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      <description>&lt;p&gt;A four part workshop for pregnant couples or individuals who are embarking on the transition of a lifetime. In four 2 hour sessions you will learn valuable scientific and practical information about pregnancy and early parenting.  In addition, this group is a place to honestly discuss the joys and challenges of preparing for parenthood, as parents and as partners, with others on the same emotional and physical journey. You wouldn't prepare for a new career without any training, so doesn't it make sense to do a little training now for the biggest and longest job of your lifetime?&lt;/p&gt;
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* How to prepare body, mind and spirit for a healthy pregnancy&lt;br /&gt;
* Ways to bond with your baby prenatally&lt;br /&gt;
* What you can do now to prepare yourselves and your baby for birth&lt;br /&gt;
* The basics of brain development, bonding and attachment&lt;br /&gt;
* How to read your baby's cues and communications&lt;br /&gt;
* Things you can do prenatally to help your baby sleep better and cry less after birth&lt;br /&gt;
* How to fortify your partnership as you go from couple to parents&lt;br /&gt;
* Finding personal and family balance in the midst of early parenthood&lt;br /&gt;
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Date: Four Mondays starting September 20th. 
Time: 7-9pm
Location: 919B Cardinal Lane 78704
Cost: $110/person, $220/couple.
Price includes handouts and a copy of my book CALMS A Guide to Soothing Your Baby</description>
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      <description>For parents  with more than one child, this class will offer some practicals for the short and long term. The big message is that you are the family emotional regulator and when you have some juice in your cup you are more able to see and hear and appreciate the little ones. When they feel that they stay more regulated and are able to deal with themselves and each other better. I'll also give some strategies for creating more fun and connection as they grow. Plus answer the general questions about how to deal with sticky sibling situations in the moment.

Date: Saturday, August 28th
Time: 10am-noon
Location: Carrie's home 919B Cardinal lane 78704
Cost: $40/person $70/couple
If you are coming as a couple (this can be a parenting couple or just two friends) please put the #2 in your cart at checkout. It will automatically adjusts the price.</description>
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      <title>Best Year Yet Workshop</title>
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      <description>***Make 2010 Your Best Year Yet!***

The New Year is upon us.&nbsp; Are you starting to think about the year ahead? Are you wanting to be more intentional about how you spend (and earn) your time, energy and money in 2010? Would you like some guidance on setting goals and staying on track in the year to come?

In other words, are you interested in creating Your Best Year Yet?

If the answer to any of these questions is "yes", please join us for a workshop that could transform how you move into and through 2010.

The book, "Your Best Year Yet!", offers ten questions that allow you to gain clarity on:
*Where you've been over the past year
*What you've accomplished
*How you have been limiting yourself
*Your roles
*Your values
*Your goals for the year to come
*What you can do to make the next twelve months your most successful ever

It's so much more than just a process of setting New Year's resolutions. It's a way of discovering what matters most and finding out what you really want life to look and feel like. As a result of taking the time to answer the ten questions you will leave with a set of guidelines that will help you get on track so you can begin to live the life of your dreams.

Leading the workshop is Carrie Contey, PhD, who has personally done "Your Best Year Yet!" several times. She shares that the results have been incredible and every time she is more and more amazed at how simple, powerful and effective it can be. As a facilitator, many of her participants have shared that taking the time to do the ten of "Your Best Year Yet!" questions was a valuable investment that has paid off and helped them (and their families) immensely.

Your Best Year Yet! Workshop
When:

Saturday January 23rd from noon-5:00pm

Where: 919B Cardinal Lane, Austin, TX 78704

Cost: $65
For questions, and/or to reserve your space, please contact Carrie at carrie@earlyparenting.com

THE KUDOS:
Carrie has an uncanny ability to see the roots of a child&rsquo;s problems. She offers concrete ideas as to how to resolve these issues at home in a way that supports what the teachers do at school. SAMS, with a teaching approach that none of us experienced growing up, has needed to support parents more -- Carrie is the answer. I can&rsquo;t wait for her next event! Sri Atmananda Memorial School Parent

I took the Best Year Yet workshop with Carrie and I had such a huge breakthrough. I am already watching some old limitations crumble and big beams of light shooting through the chinks in the wall&hellip; I&rsquo;m PRETTY excited to see how this year unfolds, to say the least! Anyone on the fence about taking the class, I urge you to just dive in&hellip; I think the upcoming new year deserves five hours of your time... L.G., Austin, TX

THE BOOK:
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      <title>Setting Boundaries for You and Your Children's Well-being - 5-18 year olds</title>
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      <description>Establishing boundaries isn't something you leave behind once your child ceases being a toddler. Defining and creating boundaries is an ongoing practice that needs fine-tuning many times over the course of parenthood. As you and your children grow, redefining your boundaries over the years refuels your relationships with your family, yourself and beyond.

