Re: [ozmidwifery] FW: New Summer issue of Byronchild and free bumper stickers

[Laraine Hood]

Title: New Summer issue of Byronchild and free bumper stickers

I would love to view your magazine.  I teach Active Birth workshops and sometimes antenatal classes, and as an independent midwife, I am always 'teaching' my clients.  Postal Address is, Laraine Hood, 1 Hewison St, Leeming, WA 6149.  Many Thanks, and keep up the good work! ----- Original Message ----- From: Julie Clarke To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 6:58 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] FW: New Summer issue of Byronchild and free bumper stickers Dear friends , At last the summer edition of Byronchild Magazine (vol. 4) is on the stands! It is our most beautiful issue ever. As a special offer to childbirth educators, I would like to post you a free copy of Byronchild - the magazine for progressive families, for your review. Byronchild is Australia's first nationally distributed independently owned alternative family life magazine. Just email me your postal address and I will get one to you.  Below is a listing of the current articles in our Dec. issue.  If you know of any other childbirth educators or associations that might be interested to receive a free magazine, please send me their details.   Bumper Stickers - a gift for you Byronchild is launching a new campaign "Is it good for the Kids?"...a question that can serve as a litmus test to all our endeavors, public and private.  Details of the campaign are in this issues editorial and on www.byronchild.com on the editorials page (Dec. ed). In honor of the campaign, we have created bumper stickers.  The stickers are free to anyone, a gift from Byronchild. You can pick one (or more) at Abraxis Books, Watergarden, Medicine Wheel and Focus Crafts in Byron Bay. Outside of Byron you can get them at the Tyagarah Service Station in Tyagarah or post me a self-addressed stamped envelope and I will mail you one (or more as you request). Lecture Series This issues lecture is presented by Susan Perrow.  She is doing a story telling workshop. Saturday, Feb. 15th 9:45 am to 4pm Byron Council Training Room, Bayshore Drive, Byron Industrial Estate (opp. Jenny Cake) $15 each, Bookings 66267159 Susan is an incredible asset to this community and to parents...don't miss this chance to expose yourself to her wisdom. The summer issue of Byronchild  vol 4 (see below) editor¹s page € Is it Good for the Kids? The real bottom line on the balance sheet. Our current value system is undermining our capacity to cherish what is unquantifiable: children and parenting. By Kali Wendorf feature articles special features: bullying, television Bullying and your child € Sticks and Stones Bullying is a real issue these days in Australian schools.  Here is what to do about it. By Ken Rigby € Myths and Misperceptions about Bullying There might be some ideas entertained about both sides that are not true.  Understanding the misperceptions is one step towards healing. By Dr. Tim Field € The Butterfly A story about the advantages and value of conflict in our lives. Television ­ what it is doing to our kids   € Break out of the Box Our children are at risk from watching television as it takes away many vital processes such as play and relating that are important for their development. Are we dumbing our children down? By Trudy Hart € Whole Again; our Family after TV Getting free of the television is easier than you think, and more fun! By Sandy Driver € In the Belly of Boredom Boredom is the key to immense creativity.  Rather than scurry to prevent it in our lives, invite it in! By Nancy Blakey community parenting € The Hurried Child There are increasing pressures on parents and schools to expose children to intellectual concepts at earlier ages but studies are showing that this may not be in their best interest. By Susan Perrow € And Then He was Five A very funny story from the frontlines of parenting. By Daniel Prokop € Feminism and Motherhood Has feminism done her work, or is there still more to do?   By Deborah Hall € Cultural Renewal: Revitalising Youth Futures The Youth of today are seeking ways to define their culture and individuality and steer away from the pressure towards homogeneity. By Jennifer Gidley      midwifery € The Nature of Natural Birthing Understanding the importance of primal brain functioning is the key to supporting women through birth.    By Dr. Christine Vose pregnancy, birth & babies € Ready, Set, No Go. Preparing for birth perfectly didn¹t mean that it would all work out like planned! A  Katrina Folkwell excerpt € Mothering, Mindfulness and a Baby¹s Bottom: An introduction to Elimination Communication Learning the elimination rhythms of our babies means no diapers, deeper possibilities for bonding and their increased wellbeing. This article instructs us as to how easy, and rewarding, it can be. By Sarah Buckley growing men € I Used to ŒHave a Life¹; Now I Have a Bigger One. Life as a step dad Being a step dad means taking a big leap into life and learning many profound lessons. By Marcus Frank € Can Yuppies Bear Children? Children don¹t fit in to a father¹s coveted lifestyleŠthank God! By Paul Sullivan € Men¹s Health It is time to get fit. By Albert Salmona health & wellbeing € Introducing Meditation to a Young Child By Barry Long € Q and A with Mullumbimby Herbals Lots of handy tips and advice about everything from cuts, rashes to ticks. teens €Your Developing Body Boys and girls develop differently, it is important to honour and understand the differences especially during the teen years. By Amrita Hobbs    departments € Letters and Opinions   € Booksbyronchild   € Childnews   € Web-byronchild Byronchild is available at newsagents all over Australia or at www.byronchild.com Happy Holidays and with love, Kali This is an email mailing list for certain announcements concerning Byronchild and other pertinent information.  If you would like NOT to be included on this list, please email me and just let me know.  Also, if you know anyone who WOULD like to be included, please email me their address. This address list is kept strictly confidential. Kali Wendorf Editor ByronChild Magazine P.O. Box 1542 Byron Bay, 2481 NSW AUSTRALIA 1300 360 069 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -