Fiddleheads Kids Shop

Date: Fridays, starting June 7 (four weeks: June 7, 14, 21 and 28), 9-10am
Cost: $75 for 4 one-hour sessions
Age: 4 weeks to pre-crawling

Parents, parents-to-be and family members are welcome to join us for classes designed to educate and support you in the beautiful art of baby massage. 

Studies have shown that babies need loving touch to grow emotionally and physically strong.  Infant Massage can help to facilitate motor co-ordination, reduce the effects of post-partum depression, relieve stress through increased relaxation for parent and baby, and can help regulate sleep patterns.

Registration:
Register with us by dropping by the shop, calling (405-8801) or sending an email to classes@gofiddleheads.com. Payment confirms your spot.

About the Instructor:
Amy MacAulay is a certified Infant Massage Facilitator (IAIM), teaching infant massage techniques to parents and caregivers since 2007.  Previously having facilitated at resource centers and privately in families homes Amy is excited to see the continuation of health at Fiddleheads Kids Shop. With her background as a certified Birth Doula and an Early Childhood Educator and being a mother herself, Amy brings her knowledge, experience and passion and love for working with infants and their families to each and every class.  Join her in her infant massage classes where you will learn how to massage your infant, connect with your baby and meet other parents.

Date: Saturday May 25th, 9-10am
Cost: $15
Register: Call Fiddleheads at 405-8801 or email classes@gofiddleheads.com 

Congratulations!  Your body is now busy creating a new life, entirely from scratch!

This can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be.  Join Sara Spears, Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant, as she helps you discover what foods to eat to support both mom and baby throughout the 9 months of pregnancy.

In particular, this workshop will cover:

-          Gaining healthy baby weight

-          How your baby is developing each trimester and how you can support him/her with food

-          How much protein, carbohydrates and fats are necessary

-          The most important vitamins and minerals

-          How you can incorporate these important nutrients into your diet through food

-          What foods to avoid during pregnancy

-          Supplementation

About the Instructor

Sara Spears, RHN is a Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant, and founder of The Healthy Pair Nutritional Consulting, which provides individualized nutritional assessments and meal plans for fertility, preconception, prenatal, postpartum, infant nutrition and weight loss.  She is an experienced educator (M. Ed, B.Ed, B.Sc) and Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI).

Are you outgoing with a passion for products and a love of kids?

We need you!

Our top priority is giving customers an unexpectedly great experience every time they come in the door. We are currently looking for people who are passionate about great products and supporting new parents. Continue reading →

What are you doing next Saturday, April 20th?

How about being part of a great family event AND be part of an international world record-breaking event?!

On Saturday, April 20, 2013, The Great Cloth Diaper Change (GCDC) event will attempt to break last year’s Guinness World Record™ of 8,251 cloth diapers changed around the world over a 24 hour time period.

Last year 15 countries participated and this year we've joined together with the other local baby stores (Nurtured, Fluffy Bottom Babies and The Cotton Penguin) to host this community event.

This event is part of a larger (and growing) movement to change the way parents think about diapering their babies. The non-profit, Real Diaper Association, started the event to help families across the U.S. and Canada find and use reusable cloth diapers.

“Each year billions of disposable diapers enter landfills where it takes hundreds of years for them to decompose, if ever,” says Heather McNamara, Executive Director of the Real Diaper Association.

Come on out for a day of free family fun!

In addition to the Great Cloth Diaper Change world-recording setting count, there will also be tons of family-friendly activities and door prizes (ie free stuff!).

Don't currently use cloth diapers? Don't worry! One will be provided for you for the big change.

WHEN: The local event will take place 10:00 am -12:00 pm, Saturday April 20, 2013

WHERE: Gymnasium, École Secondaire Du Sommet at 500 Larry Uteck Blvd, Halifax, NS

SIGN-UP TODAY! Register to take part in this awesome event!

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About The Great Cloth Diaper Change:

In its third year, The Great Cloth Diaper Change is an international initiative organized with the help of the non-profit Real Diaper Association. For more information visit the Great Cloth Diaper Change or follow the event on Facebook.

About Cloth Diapers:

Not just for hippies and David Suzuki fans anymore, cloth diapers are starting to make good sense to average moms and dads.

We carry a variety of awesome cloth diaper brands, including Fuzzi Bunz, Bum Genius, Bummis Easy Fits (Tot Bots), Thirsties Baby and (new!) Grovia.

Want to learn more but afraid? Check out our easy guide to cloth diapers.

