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Portland Kids Protection Planning Workshop

pdxmamas — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:38:11 -0700

At this FREE workshop you will discover how you can make sure you protect your kids and your financial assets if something happens to you. You will learn all of the issues that parents especially need to consider (Hint: A Will is not enough!) and the 9 easy steps that you can take to make sure that your voice is always heard in who raises your kids.

THIS EVENT IS EXTREMELY POPULAR, AND SPACE IS LIMITED TO 10 FAMILIES, SO CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Candice N. Aiston is a Mom, Attorney, and frequent speaker about estate planning issues for parents. She has a passion for helping parents who want the very best in life for their families. She helps them to make sure that their kids are always protected and that their voices are always heard in their kids’ lives.

Saturday, July 25th, 2 p.m. at Zenana Spa, 2024 SE Clinton St.

Call (503) 235-5150 or email Info@CandiceAistonLaw.com to register.

Earthquake Drills at Child Care Centers?

pdxmamas — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:49:21 -0700

Hello Mamas,

We would really appreciate hearing about earthquake drills at child care centers for infants. Do you know if your baby's center conducts them and what they do?

(The recent drill at my baby's center did not seem safe and I'm trying to learn what is typically done and what is the best practice.)

Thank you!
Shaky Mama

Need Swing dance lessons

pdxmamas — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:03:55 -0700

Hi,
My husband and I need a swing dance refresher lesson. We know how to swing, but we just need a private coaching session or two before July 25 (yes, a wedding). If you can help, we'd be grateful!
Allison

Seeking advice on OB/GYN in Portland

pdxmamas — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:02:26 -0700

I'm looking for an OB/GYN to deliver my baby in Portland this fall and was wondering if I could get some recommendations. I am looking for an OB that may follow or be familiar with the Bradley method, would follow my birthing plan pretty well, and someone who does not commonly give episiotomies. Also, if there are any good Osteopathic OB/GYN's that practice manipulations that would be great to know about too. Thanks for your input!

Seeking Sunday Parkways Superheroes - July 19

urbanmamas — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:40:05 -0700

The July 19 Northeast Sunday Parkways event is just around the corner and once again we need volunteers.

Please send along a name(s) and contact information of someone (and/or yourself) that we can contact to help wave at thousands of happy walkers and bike riders and be an "Intersection Superhero" or a bike parking valet. Friends and family members are encouraged to volunteer together so forward this and have them join you in the fun. The 3 hour shifts still allow plenty of time to participate in the event (9am to 4pm).

Check out the event details on the attached program and website www.PortlandSundayParkways.org, including the third and final date this summer in SE Portland.

Direct questions to Janis.mcdonald@pdxtrans.org, volunteer coordindator or Rich.Cassidy@pdxtrans.org .

New Baby Sign Language in Play Classes Scheduled

pdxmamas — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:04:25 -0700

Hello Mamas!

I wanted to let you know that we have 3 new Infant & Toddler Sign Language classes set to start as soon as July 27th. We'd love for you to join us! Come connect with other families who are interested in signing with their babies. We'll sing, sign and learn together in a fun & playful environment. Classes are designed and taught by speech-language pathologist, Christina Schabow and go way above just signs. Christina will share information on early language development and we'll talk about the best way to get started signing, how to sign in accessible ways, tips for recognizing and responding to early signs and more. All signs taught are ASL (American Sign Language).

Check out our website to learn a bit more about us and see what other mamas are saying!

CURRENT SCHEDULE:

5 Tuesdays, 5:15pm, Jul 27 - Sep 1 (no class 8/18), $74

@ ChildRoots (50 SE 17th Ave, Portland)

5 Thursdays, 11:00am, Jul 30 - Sep 3 (no class 8/20), $74

@ Loving Touch (4117 SE Division, Portland)

5 Thursdays, 3:30pm, Jul 30 - Sep 3 (no class 8/20), $74
@ Zenana Spa (2024 SE Clinton St, Portland)

Click here for class descriptions, Click here for the full schedule & registration

If you have questions about class, we'd love to answer them! Give us a call 503-284-0610 or email Christina directly Christina@portlandearlylearning.com

Amazing new kids' bookstore on Alberta

pdxmamas — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:36:49 -0700

My daughters and I went to the opening of Green Bean Books on Alberta today. I suppose I could be a bit biased because I do know the owner, but I think it's the children's librarian in me that left there wanting to make sure everyone with children or a classroom knows about it. It is so awesome--it's a quaint little store and she has an incredible inventory, just a ton of really high-quality stuff. It's a mix of new and used, and the used titles are so pristine it's hard to tell them from the new books. She has a small selection of really wonderful toys and games, lots of things I've never seen anywhere else. There is a finger puppet vending machine (puppets handmade by Jennifer), secret-disguise dispenser in the mystery section, secret book room with inexpensive staple-bound paperbacks, and a big deck out back with a hidden fairy-like reading spot under this tentish tree. She gives 30% of the price she'd sell the book for if you have any good-quality used childrens books you want to sell for store credit. There are parenting and teaching titles, too. My 4-yr-old made me promise to take her back without her toddler sister so we could curl up on the cozy couch to read for longer--she was really into it. They carry everything from board books to young adult books and even have a small section for books in other languages--a lot of other languages! I am freaking out a bit about how wonderful it is, and I hope all of you have a chance to see it!!

Today was a 'soft' opening, so call before you go to make sure they're open. I think she starts regular hours in a few weeks, and they're going to be open every day except Monday. I think most days they open at 10 or 11 and close at 5 or 6.

Green Bean Books

1600 NE Alberta (corner of 16th and Alberta)

503-954-2354

jennifer@greenbeanbookspdx.com

Happy reading!

Kirstin M.

K-8 Teacher and Library Media Specialist

Confident Birthing Childbirth Classes and Upcoming FREE Discussions

pdxmamas — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:49:27 -0700

Confident Birthing Childbirth Classes are designed to provide couples with the tools needed to make informed decisions and to support normal birth by working with the mother's body during labor. The needs of the birthing woman and her baby are a central theme in the class.

Angi Gunther, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Doula and mama of three, is offering a 5-week Confident Birthing series at Nurture http://www.nurturepdx.com/workshops.html in NE Portland. Sign up now for the next series beginning in September!

You are invited to come to an upcoming discussion group on "Options for Childbirth" at Milagros in NE PDX on August 6th from 10:00 am to noon OR Mamas n Papas Resale on August 16th from 2 pm - 4pm.

For more information, please contact Angi at confidentbirth@gmail.com

Need a child-sized bike

pdxmamas — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:41:25 -0700

I'm looking for a cheap used bike for my daughter - I think a 16" bike would be about the right size. Any color and style is fine, as long as it works, but pink and/or sparkly would be best. If you've got a candidate, please contact me at ostling32 at gmail dot com.

Ticket Discounts for Rose Quarter Family Shows

urbanmamas — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:27:10 -0700

urbanMama’s can now take advantage of ticket discounts for Rose Quarter Family shows. Exciting upcoming events include The Wiggles Go Bananas and Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus.

To get your ticket discounts Login here: https://groupsales.rosequarter.com/
Username: urbanmamas
Password: discounts

We are also excited to announce that Dorothy The Dinosaur from the Wiggles show will be in Portland making appearances during the week of July 13th. Purchase 15 Wiggles tickets and you can schedule Dorothy to come visit your playgroup, school, daycare, birthday party or family gathering. For more info or to order please call: 503.963.3887