La Leche League of South Bend

At our next meeting we'll share our ideas about dealing with summer 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 sweets 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  10:15am Tuesday, May 23 Harris Branch Library 51446 Elm Road Granger, IN 46530 **Photo courtesy of NormalizeBreastfeeding.org** Here is some lovely language for extended family from  The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding : http://www.llli.org/docs/0000000000000001WAB/WAB_Tear_sheet_Toolkit/11_yourgrandchildisbreastfed.pdf Some nice go-to...

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 15 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 Becoming a Mother and Early Days of Breastfeeding!*** Here is some lovely language for extended family from  The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding : http://www.llli.org/docs/...

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...

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

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...

Although it's hard to believe today, summer is almost upon us--does anyone have plans for a beach visit? Roadtrip? Airplane journey? Looking for summer activities right here 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 tim e 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 20 at 10am 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 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!

At the last 3rd Tuesday meeting, Tama shared her awesome resources for fun in the summertime! In case you missed it or lost your copy, here it is! Fuller’s Camp Ground 1622 East Clear Lake Road Buchanan, MI 49107-9599 (269) 695-3785 - Fax: (269) 695-4066 Email: info@fullersresort.com www.fullersresort.com Daily Gate Fee: Adults: $3.00 Senior Citizens 65 and over: $2.00 Children 12 years of age and under: $1.75 After 6 pm to dusk: $1.00 Kennedy Water Playground Kennedy Water playground opens June 9, 2011 Located in Kennedy Park 2700 West more, South Bend Located at Kennedy Park, Kennedy Water Playground is a low depth interactive water playground. Kennedy also has locker rooms and a concession stand. Fee: Ages 0 – 2: free         Ages 3 – 10: $4         Ages 11 & over: $5 Times: 11-5 Mon - Sat, noon-5 on Sundays St. Joe Library has too man...

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 21 at 10am 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 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?

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

Summer is almost upon us, and with it comes looser schedules, late night sunshine, and travel. All of that made for a good time before babies, but now it can complicate our lives. This Tuesday, let's share tips for interrupted sleep routines, sun protection, and well-meaning family/friends questioning our parenting and breastfeeding choices. 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. See you Tuesday!