OUR CALENDAR

WELCOME TO OUR EVENTS CALENDAR.

YOU CAN FIND HERE LISTINGS OF:

    LAAC WORKSHOPS THAT ARE TAKING PLACE

    LAAC WORKSHOPS THAT HAVE BEEN REQUESTED
        
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WE RETAIN THE FREEDOM TO DECIDE WHICH LISTING WILL BE PLACED.





Here are some recent events.
So if you see a workshop that you wish you hadn't missed -
Put in a request and if there is enough interest we will try to schedule another.
THANKS

 <> MARCH 2005

Tuesday, March 1, 10 am - 4 pm, Burbank
The Art Of Aroma Therapy
Tuesday, March 1, 10 am - 4 pm, Burbank
Michelle Bellamy,
3808 Riverside Drive 302, Burbank, CA 91505
Fee $120. Includes all materials necessary to create 3 products, includes containers, bases and essential oils.
RSVP: 818-266-9699 Space is limited, so register early today…small classes allow more individual time. Send check made payable to: Michelle Bellamy, to 3044 Waukegan Ave, Simi Valley, 93063

A class that introduces you to essential oils that are safe and effective for a wide range of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual applications. Hands on blending making your own products, in lotions, bath salts, diffuser synergies or vibrational blends. Excellent hand-outs of recipes, blending basics, and resources. Learn to create a beautiful gift for Valentine's Day!

Instruction: Michelle Bellamy is an Aromatherapist who has taken over 300 hours in Aromatherapy courses, a Massage Therapist, Intuitive Body/Mind Practitioner, Certified Hypnotist, and a Consultant in Natural Fertility & Childbirth.


Wednesday, March 2, 7 pm - 9 pm, South Pasadena
Holistic Moms Network - How Stress Affects Your Nervous System Community Room, South Pasadena Public Library
Chapter Leader: Julia Clowney, 323-691-6556
laholisticmoms@flyinbaby.com www.holisticmoms.org
Holistic Chiropractor, Vahe Kostanian, will present a lecture on and what you can do to keep your kids healthy.



March 3, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
Celebrating Womanhood, with Janice Kalec and Edy Rose
4 Thursdays: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 181, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
RSVP: 818-999-6590         FEE: $100 for 4 evenings.
These are interactive journeys, filled with celebrations and rituals to honor womanhood. The first evening is an introduction to the series, and the following evenings are on 'the maiden', 'mothering oneself', 'wise woman' - finding the wisdom within and sharing it with the community.


Friday, March 4, 7 pm, Encino
The Fragrant Alchemist, a Natural Perfumery Class
Introduction Friday, March 4, 7 pm, Encino
Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, 10 am - 5 pm
Classroom space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
RSVP: Roxana Villa, 818.992.0490 or rox@roxanavilla.com
Cost: $275 (Includes all materials and a $25 workbook)

Roxana Villa hosts a class taught by Eva-Marie Lind, sponsored by David Crow's company, Floracopeia: Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures Presents:
The Fragrant Alchemist - Natural Perfumery - Level One

Eva Marie Lind is the Executive Director and Artistic Creator of Natural Perfumes for Floracopeia

Join us for a unique and educational weekend retreat devoted to the art and science of creating natural perfumes. The program begins with a Friday evening reception and introduction, followed by two full days of intensive hands-on training in natural perfumery. The weekend is a rich emersion into the world of aromatic plants, accompanied with multimedia presentations and a full selection of the finest aromatic treasures. Students will acquire the foundation skills to proficiently select and blend essential oils, exotics, and natural base elements.
Complete workshop details at http://www.floracopeia.com/calendar.php

Eva-Marie is a passionate perfumery artist, an expert in the science of distillation, an advocate of ecological awareness, and an educator of alternative healing and sustainable living practices. She has practiced as a clinical aromatologist for 14 years, and held the position of program lead and department dean at private career colleges dedicated to alternative medicine and healing arts. Her graduate studies in France in 1998 advanced her skills as a master blender and perfumer, leading her to serve as a research, educational and fragrance consultant for several leading, International companies. Uncloaking the language of scent and fundamentals of fragrance blending, her first book, Aromatiques, A Sensualist¹s Guide to Aromatic oils (Bay/Soma), was published in 2002. Éva-Marie is the Director of Natural Perfumery at Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures. She can be reached at evamarie@floracopeia.com


Sunday, March 6, 11 am - 2 pm .
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.Grassroots Natural Market 818-968-5002
1119 Fair Oaks Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030
lachildhoodkm@aol.com


March 10, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
Celebrating Womanhood, with Janice Kalec and Edy Rose
4 Thursdays: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 181, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
RSVP: 818-999-6590         FEE: $100 for 4 evenings.
These are interactive journeys, filled with celebrations and rituals to honor womanhood. The first evening is an introduction to the series, and the following evenings are on 'the maiden', 'mothering oneself', 'wise woman' - finding the wisdom within and sharing it with the community.



Saturday, March 12, 10 am - 1 pm, Van Nuys

Home Health Care Workshop by Wiep de Vries
Hosted by Rosalie Bate at the City School
17424 Sherman Way
Lake Balboa, CA 91406
RSVP: 818-832-7114 or         Fee: $30 per person



Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13th, 9 am - 4:30 pm, Cardiff (San Diego County)
Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences
RSVP and info: gssinger@pacbell.net On the Subject line please write "HANDLE Cardiff course."
By Marlene Suliteanu, OTR/L, Certified Practitioner of HANDLE and Certified HANDLE Instructor.
For information about the speaker for both events: www.GetAbleTherapy.com
For information about The HANDLE Institute International: www.handle.org


Monday, March 14, 10 am - 1 pm
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.Michelle Bellamy
805-582-0995
3044 Waukegan Ave Simi Valley, CA 93063
mialuna@sbcglobal.net



Thursday, March 24, 7 - 8:30 pm, Temple City
The Vision and Learning Link with Derek Tong, O.D., FAAO, FCOVD
Center for Vision Development Optometry, 5546 Rosemead Blvd. Ste. 207 (second floor), Temple City, CA 91780
RSVP: 626-614-8303 FREE EVENT
How to identify children whose vision restricts learning.
How the way children “see” the world affect their behavior
How to build school performance by enhancing vision
How and why vision development therapy works.


