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Sep
15
7:00 PM
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Join us for a lively discussion of one of our favourite titles on the Red Tent Sisters' book shelves: Fresh Milk. We have met to discuss this book a couple of times in the past and it has always been an invigorating discussion! "While countless breastfeeding guides crowd bookshelves, not one of them speaks to women with anything approaching bestselling author Fiona Giles's level of intimacy and vitality. In Fresh Milk, through a provokative collection of stories, memories, and personal accounts, Giles uncovers the myths and truths of the lactating breast. From the young mother grappling with the bewildering trappings of maternity wear to the woman who finds herself surprisingly aroused by new sensations, and the modern dad who learns the ins and outs of breastfeeding, the portraits in Giles's eye-opening book offer a funny, wise and comforting resource for women - and even their friends and partners who have had, or expect, intimate experiences with the pleasures and pain of lactation. By turns poignant and informative, sexy and witty, empathic and empowering, Fresh Milk delivers everything we wanted to know about breastfeeding that our mothers never told us."
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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1 Yes
6 Maybe
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Aug
18
7:00 PM
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8 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Join us for discussion of a new addition to the Red Tent Sister's parenting book selection: Under Pressure: Putting the child back in childhood, by Carl Honore - au;thor of the bestselling In Praise of Slow. This book was recommended at the last parenting book club by a fellow conscious parent. "From the bestselling author of In Praise of Slow comes a fascinating and urgent look at childhood today and how we are raising a generation of over-managed, overprotected and overindulged children. Carl Honore explains how our modern approach to child-rearing is backfiring: our kids are fatter, more myopic, more prone to injury, more depressed and more medicated than previous generations. Using startling anecdotes about obsessive parents (including one about the father of a tennis player who drugged all his child's opponents), solid research and personal insight, Honore shows how we are going wrong from the classroom to the home, dispels myths and rallies for change in clear and persuasive prose." Parenting Book Club events are FREE and last an hour and a half. Babies are welcome. If you choose to purchase the book, rather than getting it from a friend or your local library, please consider supporting Red Tent Sisters with your purchase, rather than your local big box store. Thank you for your support.
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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8 Yes
7 Maybe
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Aug
17
2:30 PM
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6 attended (est.) –
5.001
During our time here at Red Tent Sisters we have found one theme that has come up again and again when talking to parents. It didn't matter whether they were new or experienced, it seems as though a lot of the parents we have spoken to have experienced some sort of guilt since having children. We did a quick Google search and were overwhelmed with the number of articles, blogs, and products we found all centered on the idea of parenting guilt and how it can be overcome. We then did a search through the University of Toronto library and found some interesting information we'd love to share with you! Come on out to the shop on Monday, Aug. 17th at 2:30 and we'll share what we've found. It'll be a great opportunity for you to also share your experience of parenting and maybe learn a tip or two from another parent on how to cope when you feel like you just can't do it all. This meetup is FREE, as it's being led by Jenn and Jess (Amy's occupational therapy students). Hope to see you there, as it's our last week at the store! :)
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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11 Yes
9 Maybe
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Aug
10
2:30 PM
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10 attended (est.) –
4.004
Samantha Leeson, a partner and co-founder of babyREADY (www.babyready.ca), will speak about baby-led feeding. The discussion will include the definition of baby-led feeding, with a focus on parenting from the heart and not from a text book. Samantha has been working as a doula and childbirth educator, having the honour to work with thousands of new and expecting parents since 1998. She is also an accredited La Leche leader and the mother of two boys. Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Meetup fees are used to help support the administrative costs of using meetup.com, to provide honourariums to our guest speakers, and to cover costs associated with use of the space (water, toilet paper, etc.) Thank you for your support and for helping build a conscious parenting community!
Cost:
CAD5.00
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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10 Yes
0 Maybe
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Jul
21
7:00 PM
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7 attended (est.) –
4.502
Join us for a discussion about one of our favourite parenting books - Meredith's Small's Our Babies, Ourselves. "In this ground-breaking book, anthropologist Meredith Small reveals her remarkable findings in the new science of ethnopediatrics. Professor Small joins pediatricians, child-development researchers, and anthropologists across the country who are studying to what extent the way we parent our infants is based on biological needs and to what extent it is based on culture - and how sometimes what is culturally dictated may not be what's best for babies. Should an infant be encouraged to sleep alone? Is breast-feeding better than bottle-feeding, or is that just a myth of the nineties? How much time should pass before a mother picks up her crying infant? And how important is it really to a baby's development to talk and sing to him or her? These are but a few of the important questions Small addresses, and the answers not only are suprising but may even change the way we raise children." Parenting Book Club events are FREE and last an hour and a half. Babies are welcome. If you choose to purchase the book please consider supporting Red Tent Sisters with your purchase rather than your local big box bookstore. Thank you for your support.
