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This month we are celebrating mothers. Post special memories of your mom here. Your posts will be available at columbiacenter.org, with a link in next month’s Mom e-news.
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Answer to last issue’s question
Q: What food group does your baby like most?
A: The majority of your babies (66.6%) prefer fruit over all other food groups. 16.6% prefer vegetables, while about 8% prefer meats and about 8% prefer dairy.
Thank you to everyone who responded to last month‘s poll. |
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Want to learn more about feeding your baby? Check out our recent educational program, Prepared with Love: Feeding your baby, from newborn to toddler.
Materials from that special event are now online, including:
- Online video of “Make Your Own Baby Food” demo
- Featured recipes and links to additional recipes
- Information about starting your baby on solids
- And much more ...
Click here to access materials from the Prepared with Love event. |
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Discipline — when and how to get started
By Dr. Anna Rakovshik
When we understand discipline to mean shaping our child’s character and teaching acceptable behavior, it is easy to see that discipline starts at birth. The gentle touch and comfort you give to your child, and your responsiveness to her cry model behavior from the beginning of her life.
But modeling behavior alone is not enough. There comes a time, about when your child starts to crawl, when you’ll want to also encourage good behavior and self-control. Discipline is not about enforcing behaviors as much as teaching and is most effective when it is positive. With this approach in mind, here are some useful techniques for early discipline:
- From birth to about six months old:
When infants under six months old cry, they are not trying to manipulate you, so you cannot spoil your baby by comforting her. Newborns cry to express needs. By being attentive to your newborn during this critical period and pacifying her emotional outbursts, you begin developing a special bond between you and your child. Eventually, this bond will become the backbone of your child’s trust.
- From about six months to about 18 months:
When your child begins to crawl, that is a good time to start introducing verbal disapproval and redirection. Your main goal during your child’s early mobility is to keep her safe. Begin with preparing a safe play environment by removing potential dangers (like the coffee table with the sharp corners and putting safety plugs in electrical outlets.) Then you will not need to say “no” too frequently.
If you do need to stop some potentially dangerous or problematic behavior, you can say, “No.” Your gentle “no” will help your child learn the limits of acceptable behavior. Then distract or redirect your child with another activity. Successful redirection removes the child from a troubling situation without compromising you as an authority figure, and it promotes your child’s sense of confidence and independence.
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Wonderful Walks — The Best Trails in Southeast Wisconsin!
By Erica Jones
The signs of summer are appearing all around Wisconsin. That means more opportunities to go outside and get some exercise! It’s a great time to bounce back from having a baby. Here are some of the best trails in Southeast Wisconsin:
- Riveredge Nature Center (Newburg, WI): This 350-acre nature sanctuary is right along the Milwaukee River and boasts over 10 miles of hiking and cross-country trails with incredible sights. It also is home to over 67 species of birds.
- Riverfront Parkway and Sculpture Walk (West Bend, WI): This trail begins at the North Point Wildlife Area and goes through Regner Park, Downtown Milwaukee, and into Riverside Park. Gardens, the river, and a collection of sculptures only make it more enjoyable.
- Interurban Trail (Ozaukee County): Walking or biking along this 30-mile trail is a great way to see all of Ozaukee County— countryside and communities lie around each corner.
- Ice Age National Scenic Trail (Washington County): Sculpted by a glacier, this scenic trail has 40 miles of breathtaking views. Take the most popular route up to Holy Hill shrine.
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Calendar of Events
Click here for an extended list of our Calendar of Events
May
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (second in a series of two, began Saturday, May 16), Saturdays 9:00 am–3:30 pm# |
June
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (final in a series), Mondays 6:30–8:45 pm# |
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Beyond the Baby Blues Support Group, Tuesday 10:00–11:30 am* |
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Childbirth and Early Parenting Series (fifth in a series of six, Tuesdays through June 9), Tuesdays 6:30–8:45 pm# |
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*Registration required.
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News
Columbia Center launches Meet the Baby Docs
Columbia Center is launching Meet the Baby Docs, informal gatherings for expectant and new parents, pediatricians and family physicians. Learn more and register online.
Look for us at the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Columbia Center’s Diaper Changing & Infant Feeding Area will be at the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival in historic downtown Cedarburg on June 27 from 10 am to 6 pm and on June 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It offers a comfortable, quiet place for diaper changes and feeding during the festival. Look for the tent with purple trim and sides featuring beautiful photos of babies.
Huge turnout for program on feeding babies
Almost 100 parents wanting information on feeding babies attended Columbia Center’s recent educational program, Prepared With Love: Feeding your baby, from newborn to toddler. The program featured a panel of experts that included a pediatrician, an allergist and a dietitian, and two professional chefs who demonstrated how to make nutritious baby food.:
View event materials.
Columbia Center on Facebook and Twitter
You now can follow Columbia Center on Facebook:
facebook.columbiacenter.org
You also can follow Columbia Center on Twitter:
twitter.com/ColumbiaCenter
Coming soon
Watch for our upcoming program in September on immunizations. |
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