Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Join Us Wednesday,March 22nd

Dearest Mama Bears,
Mama Bears Picnic will be hosting
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant:
Carolina Romanyuk,
who will be sharing her presentation:
“How to Raise a Happy and Healthy Sleeper”,
and also be available to answer questions.
Carolina’s WEBSITE
I did have this scheduled for tomorrow, but as
things and weather would have it, I re-scheduled it
for next Wednesday, March 22nd at
Area Yoga, 144 Montague St between 2:30 and 4:30pm.
I would love to have a great turn-out, and it would help,
if you would register in advance.
LINK to register
The price is the same as a single class ($18) or one class
on your class card. If you find that day-of, you cannot attend,
you will be un-registered.
Mama Bears Picnic is our social/educational get together for
new mothers and their babies, newborn thru pre-crawl.
No yoga involved….but bring your lunch or snack and enjoy
a cozy gathering of the clan.
Arrive anytime after 2:30 to join the group and benefit from
Carolina’s professional offering.
I am so happy to have found her, as this has been a subject
requested by many people.
We would also like to bring this to a Saturday workshop format,
and wonder whom amoungst you are interested in that, and which dates
in April might work.
Please write back with your thoughts on that, and do pre-register for
next Wednesday’s event.
See you there!
Jody

Monday, May 2, 2016

May 18th: A Special Educational Event in conjunction with Mount Sinai Doctors of Brooklyn Heights

BABY SKIN CARE
SKIN: It's how we contact the world outside, and how the world contacts us

Mama Bears Picnic is happy to announce an extremely valuable  presentation on May 18th
BABY SKIN CARE

Arrive with your baby, newborn thru pre-crawl anytime after 2pm to AREA YOGA, 144 Montague St and settle into some nice chill and chat with other local new mothers. Then, at 3pm, Dr. Stephen Turner MD, Pediatrician and Medical Director of Mount Sinai Doctors, 300 Cadman Plaza West, will join our group to discuss Baby Skin Care.

Dr. Turner will address topics such as: Diaper Rash, Cradle Cap, Infant Acne, Insect Bites, Sun Protection, Eczema, Rashes Associated with Illnesses, and more.

As new mothers, we welcome all opportunities to educate ourselves to our baby’s medical needs. Often, education comes during that acute phase, when concern is devoted to re-establishing baby’s well- being. An emotional time, when many questions are asked and time is at a premium. Dr Turner’s presentation will illuminate the nature of many infant dermatological situations for you before they happen. He will distinguish between the normal and the attention requiring. You will gain a better understanding of your baby’s skin, and how to protect and maintain healthy skin qualities and function. Dr. Turner is a longtime Brooklyn Heights resident. He is the director of the beautiful comprehensive facilities at Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights, where he also practices pediatric medicine. Dr. Turner, himself, is a concerned father and welcomes this opportunity to lend his support to the new mothers and babies of our community. We hope you will join us!
Dr.Stephen Turner of Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights
Mama Bears Picnic is nursing and bottle friendly.
BabyWearing encouraged, but strollers can be accommodated. Assistance provided.

$18 single class $75 5ClassCard (can also be used for Mama Bear Yoga)

Pre-registration is required, and you can do so online by locating the date and class on this SCHEDULE.

OR write to me directly at brooklynheightprenatal@gmail.com

This is a lovely and timely offering and we hope you and your baby can attend!

Monday, April 11, 2016

Wednesday, April 13th Naomi's Music Class

Singing to our babies!
The Power of Rhythm!
Join us this Wednesday, 
2-5pm at 
Area Yoga 
Partnering Up
Bringing in Happiness
144 Montague St for chilling and chatting and a delightful music class by Naomi of Naomi's Music to begin at 3! Mama Bears welcomes all new mothers and babies, newborn thru pre-crawl.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

BellyDancing with Baby this Wednesday, March 16th

a photo from Julia's workshop Dancing To Delivery
Many of you already know JULIA ARENSON as one of our excellent Prenatal Yoga teachers here at Area Yoga. Julia is also a birth and postpartum doula, and MIDDLE EASTERN DANCER. This Wednesday, at Mama Bears Picnic, Julia will spin all her talents and deliver up a wonderful presentation for our mothers and babies! Arrive at 2pm-ish and settle into the studio. Wear comfortable clothing. Julia will work the room and happily answer any postpartum and baby concerns. As the group is gathered, we will then be treated to a mild and swirling Baby BellyDancing adventure. Moms will enjoy the therapeutic, joyful, and calming motions that bellydancing brings, while your BabyBear is worn in your wrap or carrier or cradled in your arms. A wonderful bonding experience for all!
Mama Bears Picnic 2-5pm Wednesday, Area Yoga, 144 Montague St. Register here or just come and register then.

Sunday, January 24, 2016

We Now Have A Class for Moms and Crawlers!

Friday mornings at Area Yoga, 144 Montague Street.
Doors open at 10:30 for an easy settle-in and a class start of 11:00am.
Our first get-together had 3 moms and 4 BabyBears. Highlight of the day: When that precious one year old in the left of the photo used a block under her belly and did a full free floating boat! No lie, I shed a tear!
Everyone had a barrel of fun. We have room for 8 mothers and their brood. We would love to see you!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Weds Oct 21st Dan Rindler visits our Gathering!

