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i9 Sports

11/19/2015

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Kids sports these days can be exhausting between the demanding schedules, the hyper competition, and the mandatory expenses - it can leave families wondering if it's even worth it. Here's where i9 Sports comes in. By focusing on fun and good sportsmanship for kids ages 3-14 and convenience for their parents, their aim is nothing short of redefining youth sports. Local i9 Program Director and posse mom Kathleen Seifert takes pride in coordinating multiple sports including Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and other Multi Sport programs in locations throughout Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro. 

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Even if you didn't grow up playing sports yourself, you know they can be really beneficial to your children. The number one reason parents choose to enroll their children in sports, as cited in this poll, is that it benefits their health. A physically fit child is healthier and has more self confidence. Our country is facing an obesity epidemic and the best way to combat it is to get children involved in sports as soon as possible. But when burnout rate is so high it couldn't be more important to choose wisely about where you invest your time and money as a family. i9 Sports takes their job very seriously and works hard to make your experience one that starts your child on the road to health and happiness for life. 

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So if everyone knows that athletics can be a really positive influence on kids then why do as many as 50% of youth quit organized sports by age 12? When surveyed they say it's because of too much pressure and competition. Specifically 47% said because “it wasn’t any fun”, 29% said some teammates were mean, and 23% said there were too many practices that interfered with other activities. Also, 31% wished adults weren’t watching their games – they said mostly because adults yell too much, are too distracting, make players nervous and put pressure on them to play better and win. What a sad thing to hear.
i9 Sports addresses this head on by making parents sign a Parental Pledge where they agree to model sportsmanlike conduct from the sidelines. The focus for both the players and the parents is on fun, not winning or losing. The result? Happy kids, happy parents. 

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They don't just give lip service to their goals of making kids sports fun again. They put it to work.
How? With their i9 Sports Core Principles, that set them apart from the rest.
"Fun: We believe that the primary reason children play sports is to have fun. They love mastering new skills, developing friendships, and healthy competition. We avoid spoiling the fun by focusing more on skills development and enjoyment of the game than on the score.
Inclusivity: That's our word for everyone's right to play and have fun. Our program is for everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability level. No child will ever be excluded by a tryout, be made to feel like they aren't good enough because of a league draft, or be cut from a team. We endeavor to play every child at least half of every game.
Safety: We believe your childs safety is paramount. As such, we background check each of the adults supervising your children and hire trained officials for each game to ensure that "safe play" is enforced.
Good Sportsmanship: We believe that learning to play the game is only half the equation. Helping children develop character is the other half. The value of teaching children teamwork, fair play and good sportsmanship goes far beyond the game.
Healthy Competition: Competition is a natural instinct. However, the "win-at-all-costs" mentality so prevalent in youth sports today is not only destructive to team morale, it severely undermines individual self-esteem. We believe everyone should be both encouraged and given the opportunity to make the most of their abilities."

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i9 Sports really impresses me with their aim to help kids succeed in life through sports by focusing on values that will help them in and out of the game. Kathleen and her coaches believe that teaching kids how to play the game is only half their job… helping them develop character is the other half. 
A new value is introduced each week at practice, such as enthusiasm, determination, or humility. The team discusses what it means, like how you display humility "when you win a game [and] tell the other team members that they played a great game instead of bragging about the score." At the end of the day, the coach rewards the child who most displayed the value with a medal, reminding them that winning isn't about points but how you play. 
The coach also gives handouts about what the kids are learning both on and off the field, and links to at home drill cards so families can practice the rest of the week. This keeps parents and children connected to what is being taught, and invested in the goals each week. 

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One big controversy in kids sports are the viral discussions on the worth of participation awards, the premise being that if everyone is a winner, no one is.

At i9 Sports they believe in the growth of each and every child through athletics. At the end of the season, each child gets award, but it's not simply for paying and showing up. Every boy and girl has gained something that season, perhaps it was learning to pass to friends instead of always taking the shot, or not being hard on themselves when they lose, or learning how to listen, or simply overcoming shyness enough to making it out on to the court. The child gets a personalized trophy specifying what they have accomplished, because no two kids are alike, nor are their personal fears, desires, and goals. i9 Sports sees that and celebrates the unique victory of every young athlete in their program.

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There are times and locations to work with any schedule!
  • Culbreth Middle School in Chapel Hill
    Basketball League (Indoors, 2/7/16 - 3/20/16, Sundays, Ages 3 - 9) Details here.  Register here.
    Cheerleading League (Indoors, 2/7/16 - 3/20/16, Sundays, Ages 3 - 9) Details here. Register here.
  • Emily Krzyzewski center in downtown Durham ​
    Basketball League (Indoors, 1/23/16 - 3/12/16, Saturdays, Ages 3 - 12). Details here. Register here. 
    Cheerleading League (Indoors, 1/23/16 - 3/12/16, Saturdays, Ages 3 - 9). Details here.  Register here. 
  • Herndon Park in SoDu
    Flag Football League (1/17/16 - 2/28/16, Sundays, Ages 3 - 12) Details here. Register here.
  • Lowes Grove Middle School in SoDu
    Soccer League in Spring (4/10/16 - 5/22/16, Sundays, Ages 3 - 12) Details here. Register here.
  • Rogers Herr Middle School in Downtown Durham
    Cheerleading League in Spring (4/3/16 - 5/15/16, Sundays, Ages 3 - 12) Details here.
    Register here.
    Flag Football League in Spring (4/3/16 - 5/15/16, Sundays, Ages 3 - 12) Details here. 
    Register here. 

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Not sure what sport is best for your child? Here's more about some of the i9 Sports offerings this winter, indoor and outdoors:

​Basketball
Nationally, basketball is one of the most popular team sports for girls and boys. It’s a great sport to expand your child’s coordination and self-esteem. i9 Sports basketball programs are designed to help kids learn the basics of dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball, all while learning what it means to be part of a team. For most kids, the ideal age to start basketball is between the ages of 4-5. The skills last a lifetime!

Flag Football
Offering all the fun of tackle football without the same risk of injury, flag football is rapidly becoming the youth sport of choice among parents who question whether kids should play tackle football. Patterned after regular football, teams run or pass the ball down field in order to score a touchdown. The primary difference in flag football is that it is a “no contact” game. Instead of tackling the ball carrier, defensive players try to pull the flags off the ball carrier’s belt. It’s the perfect game for boys or girls ages 4 and up. If your child wants to play football, why risk the injuries in tackle? Make it flag football instead!

Soccer
In a recent study by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), soccer was cited as the second most popular sport for boys and girls under the age of 13. Kids in our soccer programs learn the fundamentals of the game, how to dribble the ball with their feet, good defense and offense, and the value of teamwork, in a safe, “no contact” sport. While soccer is a great fit for all ages, it’s also a wonderful “starter” sport for kids as young as 3 years old to introduce him/her to team play!

Cheerleading
Cheerleading is an incredibly fun sport that combines several skills into creating a team performance that is never the same twice. i9 Sports teaches the fundamentals of cheer motions, demonstrating technical skills, jumps, dance, creative moves, and group cheers. They keep the safety of all children at the forefront, so stunts that require more skill are not taught at this level. After this program, children will have the needed skills to progress into middle and high school cheer programs. The i9 Sports team cheers for flag football in spring and fall, and in late fall and winter they cheer for basketball. Cheerleaders work hard but play even harder!


For more information on the sports, registration, and anything else you might wonder about go here!

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Winter basketball, flag football, soccer, and cheerleading leagues
are starting soon so now is the time to register!
Try i9 now and use code SODU to get $5 off your registration
and see what the buzz is about!
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Montessori Children's House of Durham

11/13/2015

 
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Montesorri Children's House of Durham has been building foundations for intellectual, moral, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual competence in children across the Triangle for nearly 40 years. MCHD was the first school in North Carolina to become an Accredited School by the American Montessori Society and today is one of only 6 schools in the state of North Carolina to maintain this ranking. Their focus has always been on utilizing the principles of Maria Montessori to "educate young people to have a sense of the grand order of the universe, to assume their rights and responsibilities, to find joy in learning, and to delight among the peoples and in the places where they live". The school has grown over the years, moving to a gorgeous new facility in 2012. I recently took a tour of the facility and met so many wonderful teachers and truly got a sense of what sets MCHD apart. 
You can see Montessori Children's House of Durham in action below, where you can truly get a glimpse into how absolutely magical of a school it is.

