Parenting Conference Update
Registration is well underway for our Second Annual Conference - "Exploring Possibilities in Parenting." This exciting day-long event will be held at the Marriott Conference Center in Middleton on Saturday, September 18th, 2004. We welcome nationally acclaimed speakers Ariel Gore, Dr. Bob Sears, and Aviva Jill Romm who will each lead multiple workshops of interest to parents. Bob and Aviva will also participate on our panel discussing childhood immunizations.
We have organized this conference to both be affordable and provide flexibility for busy families, so you may register to participate for the full day or only a portion of the event. Childcare is available during the afternoon session for younger children, and lots of fun activities are scheduled for kids 6 and up.
For complete conference information, or to register online, please visit our website: madisonbirthcenter.com/conference.htm.
Featured Speaker: Ariel Gore
Ariel Gore will open the "Exploring Possibilities in Parenting" conference with a keynote speech entitled "Surviving Motherhood in the New Millenium." Ariel is the creator and editor of the "HipMama" mama-zine and website. She uses humor to tell the story of the newest generation of mothers as they balance work, family, and the creation of a larger community. Ariel will also present two workshops: "'Whatever, Mom'. . . Parenting Teens," and "Mama-zines and Blogging - Activating the Mother`s Voice."
Ariel's most recent book is Whatever, Mom: Hip Mama's Guide to Raising a Teenager. Her other books include:
Atlas of the Human Heart,
Breeder: Real-Life Stories from the New Generation of Mothers,
The Mother Trip: Hip Mama's Guide to Staying Sane in the Chaos of Motherhood, and
The Hip Mama Survival Guide.
Ariel redefines the power of mothers, and her words inspire and motivate all mothers to view their daily challenges as intertwined with the struggle for social change. Check out hipMama.com - "better than a double prozac latte" - and don't miss this excellent opportunity to hear from one of the most provocative young parenting voices in the nation!
A Big Thank You to our Volunteers
On Friday, July 16th over 40 volunteers came to the Madison Birth Center to help us stuff envelopes, and to distribute posters and brochures throughout the community. We are honored and deeply touched by your support and assistance. An important mission of Madison Birth Center is to help build the parenting community in our region. Your support in spreading the word helps us in this mission. We sincerely thank you!
A New Yoga for Pregnancy Class
We are pleased to announce a new yoga class starting on August 19th at Madison Birth Center, taught by Christine Kern Steffen. This class focuses on celebrating the transformation of pregnancy and connecting body, mind and spirit to empower women during childbirth. Christine is certified to teach prenatal and postnatal yoga by the nation`s leading prenatal instructor, Colette Crawford, at the Seattle Holistic Center. She is the only yoga instructor with this certification in Wisconsin. Classes are open to all pregnant women and require no previous experience.
For complete information, go to madisonbirthcenter.com/yoga.
Help Spread the Word
Please help us inform others about Madison Birth Center and our upcoming Parenting Conference by forwarding this e-newsletter to people you know who may have an interest in us.