Wednesday, March 30, 10 am - 1 pm.
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.Kitty Freeman
818-363-9338
17615 Ludlow St Granada Hills, CA 91344
kitty.free@verizon.net

FEBRUARY 2005

Wednesday, Feb 2, 7 pm -9 pm, South Pasadena
Holistic Moms Network - Effectively Handling Power Struggles .
Community Room, South Pasadena Public Library
Chapter Leader: Julia Clowney, 323-691-6556
laholisticmoms@flyinbaby.com www.holisticmoms.org

Do you long for peaceful interactions, yet find yourself struggling to complete even minor tasks because of the constant battles? Join us for an interactive workshop with Michelle Browning, an INCAF Certified Parent Educator and owner of Parenting with Intention, a conscious parenting resource located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Michelle will present simple practices that prevent power struggles and reduce the intensity of those that do occur.


Saturday, Feb. 5 Los Angeles
The Nutrition Seminar
Dr. Tim O'Shea - author of The Sanctity of Human Blood
Holiday Inn LAX, 9901 S La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA 310-649-5151
DCs CE credit: $215 advance, $240 at the door
Dentists - 8 hrs CE credit $175CA Nurses - 8 hrs CE credit $125
General Public: $99, Spouse or student: $49
12 hours CE credit - includes technique
Reservations - Please call 408-298-1800

Nutritional Considerations In Chiropractic Practice:
Includes 4 hours technique. This multimedia presentation will focus on: nutrition in practice: adjunct or distraction? - critical importance of enzymes for clean blood - metabolic vs. digestive enzymes - Weston A. Price: the healthiest people on earth - the definition of processed food - brain fats, neurology, and chiropractic - blood detox from vaccines, heavy metals, and processed foods - probiotics and allergies - colon detox, leaky gut syndrome - the circulating immune system - live cell analysis abd blood detox - hydrogenated oils vs. essential fats - whole foods vs. processed - weight loss - history, development, and physics of CT and MRI ? indications for CT vs. MRI - X-ray positioning review: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine - X-ray positioning of extremities - slides of commonly missed pathologies: methods for careful analysis - minimizing liability.


Monday, February 7, 11 am - 2 pm .
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.
Erica Orosco 818-766-2088
4333 Wilkinson Ave Studio City, CA 91604
erica@homeschoolgarden.org


Wednesday, Feb. 9 7 - 8:30 pm, Porter Ranch
Nourishing the Whole Child: Laying a Foundation for Lifelong Success
By Dr. Marcy Axness, Ph.D. www.quantumparenting.com
Whole Foods Market, Porter Ranch
Marcy Axness, Ph.D., speaks and writes internationally on parenting issues, using as a narrative foundation her experience as an adoptee and a mother. Her Quantum Parenting approach promotes the support of optimal child development, as well as optimal parenting satisfaction - through the thoughtful, practical application of leading-edge research.


Friday, Feb. 11, 6:15 pm sharp, Pasadena
Trans-Generational Soul Healing
Friday, Feb. 11, 6:15 pm sharp, Pasadena
$30 Individuals, $50 Couples & Free for first time participants
Saturday/Sunday, Feb. 12, 13, 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
$350 Clients, $175 General Participants
We can guarantee only 7 clients per weekend to work on a personal issue. All spaces are given away on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please register early.

Upcoming Dates: March 11/12/13, April 8/9/10, May 13/14/15, June 10/11/12

For more info and to register e-mail:
Orders of Life Association, Margot Ridler, Facilitator, 800-439-9629
1911 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
< a href="mailto:Info@MargotRidler.com">          www.margotridler.com



Friday, February 11, 2005, 7:00 pm, Van Nuys FREE EVENT
Antidepressant Risks: Are There Safer Alternatives? With Julia Ross
Friday, February 11, 2005, 7:00 pm, Van Nuys FREE EVENT
Safe Harbor, in partnership with the American Holistic Nurses Association, presents best-
selling author Julia Ross (Mood Cure, Diet Cure) speaking on Antidepressant Risks: Are
There Safer Alternatives?
Sherman Oaks Hospital, 4929 Van Nuys Boulevard in Sherman Oaks
(in the Doctor¹s Conference Room) Admission is free.

Julia Ross, M.A., M.F.T., is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychology and has founded
and directed seven treatment programs for eating disorders, addictions, and mood problems in

the San Francisco Bay area since1980. In 1988 Ross founded the Recovery Systems Clinic in Mill Valley, California, and serves as Executive Director. Together with her team of nutritionists and holistic physicians, she has developed an innovative treatment model incorporating specialized nutrient therapy and biochemical rebalancing strategies.

Please join Safe Harbor for what promises to be an enlightening and informative event.
For more information on Safe Harbor see www.AlternativeMentalHealth.com.