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What sets the Montessori method apart from the rest is how incredibly intentional the methodology is. Teachers work to notice what a child's passion is and use that to give individualized instruction. Instead of teaching to the test, they truly teach to the child, taking the time to truly make the process interesting and the subject fascinating, which results in the kids absolutely loving learning.

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The classrooms themselves at MCHD are so peaceful. They also play an important role in the educational philosophy. Children can be easily overwhelmed with too many things so there is intentional placement of certain items, which are switched out as determined by the teachers. A minimalist approach also makes it easier for children to take care of their space, and know what goes where when they clean up. 



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The first stop on our tour was the toddler program. MCHD is happy to announce they are growing their toddler program, specifically designed to develop language, cognitive and motor abilities in children ages 18 months through 3 years. 18mo - 3 year olds currently can attend 3 or 5 halfdays a week but in 2016-17 the program is expanding to offer full care as well. 
The highly trained and kind teachers are there to guide the children's growth as they find friendships, and instilling collaborative work while uniting the toddler’s strong sense of independence with practical success. The toddler room is comprised of 2 classes, the maximum number of students in each class is 12 and they each have 2 teachers, so the ratio is 6:1 or lower. Each class also has two class parents to coordinate volunteering in a variety of ways. For some parents that may mean coming into the classroom, for others with a busy work schedule it may mean helping coordinate the spring fling festival or the like.

MCHD explains what makes their toddler program so unique, "Each year begins with an orientation period that allows for a smooth transition away from a primary caregiver into what is often the child’s first community of peers. The environment is rich with materials to stimulate conversation and the development of language, with manipulatives, pre-math materials, science and nature exploration, and activities for sensory exploration and gross and fine motor development. Children are introduced to art and music from various cultures and have many opportunities for creative expression. Practical life skills relate to care of self and the environment, including toilet learning. Activities often are multi-dimensional: work washing a table, for example, involves both large and fine motor skills, memory recall, logical sequencing of steps, and vocabulary building."

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One concept we talked about in my tour was the MCHD application of the montessori philosophy on grace and courtesy. For example, sharing doesn't mean just giving the wanted item to another child, it's negotiating a more complex process of polite waiting and experiencing the beauty of delayed gratification. The opportunity for teaching is in this conflict of two children wanting the same thing. It's teaching children to use words to express their desire, helping the second child to wait and look for a signal that the first is done, and more.

One thing about MCHD that was very touching is how considerate they are of the children's emotional needs. Visitors to the toddler program observe the class through two-way glass in hidden observation rooms, because at that age, children's fear of strangers disrupts the learning environment and seeing an adult often reminds them of their parent. Avoiding that unncessary worry reinforced the school's respect for the children and their autonomy. 

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MCHD moved into their new facility in 2012 and one benefit is all of the space they have.
Their multipurpose building is utilized as a gym for physical education during inclement weather, and adjacent rooms include music, reading enrichment and an art studio. It also has a full kitchen and can be used as an auditorium for guest speakers and seminars after hours for the community. It's also the after school space, where they offer enrichments, including yoga, karate, soccer shots, dramatic arts, movement and dance, craft making, Lego engineering, philosophy club, odyssey of mind, music lessons and more. Elementary students are challenged with enriching after school clubs, including Odyssey of the Mind, Chess, and Philosophy and Ethics. After school is a wonderful program at MCHD, one of the reasons is that you can enroll in it full time or use it in a drop in manner, which is incredibly helpful to parents.
​You can see in the photos below that the outdoor spaces are full of opportunities for gross motor play and letting their imaginations run wild. The classrooms are bright and uncluttered, making for a space where children can concentrate without being overwhelmed.

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The MCHD practice on specials is to offer them all on one day, instead of interrupting the learning throughout the week. Their specials for the elementary school are Spanish, art, music, PE, and more.

