Mama Bears Picnic

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Come check out a Mama Bears Picnic at Brooklyn Heights Prenatal on Wednesdays from 2-5pm.  A great way to get out of the house with your baby and be in a comfortable environment with other new moms. I will be there 4/9/14 presenting on some of the new struggles that come with motherhood. 

www.mamabearspicnic.com

Here is the information:

Mama Bears Picnic invites all recent mothers and their babies to our Wednesday afternoon get togethers. This week our guest presenter will be Well Being Therapist, Flora Margolis. Flora is a practicing therapist in these Brooklyn neighborhoods, with a specialty in the issues that concern new mothers. Tomorrow her discussion will focus on: struggling with your new identity as a mom, coping with no sleep, relationship changes, and work/home life balance. She will address questions and subjects from the group and offer a brief and useful “mindfulness” practice.

Mama Bears is held every Wednesday at Area Yoga, 144 Montague St, 2nd floor. 

Doors open at 2pm and presentation will begin at 2:30. Bring your lunch, Babybear, newborn through pre-crawl, and all you need for an afternoon out. Juice will be provided. Babywear is preferred, but some stroller space is available. 

Happy New Year!

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It has been a while since I have posted as I have been focusing on my own family. Now a mother of two, I am reminded yet again how important it is to get the support you need during those difficult first few months of being home with a baby. So many changes happening so quickly that it can be overwhelming. The lack asleep alone can be a strong trigger for anxiety and depression. If we are making new years resolutions, I hope one of them can be to make sure we take time for ourselves so we can better care for our children. Don't hesitate to reach out for the help you need.

Mindfulness for Moms

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Mindfulness is such a powerful tool for new mothers. Remember to stay in the present moment, be nonjudgmental of yourself and others, and observe your experience with letting it be as it is without struggling against it. A mindful mom is able to find a willingness to meet things as they are and better able to respond to situations as they are rather than reacting to your desire for them to be different.

On motherhood...

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I appreciate how this article gives meaning to the sometimes tedious work of a mother.

"So, mothers, the next time someone asks, "What did you do today?" Please take the time to answer accurately. You did not "clean the bathroom." This response would be like Annie Leibovitz saying, "Oh, I stood around and pushed some buttons." No. Today you did the holy work of raising human beings. With each word spoken or unspoken, with each offering of forgiveness, you show your children what it means to be brave and kind. The mundane becomes holy, the ordinary extraordinary."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glennon-melton/momotony-and-sacred-work-_b_3359649.html

ADHD and Sleep Deprivation

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"Diagnosing the Wrong Deficit"

This article is a good reminder about how important sleep is for our children. An interesting connection is made between A.D.H.D. and sleep deprivation. We often see how a sleep deprived child appears hyperactive and unfocused, two similar symptoms found in A.D.H.D. These same symptoms can appear in adults suffering from sleep disorders. So just as we pay attention to how much sleep our children are getting make sure you are doing the same to take care of yourself.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/28/opinion/sunday/diagnosing-the-wrong-deficit.html?_r=0&pagewanted=all

New Moms Support Group

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New Mom Support Group

Are you looking for other women to connect with and learn more about motherhood?

Are you feeling uncertain about bonding with your baby and coping with this new identity?

Would you like to learn new skills to help deal with stress around your baby?

Please join Flora Margolis, a licensed clinical social worker, for a 6 session support group with guided topics to help provide specific coping skills, support from other moms, resources for the neighborhood, and a new understanding of the bond between mother and child.

Babies are welcome.

WHEN: Tuesdays 1:45-2:45pm beginning May 28th

WHERE: Birth Day Presence Brooklyn Studio at 182 8th Avenue, parlor floor (between 1st st and Garfield)

COST: Sign up for all 6 sessions for $90 or feel free to drop in for $20 per session. Cash or check accepted.

RSVP:  Please email or call if you are coming.

cobblehillcounseling@gmail.com

646.629.9870