Join Carrie Contey for this one-night class for parents of children, ages 5-18, which will give you a clear understanding of why children behave as they do, why it pushes your buttons and how to offer support and guidance in ways that foster connection and long-term emotional well-being.

This class will give you a revolutionary developmental approach to positive discipline.

During our time together you will:
*Discover what is happening in your child&rsquo;s brain that causes them to act the way they do
*Learn why your children's behaviors push your buttons
*Learn why it is important and necessary to appropriately express your needs and limits
*Discover the key ingredients of fostering a deep connection with your child at any age
*Gather a set of new tools for creating balanced and joyful family life

Date: Wednesday, September 8th
Time: 7:15-9:30pm
Location: Carrie's home 919B Cardinal lane 78704
Cost: $40/person $70/couple
If you are coming as a couple (this can be a parenting couple or just two friends) please put the #2 in your cart at checkout. It will automatically adjusts the price.</description>
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      <title>Creating YOUR Slow Holiday - e*book</title>
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      <description>Lots of folks freak out this time of year as the holidays come trotting quickly and sometimes furiously along. So much pressure to do too much, too fast and often according to someone else's dictate. This workbook will help you avoid falling victim to the madness. With the help of this short and simple e*book, you can make the holidays exactly what you want them to be: slow, connected and full of comfort and joy.</description>
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      <title>Creating Your Slow Holiday - teleclass</title>
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      <description>Lots of folks freak out at this time of year as Thanksgiving draws near and Christmas comes trotting quickly behind. So much pressure and obligation to do it according to some one else&rsquo;s dictate. But you don't have to fall prey to the madness. Instead, you can decide that rather than freaking-out you can make the holidays exactly what they want they want them to be. Slow, connected and enjoyable.

In this teleclass, we'll discuss ways to make the holidays &lt;em&gt;yours&lt;/em&gt; and leave the obligatory hustle and bustle out of it. We'll examine ways to create your own family rituals. We'll discover how to treasure the old and ring in some new traditions too.

So this year, bring on the comfort and joy, and find out just how you can&nbsp; make your holiday, a slow holiday.

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      <title>Best Year Yet - Tune Up</title>
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      <description>This is for folks who took Carrie's 2010 Best Year Yet workshop.

During our time together we will:

    * Review the goals we set for ourselves
    * Decide if the goals are still important now that the year is    
       underway
    * Celebrate the successes (and I know there have been some)
    * Discuss any challenges that have arisen
    * And most importantly, learn effective and efficient tools that will 
       help you CLEAR THE BLOCKS THAT MAY BE IN THE WAY OF YOU
       ALLOWING ALL THE GOODIES YOU ARE WANTING FOR 
       YOURSELVES!

Please join me, I assure you it will be a valuable investment in yourself and your success this year.

When: Thursday, April 29th
Time: 7:15-9:15
Where: My home - 919B Cardinal Lane 78704
Cost: $25

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      <title>Parenting For A Peaceful World - North Austin - Fall 2009</title>
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      <description>Dates: November 4th, 18th, Dec. 2nd, 9th and 16th and Jan 6th.

&lt;a href=""&gt;&lt;em&gt;Parenting for a Peaceful World&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;,&nbsp; written by Robin Grille, is a book for parents who want to learn to get inside their parenting with true compassion and understanding of both their children and of themselves. It is for child health professionals who want to gain insight into every infant and child, and even adult, they encounter. It is for adults who want to gain insight into their whole selves again and indeed, the whole self of every person they meet.

This book is nothing short of a manifesto for policy-makers, teachers, community leaders, and anyone who wants to deepen their connection to themselves and humanity as a whole. If the findings outlined in these pages are put into practice, the result may be a revolution of peace, humanity, and a world beyond our imagining. And it can all begin in ourselves and in our very own families.

During our time together we will:
* Examine the whys of who we are
* Discuss the book
* Explore how our own early experiences influence what we believe about ourselves and how we parent
* Share some of the messiness and joys of parenting today
* Learn and practice mindfulness techniques that will help reduce stress and model good emotional health and regulation to partners and children

This is for mothers and fathers with children of all ages who are ready to explore and create new understandings of themselves, their children and their world in general.