As a former art teacher I was really impressed with their art program. MCHD's art teacher has been at the school 20 years! As you can imagine, she really knows how to help children express their artistic side. It's more than just art for students as well. Several times a year, they offer a parent child art class on Saturdays and even some adult classes. What a fantastic bonding experience for families!

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​Learning at MCHD in the multi-aged elementary school is a holistic process. They don't simply get information from books or the teacher, but gain knowledge from a multitude of sources. For example, children in the Upper Elementary planted and grew a vegetable and herb garden, tended it gently to help it sprout, and once everything had grown, they picked it all and combined it into a caprese salad, which they offered to administrators and other classes. Start to finish, it was all about learning how to grow, working on patience while it grew, how to cook, and the importance of giving generously - so many lessons learned just from one garden!



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​Lower Elementary children, Grades 1-3, are truly coming into their own to take responsibility for their weekly work plan and build time-management and resource skills. While traditional academic studies are individually adjusted to each student’s proficiency, all students get daily exercises in spelling, math, handwriting, grammar and reading in addition to weekly intensive lessons in Music, Spanish, and Art.

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Upper Elementary children, Grades 4-6, are doing more advanced work in mathematics, history and cultural studies, geography, natural science, writing, literature, foreign language, arts, and music, building on skills gained in their Lower Elementary years. Montessori education emphasizes an "expectation of community service to affirm the sense of social interdependence emerging at this age. Students collectively create a respectful, self-reliant community." What really impressed me was how the final year of sixth grade culminates in a year-long project focused on representing a country at the Montessori Model United Nations in New York City, with instruction in advanced research and presentation skills on real-world topics, such as the ecological sustainability of refugee camps in Tunisia. What is truly to me the most unique part about Montessori education above all else is how much the children love to learn, as evidenced abovein the smiles as children play in the creek behind the school, or in their school play shown above.

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If all of this sounds amazing, it's because it is. MCHD has worked extremely hard over the years to give children a world class education. I could tell just from my morning witnessing the children and teachers in action that they are deserving of their glowing reputation.
For up to date news and great articles on their blog, check out MCHD's facebook page.
Luckily for you, MCHD has several upcoming informational sessions and tours, starting in just a couple weeks. Simply RSVP at the number above. Information about the tour as well as additional dates are on the website. 
Private tours and observations are also available by appointment daily. So go and see what I experienced - a school unlike any other. 

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So if you are looking to really offer your child a unique,
gentle, and empowering educational experience,
​you owe it to yourself to check out the one of a kind
​Montessori Children's House of Durham. Tell them SoDu sent you!

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Restoring Balance: Holistic Health Care for Women

11/5/2015

 
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Are you looking for solutions for current problems or seeking preventative care? Wanting to connect with your body before, during, after pregnancy and beyond? Restoring Balance is a community of women working together in one space to provide complete holistic heath care for women in all stages of life. They offer Massage & Reflexology, Placenta Encapsulation, Acupuncture, Childbirth Education, Lactation Support, Ayurveda & Thai Yoga, Herbal V Steams, Girls Night Out, Events and Workshops and so much more.
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Founder Nicole Splenda wanted wanting to create a space where women can gather and find all the alternative services they're seeking under one roof. Restoring Balance is a group of passionate professionals with 25+ years of experience and wisdom committed to supporting and empowering women and their families before, during, after delivery and beyond. The collective understanding of the female care providers and the unique perspectives they bring allows Restoring Balance to truly offer caring, individualized attention. Nicole says that "we provide services to you and your family to make the years surrounding pregnancy, birth, parenthood and womanhood the most balanced, empowered and harmonious time of your life." 

