Monthly Meeting

Feb8

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 7th at 10 AM at the Panera in North Fayette (by Walmart) in the VIP room.

In the case of inclement weather, please check Montour School District for a delay or cancellation. We will reschedule our meeting if the weather is bad. An email will be sent to everyone on our email list the morning of the meeting if we need to cancel.

If you have any questions, please contact us!

You can also find more information about our monthly meetings here.

We look forward to seeing you and your little ones!

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Help! I can’t put my baby down!

Jan12

Often mom’s are surprised by the intense need their baby has for them that first year of life. Sometimes they wonder if something is wrong with their baby or if they are spoiling them by holding them so much. This need to be close to mom is a very normal, natural behavior and one that is healthy for both the baby and mom. Read more on the Women’s Health Today blog on why this intense time is so important and why it makes sense biologically:

Help! I can’t put my baby down!

 

Laying with your kids to help them fall asleep is not a bad habit!

Dec12

When my first son was born, he wanted to be held ALL THE TIME to sleep. For naps and throughout the night. It didn’t feel right to put him down and let him cry, especially because I knew he would nurse right to sleep and stay happy and content in my arms or sleeping next to me. If this sounds like your baby, know you are not alone! For helpful tips on co-sleeping safely, see La Leche League’s Safe Sleep Seven.

We recently came across this article on laying with your children as they fall asleep. It is a wonderful reminder of how you can meet the needs of your child in whatever stage they are in and that there is nothing wrong with being there for them as they fall asleep!

Read more here: Lying down with your kids until they fall asleep is not a bad habit