La Leche League of South Bend

Let's try an outdoor playgroup again! Parkovash is a quiet little park with room for mamas to walk around with their wee ones snuggled, toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and mamas to sit and visit. Come on out and join us--no baby is too young for a mama to benefit from a playgroup! (Even the ones still inutero!)  See you on Tuesday, June 2, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/ (In case of rainy weather, we'll relocate to the   the Main Library, Children's Services.  http://www.sjcpl.org/kids/ --I'll send an email that morning!)

This is a list of some of our favorite events/destinations with babies and toddlers in our area. What would you add to the list? https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B66igZzdE2C9TWhDZ2VyMnY1Q2s/view?usp=sharing

Summer is almost upon us--does anyone have plans for a beach visit? Roadtrip? Airplane journey? Looking for summer activities in Michiana to enjoy with your babies and toddlers? Summer adventures can bring new challenges when we're attempting them with our nurslings. Tuesday's meeting will be a chance for us to share tips and ideas about traveling and fun in the sun with wee ones.  Of course we will always have time for concerns you might have and insights you'd like to share, along with general chatting, support, and  library perusal. Looking forward to seeing you Tuesday, May 19 at 10am Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 Have you heard about the exciting stuff happening next weekend for South Bend's 150th? http://www.sb150.com

We are back at River Park Branch library, Tuesday May 12 at 7 pm.  Come and discuss what it was like to become a mother, how it has changed you and  how you find time to care for yourself whether you are a stay at home mother or a work outside the home mother.

Breastfeeding  and Your Baby’s  Brain  10:30am to 11:30am Wednesday, May 13 There are numerous benefits to breastfeeding, but many people are not aware of the role that breast milk can play in enhancing brain development in infants.     This session covers some basics about brain development as well as providing information on the specific advantages for both parents and infants that breastfeeding and breast milk offer. Instructor: Dory Lawrence, MA   St. Joseph County Public Library Main Branch – Storytelling Room 304 S. Main St. South Bend, IN 46601   Register online at sjcpl.org or by calling 574 - 282 - 4607 Babes in arms welcome! http://sjcpl.org/node/6179

Because of the rain, the LLL playgroup will move to the Main Library, Children's Services.  http://www.sjcpl.org/kids/ See you there between 10 and noon!

We're excited to move the La Leche League Playgroup back to the park! Parkovash is a quiet little park with room for mamas to walk around with their wee ones snuggled, toddlers to run, climb, and swing, and nice shady spots for babies and mamas to sit and visit. Come on out and join us--no baby is too young for a mama to benefit from a playgroup! (Even the ones still inutero!) See you on Tuesday, May 5, between 10am-noon Parkovash Park 277 Parkovash Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46617 http://sbpark.org/parks/parkovash-park/