San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion 4/20/2012 9:16 am - 4/21/2012
1. Awesome diaper bag coordinator made by twin mom... (jlh320)
2. 2 Free Bouncy Chairs-- Pink (keahoppe)
3. Reminder: How Multiples Affect Marriage: 5 Steps... (twinpeakstwins)
4. Reminder: RESCHEDULE: Your Children are Listening... (twinpeakstwins)
5. Announcing: Education and Protection Planning for Famil... (twinpeakstwins)
6. recap from Tuesday's meeting re pre-school? (emily16)
7. Informational Meeting about Sensory Processing (twinpeakstwins)
8. Radio Flyer Steer and Stroll Tricycle: Missing... (helen_s)
9. Comment: Preschool Prep - Is it necessary? (lararajninger)
1. Awesome diaper bag coordinator made by twin mom needs your
vote!
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jlh320 - 4/20/2012 5:13 pm
My good friend Tarah (along with another twin mom) has
started a new company called sugarSNAP .The company
designs smart, stylish solutions to help parents face
the daunting task of gear management.Tarah and Stacy
launched their first product, the sugarSNAP Files, just
a couple of weeks ago and have been thrilled with early
sales. The Files make a great gift for any new or
expectant mom, so please take a look at their online
store: www.heysugarsnap.comI'm writing today to see if
Tarah can get your support with launching their second
product, called the Car-Go. The Car-Go is designed to
go in the trunk of your car and keep all of the baby
and kid gear in one organized, beautiful spot.They've
turned to a creative venue to help raise some seed
capital so they can place the very first order of
Car-Go, and it's called Kickstarter.If you're familiar
with Kickstarter, please visit their page here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1851335363/the-sugarsnap-car-go-system?ref=email(If
not, there's some information below.)sugarSNAP has a
deadline, they have to raise their entire goal of
$8,000 by May 4th, or they don't get any of the money
they've already raised, over $4,000! So in addition to
pledges they need help spreading the news. By becoming
a "backer" you get access to their products, at a great
price.Please share their story among your friends and
family and in your professional networks to help get
the word out.And thanks for your support!
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2. 2 Free Bouncy Chairs-- Pink
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keahoppe - 4/20/2012 1:04 pm
I have 2 Bright Starts Comfort & Harmony Cradling
Bouncer - PinkJust like this one:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3739310They
were awesome! We fed our girls in them tandem bottles
until 14 months old! The could use a cleaning as they
have been in our garage--- you just take the covers off
and throw in washer and air dry.Free to good home. You
must take both. First come first served. I need to
clear space.
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3. Reminder: How Multiples Affect Marriage: 5 Steps to
Resolving Conflict and Preserving (or Restoring) Intimacy
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twinpeakstwins - 4/20/2012 11:48 am
It is helpful when both parents attend as there are
different messages aimed at each parent, depending on
the role they take in the family. Multiples can place a
huge amount of stress on marriage. Most studies show
that marital satisfaction starts to plummet with the
arrival of the first child. With multiples it can
plummet even more! Yet, there are many things that
couples can do to communicate productively and to
resolve conflict.In this workshop we'll discuss the
most effective strategies to maintain or restore
intimacy, communicate productively, and strengthen your
marriage.We'll talk about:* Common gender differences
around sex and intimacy* Best and worst ways to resolve
conflict* How to communicate in a way that actually
gets you what you want* Best ways to resolve
differences around parenting* How to know what's normal
conflict and when your marriage is in trouble.Dr.