Saturday, February 12, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.Martina Turner Highland Hall 818-349-1394 ex. 220
17100 Superior St Northridge, CA 91324




Saturday, February 12, Ventura
The Vaccine Seminar
Dr. Tim O'Shea - author of The Sanctity of Human Blood
805-658-1212, Four Points Sheraton, 1050 Schooner Dr., Ventura, CA
Cost: 12 hours CE credit for DCs: $215 advance, $240 at door
8 hours CE credit for CA dentists: $175 advance $200 at door
8 hours CE credit for CA nurses - $125
General public: $99, Spouse or student: $49

The Vaccine Seminar, a full day 12 hour multimedia presentation, will focus on:
history of vaccines - ingredients of vaccines- how vaccines are made - the science behind vaccines- current laws regarding vaccines- The Germ Theory of Disease - mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde- hematology review; blood detox- role of the FDA - natural vs. artificial immunity- scientific proof of efficacy - hematology review - blood detox- Gulf War Syndrome - I and II - the chiropractic position on vaccines- exemption forms / exemption laws - the real causes of disease- comparison with Europe's required list - bioterrorism and vaccine sales- difference between vaccination and immunization - the human genome- why there are 40 mandated vaccines for US school children- Congressional hearings on autism, Rep. Dan Burton - new vaccines coming soon: AIDS, anthrax, smallpox, SARS - the new Mandated Schedule - the new 'High Risk' category- the history and science of smallpox vaccine- the new flu vaccine controversy.

This will be a rare opportunity to see the most current research available about this important topic. Before politics or journalism enters the discussion, the decision whether to vaccinate is fundamentally a scientific one. The references cited in this seminar are not from the field of alternative health, but derive from mainstream medicine, mainstream science, and mainstream law. In this seminar you will get all the information you need to make a truly informed decision for your child in this thoroughly referenced, clear, and entertaining presentation.
Book: $16 (8th edition)
Audio CD version of full day seminar now available
Book orders - Please call: 408.298.1800




Saturday, February 12, 1 - 4 pm
Your Hero's Journey 1, 2 on 2 Saturdays - February 12,19 from 1 - 4 pm
presented by Janet Bernson, the Healing Artist
at The Learning Light Foundation in Anaheim. Go to www.learninglight.org for more information and to sign up



Sunday, Feb. 13, 8:30 - 6 pm:
Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing
Sunday, Feb. 13, 8:30 - 6 pm: Past Life Healing Seminar with Laura Fine
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Sunday, Feb. 20, 8:30 am - 6 pm: Introduction to Transpersonal Healing
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 - 12:30 pm: Healing Exchange
RSVP to Susan: 323-663-6551




Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3 pm
Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing
Sunday, Feb. 13, 8:30 - 6 pm: Past Life Healing Seminar with Laura Fine
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Sunday, Feb. 20, 8:30 am - 6 pm: Introduction to Transpersonal Healing
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 - 12:30 pm: Healing Exchange
RSVP to Susan: 323-663-6551




Wednesday, February 16, 7 - 8:30 pm, Temple City
A.D.D. Just Doesn't Add Up! By Derek Tong, O.D., FAAO, FCOVD
Center for Vision Development Optometry, 5546 Rosemead Blvd. Ste. 207 (second floor), Temple City, CA 91780
RSVP: 626-614-8303 FREE EVENT
Many doctors, educators and parents express growing concern at the increasing number of young people being put on powerful medication for Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition often identified only by vague symptoms. A disproportionate number of young people are labeled and treated for A.D.D. in the U.S. compared to most other countries. This fact alarms many authorities, including law enforcement officials who now report high levels of abuse of A.D.D. and A.D.H.D. -related, prescribed drugs.
In this workshop, you'll learn current facts, and how to assess, test for and distinguish visual conditions that mimic or complicated A.D.D. You'll learn simple vision tests and what questions to ask.



February 17, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
Celebrating Womanhood, with Janice Kalec and Edy Rose
4 Thursdays: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 181, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
RSVP: 818-999-6590         FEE: $100 for 4 evenings.
These are interactive journeys, filled with celebrations and rituals to honor womanhood. The first evening is an introduction to the series, and the following evenings are on 'the maiden', 'mothering oneself', 'wise woman' - finding the wisdom within and sharing it with the community.


Saturday, February 19, 10 am - 1 pm
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P. Lori Austein 818-366-8428
17116 Orozco St. Granada Hills, CA 91344
austein@ix.netcom.com





Saturday, February 19, 1 - 4 pm
Your Hero's Journey 1, 2 on 2 Saturdays - February 12,19 from 1 - 4 pm
presented by Janet Bernson, the Healing Artist
at The Learning Light Foundation in Anaheim. Go to www.learninglight.org for more information and to sign up


Sunday, Feb. 20, 8:30 am - 6 pm:
Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing
Sunday, Feb. 13, 8:30 - 6 pm: Past Life Healing Seminar with Laura Fine
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Sunday, Feb. 20, 8:30 am - 6 pm: Introduction to Transpersonal Healing
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 - 12:30 pm: Healing Exchange
RSVP to Susan: 323-663-6551




Sunday, February 20 , 12 - 4 pm.
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.Ilka Sternberger 310-390-4270
3545 Rosewood Ave Los Angeles, CA 90066
ilkayan@aol.com



Wednesday, Feb. 23, 7 - 8:30 pm, Solana Beach (San Diego County)
Beyond Labels: Treating Neurodevelopmental Probelms at Their Roots" -- introducing the paradigm of the Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency (HANDLE).
By Marlene Suliteanu, OTR/L, Certified Practitioner of HANDLE and Certified HANDLE Instructor.
Montessori Elementary School, 1010 Solana Drive, next to I-5
Free event.
[NOTE: Marlene needs 20 interested participants to deliver this important presentation. Interested parents can call Kathy May at 818-968-5002 to register for a workshop in Los Angeles.
Marlene is part of our speakers bureau
For information about the speaker for both events: www.GetAbleTherapy.com
For information about The HANDLE Institute International: www.handle.org



Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1 - 3 pm:
Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing
Sunday, Feb. 13, 8:30 - 6 pm: Past Life Healing Seminar with Laura Fine
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Sunday, Feb. 20, 8:30 am - 6 pm: Introduction to Transpersonal Healing
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 - 12:30 pm: Healing Exchange
RSVP to Susan: 323-663-6551




February 24, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
Celebrating Womanhood, with Janice Kalec and Edy Rose
4 Thursdays: February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 7 - 9:30 pm, Woodland Hills
5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 181, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
RSVP: 818-999-6590         FEE: $100 for 4 evenings.
These are interactive journeys, filled with celebrations and rituals to honor womanhood. The first evening is an introduction to the series, and the following evenings are on 'the maiden', 'mothering oneself', 'wise woman' - finding the wisdom within and sharing it with the community.



Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 - 12:30 pm:
Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing
Sunday, Feb. 13, 8:30 - 6 pm: Past Life Healing Seminar with Laura Fine
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Sunday, Feb. 20, 8:30 am - 6 pm: Introduction to Transpersonal Healing
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1 - 3 pm: Becoming Naturally Therapeutic
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9:30 - 12:30 pm: Healing Exchange
RSVP to Susan: 323-663-6551



Sunday, February 27 , 11 am - 2 pm .
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.Joya Roy 626-799-2669
70 Lakeview Rd Pasadena, CA 91105
joyarab@hotmail.com




Monday, Feb. 28, 10 am - 1 pm, Topanga
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
with Wellness Nurse
Wiep de Vries, RN

* The Value of Fevers
* The Power of the Immune-System
* Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies

New research is showing that a child's long-term health may be better served when parents, rather than suppressing illness with medicines, allow their child to go through common childhood illnesses, while supporting the healing process. more details

Fee: $30 Couples: $50
Potluck lunch
Incentive Bonus: To encourage you to share this vital information with your friends, we are offering a $5.00 discount for every friend you bring to a workshop.
When you bring 3 friends, you will recieve $15.00 off the fee!

The Wellness Nurses, sponsored by iHerb, Inc.,
teach workshops in cooperation with the LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR CHILDHOOD



R.S.V.P.Hara Lewis

JUNE 2004

June 3, Thursday, 7 - 8:30 pm, Studio City Homeschool Garden
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with the WELLNESS NURSES
Introductory Workshops

4333 Wilkinson Ave, Studio City, CA 91604
RSVP: Erica 818-766-2088 www.homeschoolgarden.org
Limited Seating! FEE $10
more details


June 4, Friday, 9 - 12 am, Pasadena
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with the WELLNESS NURSES
3 hour Workshops Costs $30 Couples $50

3273 Vosburg Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
For directions and RSVP: Maria Blum 626-398-1718
more details


June 6, Sunday, 12 - 3 pm, Los Angeles
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with the WELLNESS NURSES
3 hour Workshops Costs $30 Couples $20

Location: 858 S. Windsor Blvd. Los Angeles
Corner of Windsor and Francis, between Wilshire and Olympic, Crenshaw and Lucerne.
RSVP: Polly 323-930-0881.
more details


June 16, Wednesday, 6:15 - 8:30 pm, Santa Monica
FREE SEMINAR

TO BE OR NOT TO BE VACCINATED

A Forum to Support Parents In Making an Informed Decision
with Lauren Feder, M.D. & Jeanne Lisella, D.C.
June 16, Wednesday, 6:15 - 8:30 pm, Santa Monica
Family Chiropractic, 3435 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 101, S.M.
Seating Limited - Please RSVP by calling Dr. Lynn Kerew's Office: 310-399-0337

Are Vaccines Really Necessary?
How Vaccines Work
Vaccines and Mercury
Vaccine Side Effects
Precautions & Contraindications
Exemptionsâ€"Know Your Rights
Know Your Alternatives

Come and listen to two holistic healthcare practitioners questioning the wisdom and safety of the mass use of multiple vaccines in early childhood. Get all your questions addressed about your child's vaccination options.

THE PRESENTERS
Lauren Feder, Medical Doctor, specializes in homeopathy for children, adults and pregnancy. She has lectured extensively on homeopathy and natural parenting issues. She is the mother of two boys. (www.drfeder.com)

Jeanne Lisella, Chiropractic Doctor, has a family practice offering sports medicine, pre- and postnatal care for women. She treats women for menopause and osteoporosis. Dr. Lisella lobbies on behalf of the Pediatric Chiropractic Association for vaccine safety. She is the mother of a 6 year old girl.

This Forum is hosted by
Dr. Lynn Kerew, D.C., and Wiep de Vries, RN, and founder of the L.A. Alliance for Childhood.

May 2004

May 8, Saturday, 2:30 - 4:15 pm, W. Hollywood
Natural Approaches to Childhood Illnesses with Dr. Christine Anderson, D.C. and The Wellness Nurses. Benefits of Chiropractic for Kids. The Value of Fever, the Power of the Immune-System, and Natural Remedies.
Fee $15. Location: Kid Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1445 N. Gardner Street W. Hollywood, CA 90046, 323-436-2735



May 8, Saturday, 8:00 am-12:00 pm. USC-AYUDA Free Dental Clinic at A Place Called Home, Los Angeles, South of the 10 FWY. Free dental examinations, dental cleaning, oral hygiene instruction, professional floride treatments, and dental sealant for all children age 6-20!


