sarahmck
03-22-2007, 10:45 AM
Hi folks,
I know this has been mentioned now in several threads, but I thought it would be good to have a thread devoted exclusively to this event. Sorry for the late notice.
My good friends are arranging a natural parenting event in Amsterdam on March 25th at 10:30 (note that this is like 9:30 due to daylight savings time). It's currently scheduled to be at the ABC Treehouse near the Spui, but they are trying to find a different venue because of the fantastic response that they've received. They are currently anticipating 75 adults and 40 kids to attend.
Here's a little excerpt from the flier:
There will be two short talks (in English) from:
- Beatrijs Smulders, world famous advocate for natural childbirth and founder
of Het Geboortecentrum (www.geboortecentrum.nl)
NOTE: Beatrijs Smulders canceled, so another Dutch midwife, apparently known for being willing to bend the rules, will be taking her place.
- Bernadette van Zuidam, board member of Attachment Parenting
International Europe and co-founder of Platform Natuurlijk Ouderschap
(www.natuurlijkouderschap.org)
The two talks will be followed by time to mingle, and there will be experts on
hand to discuss breastfeeding (La Leche League), baby wearing, co-sleeping, baby massage, baby sign language, acupuncture during pregnancy and labour, home schooling in the Netherlands and more.
The main attraction for me is the opportunity to meet other like-minded parents -- that sure feels like a rarity here, but given the great turnout, maybe there are more of us than we all realize!
The cost is EUR5 per family.
If you want to attend, please e-mail natural_parenting@yahoo.com.
Oh, and if you are planning to attend, please post to this thread. We should make an effort to meet each other in person on the day.
I know this has been mentioned now in several threads, but I thought it would be good to have a thread devoted exclusively to this event. Sorry for the late notice.
My good friends are arranging a natural parenting event in Amsterdam on March 25th at 10:30 (note that this is like 9:30 due to daylight savings time). It's currently scheduled to be at the ABC Treehouse near the Spui, but they are trying to find a different venue because of the fantastic response that they've received. They are currently anticipating 75 adults and 40 kids to attend.
Here's a little excerpt from the flier:
There will be two short talks (in English) from:
- Beatrijs Smulders, world famous advocate for natural childbirth and founder
of Het Geboortecentrum (www.geboortecentrum.nl)
NOTE: Beatrijs Smulders canceled, so another Dutch midwife, apparently known for being willing to bend the rules, will be taking her place.
- Bernadette van Zuidam, board member of Attachment Parenting
International Europe and co-founder of Platform Natuurlijk Ouderschap
(www.natuurlijkouderschap.org)
The two talks will be followed by time to mingle, and there will be experts on
hand to discuss breastfeeding (La Leche League), baby wearing, co-sleeping, baby massage, baby sign language, acupuncture during pregnancy and labour, home schooling in the Netherlands and more.
The main attraction for me is the opportunity to meet other like-minded parents -- that sure feels like a rarity here, but given the great turnout, maybe there are more of us than we all realize!
The cost is EUR5 per family.
If you want to attend, please e-mail natural_parenting@yahoo.com.
Oh, and if you are planning to attend, please post to this thread. We should make an effort to meet each other in person on the day.