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Even though we all know staying centered and healthy is paramount to our well being and families, it can still can feel elusive or too indulgent.  Or maybe you have no trouble getting out, but are tired of noisy bars and expensive restaurants. Restoring Balance has a really unique alternative, where moms can get rejuvenated while sharing a relaxing evening with friends. Restoring Balance's Girls Night Out is an evening for you and 6-12 friends in their beautiful, inviting and warm private space with a focus on nourishing yourself with good food, good company, and holistic health treatments. Here's the really special part: your group chooses either one or two services to be part of their night. It's hard to decide among options like reflexology and foot bath, a relaxing acupuncture treatment, head and neck massage, fairy hair, and tarot card reading. Catering by Mediterranean Deli is available or you bring your own food if you wish. Restoring Balance also provides sparkling water, lemonade and tea, but guests should bring their own special drinks or alcohol.  Set up, hosting and clean up all taken care of – just Invite your friends and sit back, relax and let us take care of you! Best of all, they're offering a special discount on the Girls Night Out just for posse members - but you'll have to read on to find out more!

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Massage
Restoring Balance is known for their wide variety of massage options offered, including: 
  • Prenatal Massage – A natural touch treatment aimed at alleviating many pregnancy related symptoms.
  • Postnatal Massage – Massage for physical and emotional health after childbirth.
  • Fertility Massage – Enhances the health and functioning of the pelvic and abdominal organs, promoting fertility 
  • Labor Stimulation Massage – For after 40 weeks gestation, done to help stimulate the onset of labor by using massage, specific meridian points, and a safe blend of essential oils and a big dose of relaxation!
Restoring Balance also offers Lymphatic Massage, Deep Tissue massage, Menopause Massage, Aromatherapy (the inhalation of essential oils to stimulate the limbic system and yes – it’s great when pregnant!), Reflexology with Foot Soak, and Integrative Reflexology. Best of all, they can tailor a massage to exactly what you're looking for.

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Post-Labor recovery assistance  More and more women are choosing to encapsulate and consume their placentas after birth for cultural, spiritual, health, and/or emotional wellness reasons. Restoring Balance is an excellent choice of a provider to support your decision and they are committed to providing you high-quality services. Restoring Balance is committed to supporting and empowering childbearing women to achieve optimal health after delivery, with encapsulated placentas helping restore and nourish your blood, bringing balance to your hormones during this time of extreme fluctuation.   
Sitz baths are a highly beneficial remedy in the few weeks following delivery. A specialized blend of herbs including chamomile and plantain leaf, are steeped in hot water overnight and used to sit in (either a bath or sitz bath tub) after birth. The warm mizture is used to heal and alleviate soreness and swelling from perineal tears or swelling. Included are organic herbs in four 2 oz. muslin bags. Each bag contains unrefined sea salt, lavender blossoms, plantain leaf, witch hazel, yarrow, calendula and chamomile.
Herbal Postpartum teas Restoring Balances special blend of loose organic teas assist mothers with tissue repair, mood stabilization and milk production.  Postpartum healing, both emotionally and physically, is greatly helped by taking time for oneself with a warm cup of tea that works as your relax.

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Acupuncture Yet another wonderful part of Restoring Balance, Acupuncture, is described as stimulating the ‘vital energy’ (called qi) that moves through all life forms.  At times, when an illness arrives, it is believed that your qi is blocked. Acupuncture uses pin size needles inserted into the body at specific points called meridians to remove the blockages and restore balance.  From a Western perspective, acupuncture activates and balances the movement of fluids, lymph, blood and functional energetics within the body. When areas along the acupuncture pathways become clogged or weak, like a traffic jam on a highway or an overpass in need of repair, and signs of discomfort or disease may appear. For more on how acupuncture works, go here.
Have you considered preparing your body and mind for birth with the help of acupuncture? Pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal recovery are viewed in Chinese Medicine as an opportunity to enhance the woman’s well-being. Value is placed on preventative care to strengthen the mother and baby while also dealing with common problems as they occur during pregnancy. Evidence-based research  shows us that acupuncture works for creating a harmonious pregnancy and preparation of a positive birthing experience. Acupuncture is considered to be very effective in reducing the incidence and severity of nausea during pregnancy. At 33-35 weeks we offer treatment with acupuncture and moxibustion treatment, which follows research that demonstrates a significant effect in turning breech babies. Treatments can also help babies that are not in the optimal position, such as those in a posterior position. Two weeks after giving birth, we recommend acupuncture treatments to help the mother fully recover. Acupuncture combined with Chinese herbal medicine can help the body regain strength and can greatly help with concerns like insufficient lactation, postnatal depression, and urinary incontinence.
Additionally, many women in all stages of life suffer from back pain, rib pain, sciatica and symphysis pubis pain, all of which can all be markedly reduced by acupuncture. Research from Sweden showed that when compared to physiotherapy, acupuncture was the best treatment for sacroiliac and pubic pain conditions.