May 9, MOTHERS DAY! MOTHERS ­ THE REAL STORY
The 2004 Mothers & More Mother¹s Day Campaign - local chapter hold activities to encourage mothers to talk with each other about their real life experiences as mothers and spotlight the ways in which the media shapes images of mothers that do not match our experiences.
Among the nationwide activities, Mothers & More will have a ³Mom's Media Reality Check² to identify the ³Seven Deadly Stereotypes² of mothers in the media. Local chapters will be holding a variety of events coast to coast. Campaign t-shirts and special downloadable Mother's Day cards are available too. For all the information, and all the tools you need to participate, visit www.mothersandmore.org.



May 9, Sunday, 11:00 am ­ 3:00 pm, Lake Balboa Park Mother¹s Day Gathering.
A potluck picnic and sharing of resources. The gathering is inspired by the life, words and actions of Julia Ward Howe, the Author of the Mothers Day Proclamation. In addition to a fun family afternoon with lovely people, the gathering will provide a forum for Mothers to express their personal commitments and invite their communities to join them in taking collective action.

May 15, Saturday, 10 a.m. Arts workshops & 11 a.m. "Journey to Cordoba."
Saturday Mornings at the Opera, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. This is for toddlers with adults in tow to enjoy crafts, a music history lesson and a child-friendly version of an opera.


MAY 22nd, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., The John Aaroe Foundation sponsors "Expanding Children's thinking through the use of Unusual Materials", a workshop for teachers and parents Presented by The Growing Place, The New School West and rediscover.


May 26, Wednesday, 7:15 pm, South Pasadena
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with Wellness Nurse Wiep
Free Seminar at Grassroots Natural Market and Kitchen, 1119 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena. RSVP 626-799-0156
more details

Memorial Day Weekend

May 29, 30 & 31, Topanga Days Country Fair. Topanga Days is a three-day festival set at the top of the beautiful Community House grounds in the heart of Topanga Canyon. Offers non-stop diverse music on two stages, an array of food booths, a fun filled children's area & zany contests. Over 75 one of a kind artisans craft booths.



May 28, 29 and 30, Southern California/Nevada Area La Leche League Conference.
Hilton Costa Mesa Costa Mesa, CA. Theme: Breastfeeding in Today's World. Special Features: continuing education available for RDs, LCSWs, MFTs, RNs & IBCLCs; Bookstore; Exhibits and Theme Baskets, Children's Activities, Fashion Show; Family Buffet Dinners and Saturday Night Family Entertainment. details



May 29, Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm, Santa Monica
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses
3 hour Workshops Costs $30 Couples $20

Hari's REI Studio
2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite #121, S.M.
Entrance on 30th Street, on Westside of Street
RSVP: Wiep 626-798-1592 lachildhood@cs.com

more details

JUNE 2004

June 3, Thursday, 7 - 8:30 pm, Studio City Homeschool Garden
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with the WELLNESS NURSES
Introductory Workshops

4333 Wilkinson Ave, Studio City, CA 91604
RSVP: Erica 818-766-2088 www.homeschoolgarden.org
Limited Seating! FEE $10
more details


June 4, Friday, 9 - 12 am, Pasadena
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with the WELLNESS NURSES
3 hour Workshops Costs $30 Couples $50

3273 Vosburg Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
For directions and RSVP: Maria Blum 626-398-1718
more details


June 6, Sunday, 12 - 3 pm, Los Angeles
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with the WELLNESS NURSES
3 hour Workshops Costs $30 Couples $20

Location: 858 S. Windsor Blvd. Los Angeles
Corner of Windsor and Francis, between Wilshire and Olympic, Crenshaw and Lucerne.
RSVP: Polly 323-930-0881.
more details


June 16, Wednesday, 6:15 - 8:30 pm, Santa Monica
FREE SEMINAR

TO BE OR NOT TO BE VACCINATED

A Forum to Support Parents In Making an Informed Decision
with Lauren Feder, M.D. & Jeanne Lisella, D.C.
June 16, Wednesday, 6:15 - 8:30 pm, Santa Monica
Family Chiropractic, 3435 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 101, S.M.
Seating Limited - Please RSVP by calling Dr. Lynn Kerew's Office: 310-399-0337

Are Vaccines Really Necessary?
How Vaccines Work
Vaccines and Mercury
Vaccine Side Effects
Precautions & Contraindications
Exemptionsâ€"Know Your Rights
Know Your Alternatives

Come and listen to two holistic healthcare practitioners questioning the wisdom and safety of the mass use of multiple vaccines in early childhood. Get all your questions addressed about your child's vaccination options.

THE PRESENTERS
Lauren Feder, Medical Doctor, specializes in homeopathy for children, adults and pregnancy. She has lectured extensively on homeopathy and natural parenting issues. She is the mother of two boys. (www.drfeder.com)

Jeanne Lisella, Chiropractic Doctor, has a family practice offering sports medicine, pre- and postnatal care for women. She treats women for menopause and osteoporosis. Dr. Lisella lobbies on behalf of the Pediatric Chiropractic Association for vaccine safety. She is the mother of a 6 year old girl.

This Forum is hosted by
Dr. Lynn Kerew, D.C., and Wiep de Vries, RN, and founder of the L.A. Alliance for Childhood.

APRIL 2004

April 1st, Thursday, 7:00 - 9:45 pm, Santa Monica
Healing your Childhood for the Love of your Children with Laura Fine.
An experiential seminar designed to provide insight and development of our innate gifts and healing of our childhood wounds - thereby increasing love, awareness and compassion for yourself and your children..
With Laura Fine. For info visit http://www.lionheartla.com/course_schedule.htm.