Wednesday, Oct 21st, at Mama Bears Picnic we will be treated to a joyful and educational sample class led by Dan Rindler, 
Feldenkrais Practioner (link) and founder of Child'SpaceNYC (link). Dan will arrive at 2:15 to begin an hour long class for new mothers and new babies (newborn thru pre-crawl). Dan's focus will be on baby movements, development, and bonding touch. Dan incorporates his methods with music, joy and his complete enthusiasm and dedication to the growth of our little beings.

As always, doors at Area Yoga, 144 Montague St open at 2pm for a delightful clan gathering of cozy, comfort, chat and chill. All new moms and babies are welcome. Bring baby, your lunch, snacks, and all you need for an afternoon out. Dan's presentation begins at 2:15. 
Not to be missed!

BabyWear preferred, strollers okay.
Extremely nursing, bottle, and casual friendly
$20

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Motherhood Can Be Stressful.....Mindfullness to the Rescue!

Wednesday, September 30th, Flora Margolis, presents Mindfulness For Mothers, a presentation and practice for well being sanity and joy.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Lactation Consultant, September 16th


Lea Todaro, is our resident Lactation Consultant. 
She is loving, wise, and experienced enough to be a national treasure! When she visits us at Mama Bears she answers all questions from the group and takes time to individually check in. Questions include everything about breastfeeding, latching on, schedules, pumping, supplementing, using bottles, and introducing solids. Sometimes a good latch requires a palette feel. Or maybe you'd would like to know how much milk your baby has received in a feeding. Let's use the scale. Come with your baby, your questions, and/or any equipment you would like checked out.

Lea's in the 
house!!!
Wednesday,
Sept 16, 2015, 2-4pm

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Nursing and Feeding Support from Lea Todaro

Wednesday, June 3rd,
Mama Bears Picnic
offers you and Baby Bear the talents and expertise of Lactation Consultant, Lea Todaro.
Bring your Baby and your questions.
Nursing, Pumping, Bottles, and First Foods.
Lea knows it all......her knowledge will support and uplift you!

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Photographer Alice Garick, Teaches:How to Preserve Your Digital Photos

Baby and Family Photographer, Alice Garick visits us today to  teach us a bit about digital photography, and how to preserve the preciousness.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Today April 1st


BABY BELLY DANCING! at Mama Bears Picnic: Wednesday!

This week, April 1st, we will have a special treat!
Baby Belly Dancing with Julia Arenson.
Julia is a jewel chest of talents. In addition to teaching yoga and prenatal yoga, and being a practicing birth doula, Julia is a trained and beautiful belly dancer. She is the source of an original workshop, “Dancing To Delivery”, and now brings her creativity to Mama Bears Picnic.
Beginning at about 2:30pm Julia will teach and lead a gentle circle of Mama Belly Dancing. With babes in arms, or worn in
their carriers Julia will teach us the basic movements of Middle Eastern Dance. Since so much is expressed with the hips and pelvis, you and baby will enjoy the rocking and swirling motions, flowing to the music. Belly Dancing is great exercise and will add to your postpartum recovery. It is particularly good for freeing up the back, neck, pelvis and wrists, as well as strengthening the core. Bring a colorful scarf, or use one of ours.
And let’s have some rollicking good fun! The babies will love the hoopla, groove with move, and enjoy the special surprises we have in store for them!
We will have ample time for chatting and connecting, making this quite the afternoon.
Bring baby (newborn thru pre-crawl), your lunch or snack, and all the two of you would need for the afternoon out.
We are nursing and bottle friendly.
BabyWearing preferred, some stroller space available.
$20/or contribution of your choice

Monday, March 23, 2015

March 25th: Is Your Baby Ready For Solids? Your Nursing and Feeding Questions Answered!


This week, our guest will be Lactation Consultant and Baby Feeding Expert, Lea Todaro, who will field any questions or concerns you may have with nursing, bottlefeeding, pumping, and introducing solid foods. As she will be here for the afternoon, I have asked her to address the topic of Solid Food. This presentation will begin about 3pm. In the hour before (2-3pm) Lea will hold q&a about nursing, bottle and pumping. Lea is a gem! Not only is she knowledgable and experienced, she is charming, grounded, and nurturing.
Lea Todaro (middle) has years of lactation consulting experience both in the
home and hospital setting
Lea knows all the ins and outs. Pun intended. Also, bring anything with you that you would like inspected or explained, such as the pump you just got. This will be a most educational picnic indeed! 

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

March 18th: gogobabies' Ellynne Skove Movement, Massage, and Meaning!

A joyous and full Mama Bears Picnic from earlier in the season. Ellynne Skove sharing her mamawisdom during her awesome class which featured tummytime, movement and massage!
At today's Mama Bears Picnic, we will be visited by Ellynne Skove, the founder of Brooklyn's gogobabies. She will lead the group through a typical gogobabies class. Ellynne is an expert in infant development and combines her knowledge with a maternal playfulness that is guaranteed to deepen your bond and relax your concerns. We will sing to, move and massage our babies and learn a bit about what's on their minds. Ellynne brings a natural love to all she does, and offers a beautiful support to our Mama spirits.
Mama Bears Picnic is from 2-5pm. Arrive when you wish.
Ellynne's presentation begins at 3pm.
See you there!