Blossom's Brown Bag Lunch Series

This is a FREE group which hosts speakers of interest to new moms. It is geared towards precrawlers, but all are welcome. We meet on second and fourth Thursdays 1:15- 2:30pm at Blossom; speakers start at 1:30. Please RSVP through our online form. If you would like to be on the list to receive upcoming speaker announcements, please email bbbabies@gmail.com.

Upcoming Speakers:

• September 13 : How to Stop Temper Tantrums with Janada Clark

  Does your tot fuss when you change their diaper? Throw food from the high chair? Resistant to the car seat? Is shopping with your preschooler sometimes frustrating dealing with the "I want..?" Ever embarrassed in public and feel at a loss when your child acts up?

  Come and hear insights from Janada Clark, MA parent educator on how to handle temper tantrums in a loving and effective manner. Janada understands the everyday challenges of parenting and has some great tips on how to deal with them. Temper tantrums are both normal and bothersome. The strategies she shares will equip you with some practical, easy to use steps that help calm both you and the child and lessen the fussiness. In addition, she has a some easy to use tips to increase cooperation.

  Janada Clark teaches Love and Logic at Stanford, preschools and public schools. Her parent education classes are a well respected resource for parents. Fall class information will soon be posted on her website www.janadaclark.com. Visit her Facebook community www.facebook.com/clearpatheducation to read parent's success stories and parenting tips. You can find her published parenting articles in PAMP's monthly newsletter. If you would like to receive a free monthly parent newsletter with tips and fun stories call 650-400-4798 or email her at clearpathcoaching@msn.com to be added to the list.

• October 11: Remove Your Blocks to Fertility: Underlying Issues Behind Primary and Secondary Infertility with Mary Goyer

  In this talk we will cover:

  • The 5 fertility myths that are holding you back from conceiving (even if you're already a parent)
  • Why unresolved emotions can throw off your body's physical processes
  • The body beliefs you want to have in place when you conceive

  Mary Goyer, M.S. has devoted her career to the empowerment of parents & parents-to-be by holistically supporting them with issues related to fertility, conception, birth, and transitions into parenthood. With a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and a specialty in mind-body healing, Mary facilitates quick & effective emotional releases that allow a couple to navigate their fertility & family journeys sanely, powerfully, and peacefully. Find out more about her work at www.aufertility.com or call 415-306-3793 for a free 30 minute discovery session.

Recent Talks:

• August 23: Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy with Dr. Sanaz Moeini

  Learn about the benefits of chiropractic care during and after pregnancy. During pregnancy, there are physiological and endocrinonlogical changes that occur in preparation for creating the enviornment for the developing baby which can result in a misaligned spine or joints. After pregnancy,it is important to reestablish pelvic balance and alignment.

  Dr. Sanaz Moeini is a chiropractor at Balanced Body Chiropractic. She is a graduate of Palmer West Chiropractic in San Jose and has a Bachelor of Science degree from University of California, Davis. She developed an interest in natural approaches to healthcare while studying biological sciences at UC Davis. Dr. Moeini is excited about teaching the benefits of chiropractic care with a focus on pregnant moms and their newborns.

  For more information, visit: www.balancedbc.com.

• August 9 : Recalls Plus: Monitor Recalled Children's Products with Layla Sabourian

  Recalls Plus would like to inform parents about our free mobile application, which allows parents to monitor recalled children’s products, such as strollers, cribs and car seats, as well as food allergen recalls. The great thing about Recalls Plus is that parents have the option to create a custom list of their purchases and/or food allergies, and this app will only alert them when it’s directly relevant. This really is an essential free tool all parents should know about and have access to.

  For more information, visit: www.recallsplus.com.

• July 26: Dr. S. Brian Liu & Dr. Ann Ho

  Importance of Healthy Baby Teeth with Dr. S. Brian Liu

  Learn the importance of healthy baby teeth and good dental habits that help prevent tooth decay. Healthy baby teeth are important for eating, smiling, talking and keeping a place for adult teeth. More importantly, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(AAPD), recommends that a visit to the dentist should be at 12 months or six months after the baby's first tooth erupts. It is important to make that first visit to the dentist by age one, even though it may seem like your child does not have enough teeth for his/her initial dental consultation.