Coleman is a psychologist in private practice in SF and
Oakland, and is Co-Chair of the Council on Contemporary
Families. He has been a frequent guest on the Today
Show, NPR, and The BBC,and has also been featured on
Sesame Street, 20/20, Good Morning America, America
Online Coaches, PBS Life Part 2, and numerous news
programs for FOX, ABC, CNN, and NBC television. His
advice has appeared in The New York Times, The Times of
London, Fortune, Newsweek, The Chicago Tribune, Slate,
Psychology Today, U.S. World and News Report, Parenting
Magazine and many others. He has presented seminars at
Harvard and UC Berkeley for faculty and students and
blogs on parent-adult child relationships for the UC
Berkeley publication Greater Good Magazine and has
blogged for the Huffington Post and Psychology Today.He
is the author of numerous articles and chapters and has
written four books: The Marriage Makeover: Finding
Happiness in Imperfect Harmony (St. Martin's Press);
The Lazy Husband: How to Get Men to Do More Parenting
and Housework (St. Martin's Press); When Parents Hurt:
Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child
Don't Get Along (HarperCollins); and Married with
Twins: Life, Love and the Pursuit of Marital Harmony.
His books have been translated into Chinese, Croatian,
and Korean, and are also available in the U.S., U.K.,
Canada, and Australia.He is co-editor, along with
historian Stephanie Coontz of the yearly online volume,
Unconventional Wisdom: News You Can Use, a compendium
of noteworthy research on the contemporary family,
gender, sexuality, poverty, and work-family issues.
Visit him on the web at www.drjoshuacoleman.comEvent
Details & RSVP---------------------- What: How
Multiples Affect Marriage: 5 Steps to Resolving
Conflict and Preserving (or Restoring) Intimacy Who:
San Francisco Parents of Multiples When: Tue May 15,
2012, 6:30-8:30 pm PDT Where: Presidio Sports Basement
610 Old Mason Street/ Chrissy Field RSVP:
http://www.bigtent.com/home/calendar/event/68090152?md=NjA3Nzg0MjI=
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Email author: twinpeakstwins@yahoo.com
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4. Reminder: RESCHEDULE: Your Children are Listening: Nine
Messages They Need to Hear From You
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twinpeakstwins - 4/20/2012 11:30 am
Presented by Dr. Jim TaylorBased on his most recent
parenting book of the same name, this workshop focuses
on the essential that early messages from parents has
on children's development. Dr. Taylor explores why
messages are important, how messages are conveyed, and
what "message blockers" prevent messages from parents
from getting through to children. He will then describe
nine messages that children absolutely must get to
ensure that they develop into value-driven, happy,
successful, contributing people. Dr. Taylor places
special emphasis on practical strategies, such as
catchphrases, rituals and routines, and activities,
that parents can use to convey healthy messages to
their children.Jim Taylor, Ph.D., Psychology, has
consulted with young people, parents, and educators for
more than 25 years. He has been a speaker at numerous
elementary and secondary schools, youth-sports
programs, and performing-arts organizations around the
country.Jim is the author of Positive Pushing: How to
Raise a Successful and Happy Child and Your Children
are Under Attack: How Popular Culture is Destroying
Your Kids' Values, and How You Can Protect Them. His
latest book is Your Children are Listening: Nine
Messages They Need to Hear from You. He writes Prime
Family Alert!, a bi-monthly e-newsletter and blogs on
parenting for psychologytoday.com. Jim lives north of
San Francisco with his wife, Sarah, and their
daughters, Catie and Gracie.Jim can be followed on
Facebook and Twitter. You can view Jim's interviews and
video newsletters on his YouTube channel. To learn
more, visit www.drjimtaylor.com.Event Details &
RSVP---------------------- What: RESCHEDULE: Your
Children are Listening: Nine Messages They Need to Hear
From You Who: San Francisco Parents of Multiples
When: Tue May 1, 2012, 6:30-8:30 pm PDT Where:
Presidio Sports Basement 610 Old Mason Street/
Chrissy Field RSVP:
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Email author: twinpeakstwins@yahoo.com
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5. Announcing: Education and Protection Planning for Families
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twinpeakstwins - 4/20/2012 11:29 am
Presented by Tom O'Brien(SFPOM member and father of
twins)This complimentary educational event will provide
parents with answers to some of the most frequent
questions they have in regards to saving for their
children's education and protecting their families with
life and disability insurance.— What are my options