Title: Sleep Secrets

Date: Sunday June 9th, 9-11am
Cost: $30 ($45 per couple)
Register: Call Fiddleheads at 405-8801 or email classes@gofiddleheads.com by Wednesday June 5th

Description:

Sleep is just as important to your health and well-being, as is healthy nutrition. Implementing healthy sleep habits early is a challenging task for many new and experienced parents alike. Who better to learn and get help from than a child sleep consultant? Sleep Secrets covers the issues that parents want answered regarding sleep, and provides tips for dealing with developmental milestones. Topics covered in this program are:

Luanne Bruneau, founder of Baby Sleep Right (www.babysleepright.com), offers private and group consultations in person, by phone or on Skype^TM, and has already helped many families solve their sleep deprivation problems and teach healthy sleep habits to their babies and young children.

About the Instructor:

Luanne Bruneau is a Child Sleep Consultant and is educated by the Family Sleep Institute (FSI) in Connecticut. She is the founder of Baby Sleep Right and provides one-on-one consulting and support to get families restorative sleep. The FSI's certification program is recognized by the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants, and strives to increase knowledge and awareness of the impact of healthy sleep habits on members of the entire family.

Date: Sunday, May 26, 10-11 am, $5

Wondering about how to introduce solid foods to your baby? Interested in skipping purees? This workshop is geared towards parents who are intrigued by the concept of baby led weaning, and/or have questions about introducing solids to their child.

Led by Dr. Jennifer Salib-Huber, RD, ND and mother of 3 children who have been introduced to solids using the Baby Led Weaning method, Dr. Jenn will combine personal experience with professional expertise as a Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Dietitian.

Topics to be covered will include:

• What is Baby Led Weaning and what are the advantages over regular "baby food"?
• Nutritional & Developmental considerations and requirements
• Resources and recipes

Handouts will be provided, along with ample time for questions and discussion.

Seating is limited, please register by calling us at 405-8801 or emailing classes@afryncom.nextmp.net/wp with the number of seats you will require. Only $5!

Date: Tues Feb 19^th 6:30-8:30pm

Cost: $20 ($30 per couple)

At one time or another every parent questions if they are doing a good job. Daily life offers so many obstacles that at times a struggle is sure to ensue. A little coaching and encouragement couldn't hurt. Continue reading →

Date: Friday, April 5th, 9-10 am, Ages 0-12 months

Cost: $10 (per family)

Through play, infants learn to move, communicate, socialize, and understand their surroundings. The playful interactions we have with our children set the foundation for future learning. Continue reading →

Date: Fridays March 1, 8, 15, and 22, 9-10am
Cost: $75 for 4 one-hour sessions

Parents, parents-to-be and family members are welcome to join us for classes designed to educate and support you in the beautiful art of baby massage. 

Studies have shown that babies need loving touch to grow emotionally and physically strong.  Infant Massage can help to facilitate motor co-ordination, reduce the effects of post-partum depression, relieve stress through increased relaxation for parent and baby, and can help regulate sleep patterns.

Registration:
Register with us by dropping by the shop, calling (405-8801) or sending an email to classes@afryncom.nextmp.net/wp. Payment confirms your spot.

About the Instructor:
Amy MacAulay is a certified Infant Massage Facilitator (IAIM), teaching infant massage techniques to parents and caregivers since 2007.  Previously having facilitated at resource centers and privately in families homes Amy is excited to see the continuation of health at Fiddleheads Kids Shop. With her background as a certified Birth Doula and an Early Childhood Educator and being a mother herself, Amy brings her knowledge, experience and passion and love for working with infants and their families to each and every class.  Join her in her infant massage classes where you will learn how to massage your infant, connect with your baby and meet other parents.

Workshop Title: Decoding Toddler Behaviour
NEW DATE: Friday February 22nd, 6:30-8:30 pm

"Decoding Toddler Behaviour" offers insights and approaches for enjoying the toddler years. Toddler behaviour can take a parent by surprise with the combination of separation anxiety and a growing need for independence.

Along with the many delightful moments, there is also the stress of how to deal with the hitting, biting, grabbing, tantrums and meltdowns. With an understanding of the developmental tasks of the one to three year old, parents can learn to meet the toddler's often baffling behaviours with compassion, creativity and respect.

Register with us by phone (405-8801), email (classes@afryncom.nextmp.net/wp) or in person at the shop. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tues Feb 19th. $35 confirms your spot (for one or for a couple). If you're interested, register earlier rather than later because this workshop fills up fast.

About the Instructor:

Carol is a Waldorf trained Early Childhood Educator with many years experience in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals and community settings. She has also trained in Waldorf therapeutic early childhood work (Gradalis), and she is a graduate of Lifeways of North America, a birth - age 7 Waldorf training. She runs the highly regarded Calm Parenting playgroups and provides home consulting.