? And most importantly, realizing that you are not alone in this journey.

 

*Facilitated by local birth & postpartum doulas - Stacia Biltekoff & Anna Bahnson

*There are two 6 week fall/winter sessions:

  Sept. 9th to Oct. 14th and

  Oct. 28th to Dec. 9th

*Fridays from 1:00-3:00

*At Birthways -1600 Shattuck Ave., Ste 122

*The cost is $175 for the entire session.

 

To sign up go to: http://birthways.org/classes

 

Sensory Exploration

Anyone who has been in my class knows that I advocate for sensory exploration from a young age.  Which is why I cringed when I saw this picture of the latest, must have piece of equipment where the baby is removed from the beautiful surroundings and not able to fully explore the environment.

Enjoy!

Nursery Art by Joanna

Looking for something for your child's wall?  Check out this introduction and nursery art by tum e time mom, Joanna. 

"i am a self taught visual artist who often works with reuse materials.  my compositions are mixed media, finished in resin.  creativity is drawn from all that surrounds me and presently, the magnificent force of my daughter is all engaging.  viewing the world has taken on a new meaning, as now it is through her eyes.  with eye candy in abundance, everything is a new experience and lesson learned.  toys have become a great resource for this purpose and a body of work is evolving.  the pieces i am creating are 20"x16" and composed of 80 toys with each framed by a picture slide.  from a nest with hatching eggs to a thermometer reading 102, a letter ready to be sent and lucite pink stiletto;  each piece is unique and an excellent learning and identification tool. there are toys for shape identification, numbers to be counted, colors to be appreciate, nouns to be recognized and your imagination to be fully inspired. as i signed each piece today, the only title that came to mind was "play with me."  how a' propos?"

Find out more at her website:  www.ho-made.org