for saving for college for my twins?— How does my
savings choice affect their ability to qualify for
financial aid?— How much life insurance do I really
need?— What are the different types of life
insurance and which one is right for me?— What
would happen if I was unable to work due to a sickness
or injury? Am I adequately covered at work?This
material is being presented by Tom O'Brien of SGC
Financial and Insurance Services. Tom is an SFPOM
member and parent of twins, born January 2012, and
lives in Laurel Heights with his wife Hilarey. He is a
Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and has an MBA from
Thunderbird, the Global School of Management. SGC is an
independently-owned and operated fee-based firm that
has been providing financial advice in the Bay Area
since 1950.Event Details & RSVP----------------------
What: Education and Protection Planning for Families
Who: San Francisco Parents of Multiples When: Tue Apr
24, 2012, 6:30-8:30 pm PDT Where: Presidio Sports
Basement 610 Old Mason Street/ Chrissy Field
RSVP:
http://www.bigtent.com/home/calendar/event/67905316?md=NjA3Nzg0MjI=
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Email author: twinpeakstwins@yahoo.com
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6. recap from Tuesday's meeting re pre-school?
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emily16 - 4/20/2012 11:04 am
Hi,I was not able to make it to the pre-school meeting.
Is there anyone who went who could share some of what
they learned? thanks!!!
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Email author: erylander@gmail.com
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7. Informational Meeting about Sensory Processing
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twinpeakstwins - 4/20/2012 7:55 am
Commodore Sloat Elementary School is hosting an
informational meeting about Sensory Processing. It's
Wednesday, April 25th from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, childcare
is available for a donation of $10. More details and
contact information to RSVP is below.This talk will be
aimed at all children, not specifically those with
sensory issues. The speaker - Julia Harris - is an
expert in her field and has a lot of great ideas and
activities to do with your child over the summer to
help them self-regulate and build the "school" muscles
that need for writing, drawing and participating
successfully in school. Building School SuccessA
child's everyday occupations are academics, play and
social interaction with their peers. Occupational
therapy supports a child's success in these areas,
focusing on the foundational pieces that affect
function. These include muscle coordination, fine motor
and hand skills, visual-perceptual functions, and the
body's ability to take in and integrate sensory
information. In our workshop, Julia Harris, OTR will
help you understand what foundational pieces need to
come together for your child to be successful in
school.Topics include:- How to assist your child with
attention, focus and self-regulation in the classroom
as well as at home- How to support your child's
development of their fine motor skills and how to
prepare and support them for writing to- Practical
suggestions of fun activities inside and outside the
home, including sampling of games and materials that
foster these skills- There will be time for Q and
A.Please join us for this free and educational workshop
onWednesday, April 25th from 7:30pm -- 9:30pm in the
Sloat AuditoriumChildcare will be provided but you
must RSVP!Please RSVP to juliamartin5969@yahoo.com
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8. Radio Flyer Steer and Stroll Tricycle: Missing Push Handle
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helen_s - 4/20/2012 5:57 am
We are missing the adult push handle to this tricycle.
Anyone have one their kids have outgrown or no longer
need? We are happy to pay for your hand-me-down.
Thanks! Here's the bike I'm
referencing:http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2427644
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Topic: Preschool Prep - Is it necessary?
Hi moms,
My twins are almost two and while we are waiting to send
them to preschool...
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9. lararajninger says...
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4/20/2012 8:08 am
Hi all. My twins attended only 4 months of preschool
prior to my homeschooling them in Kindergarten. They
began school in 1st grade. They are now in 6th grade
and have always thrived (nad succeeded) in school.I
don't see preschool prep as being necessary. In fact,
I think only 1 year of preschool (age 4) is
necessary.Just my 2 cents.-Lara
Email author: lararajninger@yahoo.com
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