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SUMMARY:Mental Health Tips & Advice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly opportunity to discuss tips and advice in areas of parenting\, self care\, family relationships\, marriage\, life balance and more! \n  \nKatie Schmitz is a licensed and trained mental health professional that has partnered with Guiding Start for almost 5 years to provide counseling for those that Guiding Star serves. She is trained in Somatic trauma processing\, EMDR\, Internal Family Systems\, Play Therapy and is passionate about teaching others about how their brains\, hormones\, bodies and spirituality intersect to help them reach others at a heart level. Prior to becoming a therapist\, Katie was a stay at home mom for 14 years and worked as a life coach with a StrengthsFinder base. She has been married to Bart for 22 years and is the mother to 5 children ranging in age from 11-20. \n  \nYou can submit questions using the registration form below\, or simply bring them with you. This will be an open class format so come once\, twice or to all of them. You can come alone or as a couple. Make it a date night and include dinner and time for discussion. No matter when or how often you come\, Katie will be glad to offer support and guidance for you and your family. \n  \nChildwatch provided when requested using the registration below. \n  \nREGISTER HERE: Mental Health Tips & Advice Registration
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/mental-health-tips-advice-2/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Moms Community
DESCRIPTION:Our Breastfeeding Moms Community will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been assisting women on their breastfeeding journeys for more than 50 years! Our vision for this group is that it will be a place where women will meet other like-minded mothers and support professionals. We will encourage sharing of experiences in a non-judgmental setting. Moms will be offered options and alternatives to help them make choices that fit well with their parenting style. We want to help women feel supported\, empowered and affirmed in their motherhood journey. Pregnant women welcome!
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/breastfeeding-moms-community-3/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Basics
DESCRIPTION:How do I know if I have enough milk?\nHow do I know when my baby is full?\nWhat if my baby won’t latch?\n \nBreastfeeding is a journey that is full of emotions\, challenges and beauty. We want to lay a foundation of support for you in answering some common questions\, providing some breastfeeding basics\, help your spouse be equipped to support you along with tips and tricks for baby care.\n\n\nSusan Wirtjes\, IBCLC\, has been teaching women for 40+ years\, and you will walk away from this class with confidence for your breastfeeding journey! Spouses are welcome as they are an important part of this journey.\nREGISTER HERE: Breastfeeding-Basics
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/breastfeeding-basics-01-28-25/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Overview of the Cycle
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesdays for a light lunch\, and an opportunity to join in discussions around topics of women’s health! We will discuss cycle health\, cycle syncing\, sexual health and more. Bring your questions\, experiences and a friend. \n  \nOn February 24th\, join Jamie Rathjen\, from the Hormone Genius Podcast\, as she shares more about cycle health and the hormones that influence our cycle. She will leave you energized and with tools to become the genius of your own hormones! \n  \nNo registration required. We look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/lunch-learn-overview-of-the-cycle/
LOCATION:2016 Campus Street\, Cedar Falls\, IA 50613\, 2016 Campus Street\, Cedar Falls\, IA\, 50613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Baby Wearing
DESCRIPTION:Are you a first time parent? Are you a mom or dad that needs a refresher this time around? \n\nWe know that raising children can be difficult and that all children are different. With some kiddos\, wearing them in a wrap is the only way moms and dads can get anything done! Our baby wearing class is specific to help parents (new or experienced) learn which baby carriers are the best for them and their kiddos.\n\nWe do offer FREE childwatch during the educational portion of this class! And then when it is time to try on the baby carriers\, you can grab your child and try it with your baby inside.\n\nREGISTER HERE: Baby Wearing
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/baby-wearing/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guiding Star Cedar Valley":MAILTO:danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
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SUMMARY:Breastfeeding Moms Community
DESCRIPTION:Our Breastfeeding Moms Community will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been assisting women on their breastfeeding journeys for more than 50 years! Our vision for this group is that it will be a place where women will meet other like-minded mothers and support professionals. We will encourage sharing of experiences in a non-judgmental setting. Moms will be offered options and alternatives to help them make choices that fit well with their parenting style. We want to help women feel supported\, empowered and affirmed in their motherhood journey. Pregnant women welcome!
URL:https://guidingstarcedarvalley.org/event/breastfeeding-support-group-12-13-24/
LOCATION:Guiding Star Cedar Valley\, 220 Southbrooke Dr.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50702\, United States
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