April 3rd, Saturday, 1:30 - 6:30 pm, Venice
Sacred Birth - Moving from Fear to Faith
A Workshop to bring Spirit into your Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond with Stephany Dawn. details


April 3, 2004, Saturday, 10am until 2pm, Santa Monica
The Santa Monica Family YMCA Safe & Healthy Kids Day will bring together hundreds of children and families to this annual celebration. The day is designed to showcase the wide range of activities and youth sports available to kids at the Santa Monica Family YMCA. Showing kids it is fun to get healthy is what the YMCA Safe & Healthy Kids Day is all about.

April 3rd, Saturday, All Day Nutritional Seminar, Pauma Valley
Health & Healing from Nature's Bounty, a Nutritional Seminar presented by Tierra Miguel CSA Farm. A special bus leaves from Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks and Pasadena, hosted by Wiep. Call 626-798-1592 to RSVP. details

April 14, Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:15 pm, Santa Monica
A Natural Approach to Childhood Illnesses with the Wellness Nurses.
The Value of Fever, the Power of the Immune-System, and Natural Remedies.
Fee $10. Location: RIE HOUSE suite #121 on 30th Street in Santa Monica
2 doors north of Ocean Park Blvd. on the west side of the street


April 21, Wednesday, 7:00 pm, Ramo Auditorium, Caltech, Pasadena
The Disappearance of Play with DAVID ELKIND

April 23, Friday, 10 am - 1 pm, Altadena Earth Day Cookout! An LAAC sponsored event.

April 24th, Saturday, 1:00 pm ­ 4:00 pm, Echo Park
The Center for Non Violent Education and Parenting¹s Festival of Childhood ­ Creating a Peaceful World.
Speakers, music, entertainment, arts & crafts and other activities for children and parents. Echo Park United Methodist Church. (213) 484-6676.


April 28, Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Santa Monica
Your Child's Health: Natural Choices with Dr. Murray Clarke, D.Hom., L.Ac.
Natural Approaches on allergies, eczema, recurrent infections, ADHD, autism.
Free lecture at Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy, 629 Broadway, SM, 90401
For information call (310) 395-1131 or visit www.childlife.net

April 24, Saturday, 2-7 pm, Woodland Hills
Grand opening of THE HEALING ROSE HOLISTIC SKIN CARE CENTER Dr. Hauschka Skin Care products & services
21210 Costanso Street, Woodland Hills, Ca. 91364, 818-888-9103 RSVP 310-395-4099 Great for MOM's delight and relaxation. They carry full line of Dr. Hauschka skin, hair and body products, Weleda personal care and home care essentials, including Weleda's homeopathic preparations. Gift baskets for the up-coming Mother's Day will be offered at a significant discount. Please come, partake in our celebration, enter a drawing, enjoy healthy food and drink and a company of like-hearted folks.

April 24, Saturday, 2:30 - 4 pm, Los Angeles.
VACCINE SAFETY WORKSHOP with Dr. Christine Anderson Kid Chiropractic Family Wellness Center
445 N. Gardner St, Los Angeles, for Reservations call 323-436-2735
$15 per person with advance PAID Non-refundable reservation. $25 per couple. $20 at the door, per person. No children, please!
Presented by Dr. Christine Anderson, Board Certified in Chiropractic Pediatrics and Pregnancy; Degree in Homeopathy. Learn all about the diseases for which there are vaccinations - how you get them, when they occur, and how deadly they are. Learn about how vaccines are made, their side effects, and how effective they are. Learn about alternatives to vaccination. Only after you have all the facts can you make an informed decision about whether or not you want to vaccinate your child! You do have a choice!

April 25, Sunday, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Studio City
Discipline with Respect with Erica Orosco from Homeschool Garden
Learn about different discipline styles and find out what style you are using. Learn to distinguish between punishment and discipline. Learn the reasons behind undesirable behavior. Information and practical skills using observation, problem-solving techniques, and follow through.
Erica Orosco, 4333 Wilkinson Ave, Studio City, 91604. Location may change! Call 818-766-2088 to RSVP.

April 28, Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Santa Monica
Your Child's Health: Natural Choices with Dr. Murray Clarke, D.Hom., L.Ac.
Natural Approaches on allergies, eczema, recurrent infections, ADHD, autism.
Free lecture at Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy, 629 Broadway, SM, 90401 For information call (310) 395-1131 or visit www.childlife.net.

April 29-May 2, 2004, ATLC SUMMIT in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco
The 2nd Annual Summit on Bonding and Attachment: "Healing a Nation's Trauma"
The vital role of secure attachment and optimal brain development in preventing violence, addiction, and depression. http://atlc.org/members/summit2/program.php
Presented by The Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children. A very worthwhile Summit.
Please reply if you would like to go. We can travel together. Register before April 1st. to get the discount!

MARCH 2004

March 25th, Thursday 11:00 am, Downtown LA
Join the march organized by the Say Yes To Children Network
Proposed California budget cuts will Hurt Moms & their families - what's a Mother to do? Join
the march and show your child how democracy works! details


March 26-27, 2004, Friday, Saturday, Glendale
California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools Convention 2004 details


March 26th, Friday, 6:00 p.m. ­ 9:00 p.m., Los Angeles
The Center for Non-Violent Education and Parenting presents Charles the Clown. details


March 26th, 27th & 28th, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Griffith Park.
Peace Camp ­Environmental, Political & Social Justice Workshops. Music, crafts,
political graphics. Day and evening programs. (626) 308-1363.


