A natural approach to parenting healthy kids

Toronto, December 9, 2003 - Parents can learn how to stimulate their baby's learning capacity and development at Wonder Child, a six-week course at The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Focussed on babies' physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being during the first three years of life, Wonder Child runs from January 27 - March 2, 2004. The Wonder Child curriculum is designed and taught by Lisa Murray-Doran, a naturopathic doctor, certified Doula (professional birthing assistant) and mother of three home-birthed sons. Participants are welcome to bring their young children.

Wonder Child Series I sessions:

January 27, 2004 Birth, Brain and Bonding
Learn the importance of your baby's earliest development and the interplay of birth, brain and bonding.

February 3, 2004 Birth, the Newborn and the First 12 Weeks
Learn about your baby's transition to newborn life, your transition to parenthood, needs of the baby, crying babies and nutrition for you and your baby.

February 10, 2004 Three to Nine Months: Growing Down into the Body
Learn about movement, body control, co-ordination, senses, nutrition, sleep patterns, attachment parenting and going back to work.

February 17, 2004 Nine to Eighteen Months
Learn about your baby's learning to walk, brain development, toys, hyper stimulation vs. appropriate environment and physical, emotional and intellectual development.

February 24, 2004 Eighteen Months to Three Years: Your Growing Toddler
This class will explore the development of memory, mastering language, the emerging sense of self, gentle discipline and temper tantrums.

March 2, 2004 Healthy & Strong
Learn about the importance of imaginative play, rhythm, warmth, mothering & fathering and nutrition for a healthy child.

Courses will be held Tuesday evenings at 1255 Sheppard Ave. East, at Leslie subway station, between 7 - 9 p.m. The six-part series costs $100. To register, visit www.ccnm.edu/CE/wonderchild.html or call 416-498-1255, ext. 255. Watch for upcoming Series II - for children from three to five years - and Series III - for children from five to nine years.

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, established in 1978, offers Canada's only accredited four-year, full time professional program in naturopathic medicine. Graduates receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma. The college is home to the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, where students train under the direction of regulated naturopathic doctors, Interns use safe, non-invasive therapies and gentle techniques.

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For more information contact:

Melissa Clements - Co-ordinator, Continuing Education & Special Events
Tel: 416.498.1255 ext. 255
mclements@ccnm.edu
www.ccnm.edu/conted.html

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