  Dr. S. Brian Liu is board certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Liu has dedicated more than twenty years of his life in pursuit of excellence in dentistry. Not content to solely practice dentistry, he has been teaching at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for more than ten years. As an Assistant Clinical Professor, Dr. Liu give special lectures on cosmetic pediatric dentistry to pediatric dental residents at UCSF. Dr. Liu has also taught pediatric and emergency residents the intricacies and special considerations involved in treating pediatric dental emergencies at Stanford University Hospital & Clinics and the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital.

  For more information, check out www.californiadentalhome.com .

  Maternal Dental Health in Pregnancy with Dr. Ann Ho

  It's important for you to take good care of your teeth and gums while pregnant. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase the risk of developing gum disease, which, in turn, can affect the health of your developing baby. Learn some tips to help you maintain good oral health before, during, and after pregnancy during this brief discussion.

  Dr. Ann Ho earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (D.D.S.) from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). She was awarded a Master of Healthcare Administration (M.H.A.) and a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from the University of Southern California (USC). Dr. Ho also holds a B.S in Pharmacy from Taipei Medical University which gives her a unique perspective on the effects that some prescription drugs can have on dental issues. Born in Taiwan, Dr. Ann Ho immigrated to the United States in the early 1990’s with her parents and two brothers. Her parents instilled in her the importance of a good education while emphasizing the values of helping those less fortunate than oneself. Dr. Ho’s care for the people in her community makes her a devoted dentist today.

  For more information, please visit the website www.annhodds.com.

• July 12: Essential Oils & Babies, with Lanie Quan
  
  

  We invite parents to learn how to help your children using doTerra essential oils for common ailments such as:

  • fevers
  • gas
  • tummy aches
  • colic
  • ear infections
  • cuts and scrapes
  • and many other owies...

  Please join us and be empowered to use natural remedies to treat your children safe and effectively at home. Save time on going to emergency rooms and late night urgent care offices for things that are easily treatable with the right tools.

  With so many recalls on medications, like Children's Tylenol and other fever reducers...why take the chance on giving your child a synthetic drug that my make the situation worse? doTerra Essential Oils are pure, organic and 100% natural and effective.

  Lanie Quan is an herbalist & aromatherapist, and a traditional chinese medicine student with a focus on pediatrics. She studies herbs & essential oils extensively to combine with holistic modalities to treat patients effectively.

  For more information, check out: www.mydoterra.com/lanie

• June 28: Jess Dang, Founder and Owner of COOK + SMARTS

  COOK + SMARTS is a personalized cooking consultation business that provides a range of services to help the home cook. We offer in-home private cooking lessons and customized meal plans that are tailored to meet each of our client's unique cooking challenges and goals so that they can live life happier, simpler, and smarter in the kitchen.

  Jess is a passionate cook, teacher, and problem solver. After seven years solving problems in the corporate world, Jess struck out on her own to start COOK + SMARTS with a goal of helping others create the food memories she has enjoyed in her kitchen. Jess was also selected to compete on Season 2 of the Next Food Network Star in 2004, which marked the beginning of her culinary journey.

  For more information, check out www.cooksmarts.com.

• June 14: Education Funding: College is not-over-the-hill with Natalia Khilko, PhD

  Geared towards young families, this seminar covers steps in preparing for major educational expenses and the importance of starting early.

  During this informational seminar you will learn about college cost projections, scholarship and financial aid concerns, and investment vehicles to meet the challenge.

  Natalia Khilko, Ph.D., is a licensed financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors. She has been involved with banking and management consulting since 1992. While completing her PhD program at Stanford University, she was involved with admissions decisions for three years and served as a consultant at the Center for Teaching and Learning for four years, providing herself with first hand experience involved in college funding.

  Natalia is a parent herself, preparing and researching for her own family solutions for college funding. She enjoys getting to know families and sharing the solutions that she found for herself and families in a similar situation. Every family is unique, but the goals of providing a good educational bright future for children are shared by all.

  For more information, contact Natalia directly at 408-472-1181 or natalia@Psych.stanford.edu.

Event sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact us at 650-321-2326 or blossom@blossombirth.org.