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Childbirth Education
Restoring Balance practices Birthing From Within, a holistic class series intended to support mothers and families birthing in any setting: at the hospital, home, or birthing center. Each prenatal class series deeply explores birth and parenting through dynamic discussion and unique hands-on processes. Special bonus sessions are included just for fathers, spouses and birth partners, as well as breastfeeding and early postpartum. Space is limited to 6 couples to enhance a comfortable learning environment and allow individual attention.

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Class Highlights:
• Gain a practical, holistic understanding of what to expect in birthing, postpartum healing, and early breastfeeding
• Connect with your baby, birth partner, and other pregnant mothers and fathers
• Learn proven breathing and coping practices for birthing and beyond
• Explore your beliefs about birth & how these can affect your actual experience
• Create a nurturing birth environment anywhere & find the best support
• Share your hopes and concerns, and have fun!
• Discover deeper aspects of birth not usually talked about
• Practice self-care and hands-on comfort measures with your partner
• Learn what to do in unexpected or unwanted circumstances in birth
• Build confidence in yourself, your partner, and birth team
• Fully support yourself in your active preparation AND your birth

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Regular Classes Include:
• 14 hours of class time 
• Light Refreshments
• Reunion Gathering
BFW families also have access to ongoing workshops and women’s gatherings.


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Lactation Services
I can speak from experience that nursing, while beautiful and natural, isn't always easy, and many women need support. I personally benefitted from the advice and help from a Lactation Consultant after my first child, and urge all nursing mothers to consider utilizing their services as well. Why would you need one? Because there is nothing like a specialist to give both prenatal consultations to receive information and discuss concerns about breastfeeding before your child is born, as well as help if problems arise after becoming a nursing mother.

They are experts at helping in challenging situations like...
  • Sore nipples or pain during breastfeeding
  • Sleepy baby, or baby that won’t latch onto the breast
  • Weight gain issues
  • Previous breast surgery or trauma
  • Breastfeeding multiples
  • Adoptive breastfeeding
  • Infants with a tongue tie
  • Infants with cleft palate/lip
  • Low milk production
  • Over active let down/oversupply
  • Mastitis/blocked ducts
  • Re-lactation
  • Pumping or use of breastfeeding aids such as nipple shields
  • Returning to work or school
Restoring Balance and their trained lactation consultant (and posse mom) Leslie Stern offer so much when it comes to support for breastfeeding mothers, including In-home breastfeeding help, Hospital-grade breast pump rentals, Medela baby weigh scale rentals, Hygeia breast pump sales & accessories, Prenatal consultations or classes, and even Phone consultations.

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Thai Yoga
Thai Yoga Therapy is a healing art that combines assisted yoga stretching, acupressure, gentle rocking, rhythmic compression, energy work and meditation. It was designed to reduce stress, relieve pain, and support the body’s natural ability to physically and emotionally balance and heal Itself. Thai Yoga Therapy is performed on a mat on the floor; both client and practitioner are dressed in comfortable clothing allowing ease of movement and flexibility. Prenatal Thai Yoga Therapy is a wonderful way to relieve aches and pains during pregnancy and can be very beneficial to both mom and baby.

Restoring Balance even offers Ayurvedic consultations, Herbal V Steams, Tarot Card readings - basically anything that you could be seeking for your holistic health care needs.

Best of all, they offer a girls night out! 
Restoring Balance is hoping to put together a girls night out for posse moms on a Friday or Saturday this month, from 6-10pm. They can offer reflexology and foot bath, a relaxing acupuncture treatment, head and neck massage, fairy hair, and even tarot card reading. If we do one service, it could cost $30 per person, or we can do two services each for $50, with light appetizers and wine. So if you're interested in the
most unique girls night out, relaxing and getting to know each other,
let's make it happen at Restoring Balance!
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