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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5 Yes
5 Maybe
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Jul
13
2:30 PM
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3 attended (est.) –
5.001
Hello parents! Jenn and I (Jessica) are two Occupational Therapy students from the University of Toronto who have joined the Red Tent Sisters for our final fieldwork placement. You'll find us around the Red Tent from now until August 21st. Now that you know a little more about us, we hope you'll join us on Monday behind the shop, in the Langford Parkette for a Parenting Meetup & Playdate. It'll be a great opportunity to get to know each other and to brainstorm some ideas for the Parenting Meetup group for the rest of the summer. We're really hoping some of you can share your expertise and volunteer to lead a session (or two!). Bring the little ones, and come on out and have some fun. Here's a map of the parks location if you're unsure:
Map of Langford Parkette See you there! Jess & Jenn
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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3 Yes
3 Maybe
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Jun
22
2:30 PM
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10 attended (est.) –
5.004
Samantha Leeson, a partner and co-founder of babyREADY (www.babyready.ca), will speak about child-led weaning. The discussion will include the definition of child-led weaning and the physiologic and psychological benefits to both mom, baby and family when child-led weaning occurs. Samantha will also discuss how mothers can meet their own needs, and what about going back to work. Samantha has been working as a doula and childbirth educator since 1998. She is also an accredited La Leche leader and the mother of two boys. Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Meetup fees are used to help support the administrative costs of using meetup.com, to provide honourariums to our guest speakers, and to cover costs associated with use of the space (water, toilet paper, etc.) Thank you for your support and for helping build a conscious parenting community!
Cost:
CAD5.00
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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12 Yes
3 Maybe
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May
25
2:30 PM
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8 attended (est.) –
4.502
In this meetup, Pierette - one of our active Red Tent Sisters' parents - and author of a blog that reviews children's toys from a toxic and environmental perspective, will share her accumulated knowledge on the topic of children's toys. Come join us for a fun and informative meetup - bring your questions and be ready to play! Cost:
$5 prepaid (by 6pm the Saturday prior to the meetup by paypal or in person/phone at 810 Danforth Ave. 416-463-8368)
$7 at the door. Meetup group fees go towards the cost of using the meetup.com site, towards small honourariums for guest parents/speakers, and to cover incidental fees related to hosting the meetup (water, toilet paper, and all that good stuff). Thank you for helping us build a conscious parenting community!
Cost:
CAD5.00
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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12 Yes
4 Maybe
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May
19
7:00 PM
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7 attended (est.) –
4.503
Our parenting book Club pick for the month of May is: How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Join us for some tea and discussion. Babies welcome. Cost: Book club evenings are FREE, however if you don't plan on borrowing the book from the library or friend, please consider purchasing it from us at Red Tent Sisters. Your support is deeply appreciated.
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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14 Yes
3 Maybe
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May
11
2:30 PM
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2 attended (est.) –
5.001
At this meetup we will demonstrate the uses, advantages and drawbacks of various baby carriers and slings, including:
BabyBjorn Carrier
The Trekker
MEC Backpack Carrier
Heart to Heart Ring Sling
Kissed Baby Unpadded Sling
Ellaroo Mei Tai
Mango Baby Mei Tai
Didymos Wrap Sling
Blue Celery Double Loop Sling We will also discuss overall advantages to baby-wearing for both parent and child. Please bring your own slings, questions, and experiences to share with the group! Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door Meetup fees are used to help support the administrative costs of using meetup.com, to provide honourariums to our guest speakers, and to cover costs associated with use of the space (water, toilet paper, etc.) Thank you for your support and for helping build a conscious parenting community!
Cost:
CAD5.00
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Red Tent Sisters
Toronto,
ON, M4J 1L6
43.679666,-79.341189
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4 Yes
3 Maybe
1 Waiting List
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