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 <title>GRNP 2011</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We had some technical changes, but the website is now back up and running! I hope to do some updating of the resources soon. If there is something you would like to see here, please let me know in the comments on this page.<br />
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Meetings are continuing in 2011. <br />
The next Grand Rapids Babywearers meeting will be Thursday, April 21 at 10:00 am.<br />
The next GRNP meeting will be Thursday, May 5 at 10:00 am.<br />
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There is now a Natural Family Living Meeting in Rockford on the fourth Thursday of the month.<br />
North Kent Presbyterian Church<br />
6175 Kuttshill Dr.<br />
Rockford, MI<br />
https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=125634187478167]]></description>
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 <pubDate>Sat, 9 Apr 2011 05:48:35 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>August 2010 Babywearing Meeting Group Cancelled</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Our sister group, the Grand Rapids Babywearers, would like everyone to know that the meeting set for August 19 has been cancelled.]]></description>
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 <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:13:05 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>2010 Meetings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We continue to meet at the same time and place. Please see "About" section for more details. Children are always welcome. We have a 4 meeting general topic rotation: Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth, Natural Bonding, Natural Health, and the Natural Environment. Specific topics in each category vary. ]]></description>
 <category>General</category>
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 <pubDate>Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:19:12 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>August Meeting location is MOVED.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We are unable to use our usual meeting space this month, so we will be meeting at Wilcox Park. <br />
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To get to <a href="http://www.grand-rapids.mi.us/index.pl?page_id=7994">Wilcox Park</a> from the church:<br />
<br />
Turn Right (East) on Burton<br />
Turn Left (North) on Plymouth<br />
You will pass Hall and then Lake<br />
Turn Left (West) on Robinson Rd.<br />
Turn Right on Youell Ave.<br />
The park is 100 Youell Ave SE, on the right<br />
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 <pubDate>Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:21:26 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>Upcoming Meetings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[August 6, 2009:<br />
Meeting #4: Natural Environment<br />
Come enjoy socialization and playtime outdoors at Wilcox Park! <br />
<br />
September 3, 2009:<br />
Meeting #1: Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth<br />
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Past Topics<br />
<br />
November 6, 2008:<br />
Meeting #4: Natural Environment<br />
Holiday Shopping: Buying Local & Fair Trade with the owner(s) of Hop Scotch<br />
<br />
December 4, 2008:<br />
Meeting #1: Pregnancy and Childbirth<br />
Healthy Pregnancy with Jodi Borsk, Bradley Instructor<br />
<br />
February 5, 2009:<br />
Meeting #2: Bonding<br />
Emotional and Cognitive Development in Baby's First Year<br />
with Gwenden<br />
<br />
March 5, 2009:<br />
Meeting #3: Natural Health<br />
Yoga with Jen<br />
<br />
April 2, 2009:<br />
Meeting #4: Natural Environment<br />
The Scoop on Fresh, Local Food: Bring your tips for where to find or how to grow your favorites! This will be an open forum discussion, instead of having a presenter.<br />
<br />
May 7, 2009:<br />
Meeting #1: Pregnancy and Childbirth<br />
The Midwifery Model of Care: Why it should be the standard of care, and what we can do about it.<br />
<br />
June 4, 2009:<br />
Meeting #2: Bonding<br />
Elimination Communication, by Serenity<br />
<br />
July 2, 2009:<br />
Meeting #3: Natural Health<br />
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care]]></description>
 <category>General</category>
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 <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:42:10 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>Upcoming Meetings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[July 3:<br />
Meeting #4: Natural Environment<br />
A Naturally Safe Summer: Remedies and Prevention Strategies for things like insect bites, sunburn, and more!<br />
<br />
August 7:<br />
Meeting #1: Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth<br />
Planning Your Postpartum Support<br />
Come learn about all the postpartum support resources in the GR area. Learn about making a postpartum plan, and discuss natural measures for helping to prevent post-partum depression.<br />
<br />
September 4:<br />
Meeting #2: Natural Bonding<br />
Cosleeping: The latest research from the Mother-Baby-Sleep-Laboratory<br />
<br />
October 2:<br />
Meeting #3: Natural Health<br />
Introduction to Homeopathy]]></description>
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 <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:33:56 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>Meeting Thursday, May 1st</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Meeting #2: Bonding<br />
Topic: Tandem Nursing]]></description>
 <category>General</category>
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 <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:10:45 -0700</pubDate>
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 <title>March 6th Meeting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 6. <br />
<br />
Meeting #4: Natural Environment<br />
Topic: Cloth Diapers<br />
<br />
Bring your stash to show and tell. Bring diapers to sell or trade. Bring any questions you have about cloth diapers!]]></description>
 <category>General</category>
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 <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:54:07 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>February Meeting is cancelled</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The meeting on Thursday, February 7 has been CANCELLED due to the snowy weather. Sorry for the inconvenience!]]></description>
 <category>General</category>
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 <pubDate>Wed, 6 Feb 2008 19:14:19 -0800</pubDate>
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 <title>2008 Meetings</title>
 <link>http://grandrapids.michigannaturalparenting.com/index.php?itemid=41</link>
<description><![CDATA[January 3<br />
February 7<br />
March 6<br />
April 3<br />
May 1<br />
June 5<br />
July 3<br />
August 7<br />
September 4<br />
October 2<br />
November 6<br />
December 4]]></description>
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 <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:25:34 -0800</pubDate>
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