March 27th, Saturday, 2-5 pm, Pasadena
Grand Opening PARACELSUS Natural Family Health Center
Dr. Daniel Brousseau and Dr. Simon Barker invite you to join them for a special celebration details


March 28th, Friday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Los Angeles (Eagle Rock)
Conscious Women's Circle - Activating Energy & Planting Seeds
A Sanctuary of Support - enjoy this empowering evening with Constance Whitelaw, color therapist, yoga instructor, and teacher of bodymindspirit activities.
1577 Colorado Blvd. (across form Trader Joe's in Eagle Rock) Info 323-550-8182 Fee $25


March 29th, Monday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Manhattan Beach
"Expanding Your Horizons, a personal growth workshop for Parents and Educators.
By Bev Bos, Early Childhood Educator, Author and Recording Artist. details

DECEMBER 2003

WEDNESDAY DEC. 3
Babes in the Woods
See September for details

WEDNESDAY Dec. 17
Babes in the Woods
See September for details

NOVEMBER 2003

WEDNESDAY Nov.5
Babes in the Woods
See September for details

WEDNESDAY Nov. 19
Babes in the Woods
See September for details

OCTOBER 2003

4 Oct 03 San Diego CA
This full day multimedia presentation by Tim O'Shea
See SEPTEMBER 6th for details

WEDNESDAY Oct. 8
Babes in the Woods
See September for details

11 Oct 03 N. Hollywood, CA
This full day multimedia presentation by Tim O'Shea

WEDNESDAY Oct. 22,
Babes in the Woods
See September for details

SEPTEMBER 2003

6 Sep 03 -- SANTA BARBARA, CA
Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine
1919 State St.
Saturday - - 8 am
This full day multimedia presentation by Tim O'Shea D.C., will focus on:

- history of vaccines
- ingredients of vaccines
- how vaccines are made
- the science behind vaccines
- current laws regarding vaccines
- The Germ Theory of Disease
- mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde
- hematology review; blood detox
- role of the FDA
- natural vs. artificial immunity
- scientific proof of efficacy
- hematology review - blood detox
- Gulf War Syndrome
- the chiropractic position on vaccines
- exemption forms / exemption laws
- the real causes of disease
- comparison with Europe's required list
- bioterrorism and vaccine sales
- difference between vaccination and immunization - the human genome
- why there are 40 mandated vaccines for US school children
- Congressional hearings on autism, mercury, and anthrax, Rep. Dan Burton
- new vaccines coming soon: AIDS, anthrax, smallpox, SARS
- the new Mandated Schedule (Jan 2002)
- the new 'High Risk' category
- the history and science of smallpox vaccine
- Homeland Security Act

This will be a rare opportunity to see the most current research available about this important topic. Before politics or journalism enters the discussion, the decision whether to vaccinate is fundamentally a scientific one. The references cited in this seminar are not from the field of alternative health, but derive from mainstream medicine, mainstream science, and mainstream law.
In this seminar you will get all the information you need to make a truly informed decision for your child in this thoroughly referenced, clear, and entertaining presentation.
Visit Dr. O'Shea's web site www.thedoctorwithin.com for learning more about his background, his book “The Sanctity of Human Blood:Vaccination I$ Not Immunization -- 7th ed. -- 2003 and other topics.
4 Oct 03 San Diego CA
11 Oct 03 N. Hollywood, CA
General public: $99
Spouse or student: $49
Doctors, CE credit: $215 advance), $230 at the door
12 hours CE credit - DCs and NDs -- includes technique
Book: $14.98 (2003 edition)
Audio CD version of full day seminar now available
Reservations/book orders: Please call 408.298.1800 or by e-mail

COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER - Date to be announced

VACCINE SAFETY LECTURE BY DR. LAUREN FEDER, M.D.

There has been a growing movement among parents to question the safety of vaccines. Dr. Feder will present an overview of health, disease and each immunization. For parents who choose to vaccinate and for parents who have chosen not to vaccinate.
$25/adult $30/couple
Make your reservations early, seating is limited! (play area for children will be open)


The workshops will be held at Lauren's office:
The Beverly Hills Comprehensive Medical Group
8530 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 250
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 657-0551
(The office is one block west of La Cienega Blvd., on the corner of Le Doux)

Dr. Lauren Feder specializes in homeopathy for children, adults and pregnancy. She has lectured extensively on homeopathy and natural parenting issues. She is the mother of two boys.

Babes in the Woods
A touch, feel, and smell walk for babes up to age 3 and their moms/dads. A one hour long program with Barbara Baron.

A walk for parents and babes up to 4 years around Franklin Canyon Lake, feeling, smelling, seeing and enjoying nature, including at least ducks, turtles, frogs and birds. Walk is on paved road for strollers.

Offered Weds. 10 A.M. Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Nov.5, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 17. Special arrangements can be made for other dates with groups of 10 children or more. Call 1-310-858-7272 x 132.

Directions from the Valley:
From Ventura Fwy. (101) to Coldwater exit. Drive south 2.5 miles to Mulholland Drive stoplight. Franklin Canyon intersects with Mulholland at this point as a narrow residential street directly across from Tree People. Turn 90 degrees right, onto Franklin Canyon Drive. Sign says Road Closed 800 Feet. Sunset to Sunrise. Go about 2/3 mile to gravel parking lot on the left at the sign for Wm. O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom. Walk up hill to nature center.

Directions from Beverly Hills/West L.A.
From Sunset Blvd. turn north on Beverly Dr. Continue on Beverly Dr. by veering left at the, "to Coldwater Canyon Drive" sign. At the intersection of Mulholland Dr continue west to the stop light at Tree People. Make a 90 degree left hand turn, heading directly west onto Franklin Canyon Drive, a small residential street. Sign says Road Closed 800 Feet. Sunset to Sunrise. Travel about 2/3 mile to gravel parking lot on the left at the sign for Wm. O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom. Walk up hill to nature center.

