La Leche League of South Bend

At our next meeting we'll share our ideas about dealing with the holidays as parents of littles. Do you have tips for fielding family questions/opinions about parenting and breastfeeding choices? Traveling with babies and children? Keeping ourselves and our kids healthy in the midst of cookies and germs?  Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? 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. We're looking forward to seeing you at  10am Tuesday, November 17 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 ***And save the date for the following week's meeting at Harris Branch Library about The Importance of Breastfeeding!*** Here are some traveling tricks & tips: http://www.llli.org/faq/travel.html In case you find yourself fielding questions about bene...

At next week's meeting, Tama's big kids are continuing their adorable holiday tradition of throwing a party for LLL mamas, babies, and children. They will have toddler-friendly games, snacks and art projects--there will even be a project for the tiniest babies among us. Partners, siblings, friends and relatives are also welcome! This is also a nice chance for former LLL families to reconnect with the group! If you find yourself needing breastfeeding support, there will be Leaders and other mothers aplenty to lend an ear. Come celebrate with us between  10-noon , Tuesday, December 23 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN  46530 We will also have our ***NEW*** car decals available for a $5 donation. OR, you can get one free if you become a member of our South Bend LLL group!

At next week's morning meeting we are going to talk about Birth. How did your birth experience(s) affect breastfeeding? What would you change if you could? What would you recommend to other mothers? Bring ideas of local resources, supportive ears, and open minds as we come together to share our perspectives on this powerful topic. As always, we will have room for  your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes! ***And Save the Date! December 23rd's meeting at Harris Branch Library will be our annual holiday party--come one come all!!!*** We're looking forward to seeing you at  10am Tuesday, December 16 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617

At our next meeting we'll share our ideas about dealing with the holidays as parents of littles. Do you have tips for fielding family questions/opinions about parenting and breastfeeding choices? Traveling with babies and children? Keeping ourselves and our kids healthy in the midst of cookies and germs?  Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? 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. We're looking forward to seeing you at  10am Tuesday, November 18 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 ***And save the date for the following week's meeting at Harris Branch Library about Starting Solids and Family Nutrition!*** A donation will be made to our group when you shop on Amazon if you click here:  http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-2310043 Chec...

Have you ever felt like your baby might be colicky? fussy? high needs? Or do you dread the question from well-meaning grannies at the post office: 'Is s/he a Good Baby?' Many breastfeeding mothers are surprised by how "needy" our babies are...until we compare note with other families! At next week's meeting we'll talk about how our babies might not match our (or society's) expectations. We'll discuss what kind of myths and misconceptions are floating around about babies and breastfeeding, and how to remain confident in our parenting choices. We'll also share techniques we've found to help our babies and ourselves move through some of the tougher times. There will also be time to share breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes! See you at 10am Tuesday, April 15 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617

No matter what our lives looked like before kids, we all know our perspectives are vastly different after. And whether we go back to work after 6 weeks, 12 weeks, full-time, part-time, not at all, SAHM, WAHM, free-lancer, mompreneur, etc., we all struggle with balance and how to Make It Work.  At the next LLL morning meeting we'll share ideas of how we have done this and issues we haven't yet solved. How do you fit breastfeeding into your new lifestyle? (Or how do you adapt your lifestyle to breastfeeding?!) How do you fill those long hours with baby? How do you divvy up household chores? Child care? How do you make sure you get the help you need? When do you take on new duties? How do you structure your days in a way that works for you and your child(ren)? We'll delve into all of this and more.  And of course, we will have room for your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. See you on: Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances...

Are you thinking about starting solids? Dealing with a picky toddler or preschooler? Concerned about addressing extended family ideas of what your baby should be eating over the holidays? Wondering about how best to care for your own nutritional needs as a nursing mother? At next week's meeting we'll share ideas for introducing first foods and encouraging nutritious eating for ourselves and our children.  We'll start with our 15 minute video about baby-led solids, and then move into our meeting. As always, we will have room for  your breastfeeding questions, concerns, and successes. 10am on Tuesday, November 26 Women's Care Center 360 N. Notre Dame Ave. (where it intersects with La Salle Ave.) South Bend, Indiana 46617 **There is still time to submit our name for the 1st Source Bank donation! http://lllofsouthbend.blogspot.com/2013/11/help-us-help-you.html

At our next meeting we'll share our ideas about dealing with the holidays as parents of young ones. Do you have tips for fielding family questions/opinions about parenting and breastfeeding choices? Traveling with babies and children? Keeping ourselves and our kids healthy in the midst of cookies and germs?  Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? 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. We're looking forward to seeing you at  10am Tuesday, November 19 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 And save the date for the following week's meeting at Women's Care Center about Starting Solids and Family Nutrition!

Just because the next two Tuesdays fall on holidays doesn't mean we need to go cold turkey from LLL camaraderie! Tama's kids are continuing their adorable holiday tradition of throwing a party for LLL mamas, babies, and children next Friday. They will have toddler-friendly games, snacks and an art project. Partners, siblings, friends and relatives are also welcome! If you find yourself needing breastfeeding support, Leaders and other mothers will be on hand to lend an ear. Friday, December 28 at 11am River Park Branch Library 2022 Mishawaka Avenue South Bend, Indiana 46615

This week we'll share our ideas about dealing with the holidays as parents of young ones. Do you have tips for fielding family questions/opinions about parenting and breastfeeding choices? Traveling with babies and children? Keeping ourselves and our kids healthy in the midst of cookies and germs?  Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? 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. We're looking forward to seeing you at  10am* Tuesday, November 20 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617 And save the date for next week's meeting at Women's Care Center about Starting Solids and Family Nutrition! *Our Leaders may be a bit this month late--sorry!! p.s. This is where we were nursing today, how about you?

We hope you'll join us for this month's morning meeting--our annual Holiday Party! Mamas, nursing and weaned babies and children are all welcome to visit, eat, and play. Lea ders and big kids will help us make art projects suitable for eating and/or gifting. We will even have a project for the tiniest babies among us. There will be La Leche Leaders and experienced Mamas aplenty, ready to discuss breastfeeding questions and concerns as well. Come celebrate with us! 10am, Tuesday, December 20 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617

This week we'll share our ideas about dealing with the holidays as parents of young ones. Do you have tips for fielding family questions/opinions about parenting and breastfeeding choices? Traveling with babies and children? Keeping ourselves and our kids healthy in the midst of cookies and germs? Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? 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. We're looking forward to seeing you at 10am Tuesday, November 15 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances St. South Bend, IN 46617

This week's morning meeting falls on the Winter Solstice, so we thought it would a great excuse for a party! Leaders and big kids will help us make art projects suitable for eating and/or gifting! We will even have a project for the tiniest babies among us. Join us to visit, eat, and play! There will be La Leche Leaders aplenty, ready to field breastfeeding questions and concerns as well. Come celebrate with us! 10am, Tuesday, December 21 Sunnyside Presbyterian Church 115 S. Frances Street South Bend, IN 46617

Join us tomorrow as we share our ideas about dealing with the holidays as parents of young ones. Do you have tips for fielding family questions/opinions about our parenting and breastfeeding choices? Traveling with babies and children? Keeping ourselves and our kids healthy in the midst of cookies and germs? Trying to maintain some semblance of routine amongst the craziness? 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.