Barbara has developed wonderful program to help children bond with nature. She does a Babes in the Woods walk at Franklin Canyon Park, and offers expressive Arts program for children. She has an M.A. in Counseling Psych and a year of art therapy training and has done part time k-5 counseling in the LA schools.

AUGUST

Tuesday August 26th

Healing your childhood,
for the love of your children.

A workshop by
Laura Fine, M.F.T., H.H.P., M.a.


Registration 6:30 PM
Workshop 7 - 9:45 PM

Registration: At the door: $40.
Location: 121 30th Street, Santa Monica (just North of Ocean Park Blvd.)
INFORMATION: Adrienne at 626-345-1978

This seminar will offer an experiential opportunity for you to explore and discover how your childhood hurts may be subconsciously or uncontrollably showing up as conflict you may be having with your children, or observing in your children's behaviors with other children.

As conscious parents we want the best for our children. An inner unsettling motivates us to seek the most natural and humanistic ways to rear our children in such a way that they can retain their innocence, spontaneity and purity in a culture surrounded by harsh and abrasive stimulation.

For our children to grow up in happy healthy homes, we the parents are in urgent need of something so big and obvious and paradoxically so subtle and hidden that we remain confused, unsure and immobilized by its presence. This need in parents is a deep, oftentimes unconscious inner call for the internal experience of unconditional self-loving kindness, self-compassion and self-respect that many of us did not receive from our parents. Oftentimes this lack was not due to malicious intent, but simply ignorance and inability of our parents to perceive us as children in a supportive conscious manner. In our determination not to repeat their mistakes, we often inadvertently over-compensate, perpetuating our legacy in a different direction.

Where we get stuck in our parenting or where our children 'act out' with other children and/or with us, could be a reflective mirror of a lack or overcompensation from our own history.

Purpose: To provide insight, understanding, healing of our childhood wounds and innate gifts, thereby increasing the love, awareness and compassion for yourself and your children.

The topic will include discussion on the five childhood developmental stages and how they show up as gifts and wounds in our interactive relationships as adults.

In order to gain the most insight and benefit from our experiential process together it will assist the deepening of your understanding and experience if you can please bring the following to the workshop:

1) Selected photos of your parents
2) Selected photos of your children (if you have children)
3) Selected photos of yourself as a child
4) Ask permission from one of your children to bring to the class a few of their favorite toys that you might borrow just for this evening. If you don't have children, if possible, bring a toy you might have liked to play with as a child.
5) Bring an inexpensive children's drawing pad.
6) Wear loose comfortable clothes that you can move freely and easily in.
7) If possible, bring a folding chair and pillow.

Laura would like to specifically incorporate your parenting questions and concerns: Please respond to the following:
1) Your reason for taking the workshop.
2) Any parenting questions and concerns.
3) A specific example of your response to a behavior with your child that is challenging for you. (For example: Johnny, who is 3, throws his toys at me when he feels frustrated when he doesn't get his way, and I respond by yelling at him, then I feel guilty.)

Please email your responses to at LauraLFine@aol.com no later than the 20th.

Looking forward to seeing you soon and beginning this exciting exploration.


JULY 2003

Friday July 18, 10 -12 AM Suggested Fee: $ 8
Place: Home of LAAC 647 Devirian Place Altadena, CA 91001
Parenting from the Inside - OUT
How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You
Raise Children Who Thrive…

Susan Baxter is a mother of 4 children who has worked as a College Instructor, Preschool Teacher, and a supervisor for Before and After school care programs.
Currently she is teaching Child Development for junior college students.

RSVP: (626)798-1592 or gatherthemoms@cs.com. Childcare provided for additional $ 5

Monday July 21, 3 - 5:30 PM Suggested Fee: $ 20
Place: Home of LAAC 647 Devirian Place Altadena, CA 91001
Practical Home Healthcare
Lots of practical information and tools to build your confidence level in treating your sick child in a natural way, using herbal compresses, wraps, and basic homeopathic remedies.
Wiep de Vries, RN and other nurses have studied various systems of complimentary healthcare and love to share practical information to support your child's health.

RSVP: (626)798-1592 or gatherthemoms@cs.com. Childcare provided for additional $ 5

Sunday July 20, 11 - 2 PM Suggested Fee: $ 45 (lunch included)
Place: Home of Orit 17615 Mayall Street Northridge, CA 91325
Quick Vegan Meals for Families
A hands-on cooking class to prepare 6 quick delicious and nutritious dishes for your family. Sharing lunch included in fee/time.
(maximum 12 moms - questions for Kristin? Call 949-650-1278)

Kristin Pangrazio, a mom of two, is a Kushi Institute trained macrobiotic cook. She is also specializing in the Body Ecology Diet, and Cultured Foods

RSVP: (626)798-1592 or gatherthemoms@cs.com. Childcare provided for additional $ 5


Thursday July 24, 10 - 12 PM Suggested Fee: $ 8
Place: Home of Lori 17116 Orozco Street Granada Hills, CA 91344

Nurturing your Child's Senses & THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY
Accessing the wisdom that is inherent in each developmental stage in childhood. Choosing age-appropriate activities and how to engage your child in imaginative play. Home environment & impact of media on play.

Rosalie Bate and Rosario Wright, moms and Waldorf teachers, have extensive experience with preschool and kindergarten age children.

RSVP: (626)798-1592 or gatherthemoms@cs.com. Childcare provided for additional $ 5