For more information contact Carrie at 694-7794 or carrie@earlyparenting.com

Some testimonials

"What skill could possibly be more important than Parenting for a Peaceful World? Think for a moment and I think you&rsquo;ll find there really is none. This book took my own experience of being a Dad, and placed it in the context of parenting through the ages. It&rsquo;s incredible how fascinating, helpful and hopeful that is. Getting together with Carrie and the guys to talk about the book was really great. What a wealth of professional and practical experience with children and parenting. Talking about your own struggles, triumphs (and sometimes failures), and, better, listening to other dads&rsquo; experiences (hey, they&rsquo;re just guys like us!) brought some balance to an often difficult and exhausting job. I&rsquo;ll confess, I never would have done it on my own. My wife signed me up&hellip;remind me to thank her!" M.G. Austin, TX

"I got so much out of Parenting for a Peaceful World! It would have been a hard read for me but with the insights from Carrie and and Bernadette all the other parents I reached a deeper understanding not only of the history of parenting through the ages but my relationships with my father and my son. If you want to do something to change the world for the better and really understand why your the kind of parent you are: take this class!" E.B. Austin, TX

Time: 7:15-9:15pm

Cost: $240/person
If you come with a partner or a friend the price drops to $225/person (if you choose that option please contact me for registration info carrie@earlyparenting.com)

Location: Terra Luz Preschool in Cedar Park</description>
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      <title>Monthly Parenting Tune Up with Carrie</title>
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      <description>Do you feel on track with your parenting, overall,&nbsp; but in need of a tune up now and again?&nbsp; Would you like consistent&nbsp; support, information and inspiration?

How about a once a month meeting to help you feel confident and cared for along the way.

During our time together you will:

* Receive consistent support from me and other parents committed to conscious parenting and healthy living.

*Take time to pause and remember&nbsp; who you are, what you are wanting and where you are going as an individual and a family.

*Learn some new tricks each time we meet.

*Gain perspective on development as your children enter new ages and stages.

*Get inspired to keep on truckin' through the long haul of family life.

* Join a community of parents who are sharing the ups and downs of family life both during the monthly meetings and online in between meetings.

Make 2010 the year you step into creating the family life you want to be living!

We will meet the first Monday of the month for 12 months starting March 1st. from 7:15-9:15pm.

The cost is $40/month.

This is a minimal investment in the health and well-being of yourself and your family.

We will meet here at my home 919B Cardinal Lane 78704</description>
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      <title>Parenting For A Peaceful World Book Group - couple</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.our-emotional-health.com/book-peacefulWorld.html"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Parenting for a Peaceful World&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, written by Robin Grille, is a book for parents who want to learn to get inside their parenting with true compassion and understanding of both their children and of themselves. It is for child health professionals who want to gain insight into every infant and child, and even adult, they encounter. It is for adults who want to gain insight into their whole selves again and indeed, the whole self of every person they meet. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This book is nothing short of a manifesto for policy-makers, teachers, community leaders, and anyone who wants to deepen their connection to themselves and humanity as a whole. If the findings outlined in these pages are put into practice, the result may be a revolution of peace, humanity, and a world beyond our imagining.&amp;nbsp; And it can all begin in ourselves and in our very own families.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; During our time together we will:&lt;br /&gt; * Examine the whys of who we are&lt;br /&gt; * Discuss the book&lt;br /&gt; * Explore how our own early experiences influence what we believe about ourselves and how we parent &lt;br /&gt; * Share some of the messiness and joys of parenting today&lt;br /&gt; * Learn and practice mindfulness techniques that will help reduce stress and model good emotional health and regulation to partners and children&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Time: 7-9pm&lt;br /&gt; Location: 919B Cardinal Lane Austin TX 78704&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This is for mothers and fathers with children of all ages who are ready to explore and create new understandings of themselves, their children and their world in general.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Please contact Carrie at carrie@earlyparenting.com or 512-694-7794 if you&amp;nbsp; if you have any questions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.our-emotional-health.com/book-peacefulWorld.html"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Parenting for a Peaceful World&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, written by Robin Grille, is a book for parents who want to learn to get inside their parenting with true compassion and understanding of both their children and of themselves. It is for child health professionals who want to gain insight into every infant and child, and even adult, they encounter. It is for adults who want to gain insight into their whole selves again and indeed, the whole self of every person they meet. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This book is nothing short of a manifesto for policy-makers, teachers, community leaders, and anyone who wants to deepen their connection to themselves and humanity as a whole. If the findings outlined in these pages are put into practice, the result may be a revolution of peace, humanity, and a world beyond our imagining.&amp;nbsp; And it can all begin in ourselves and in our very own families.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; During our time together we will:&lt;br /&gt; * Examine the whys of who we are&lt;br /&gt; * Discuss the book&lt;br /&gt; * Explore how our own early experiences influence what we believe about ourselves and how we parent &lt;br /&gt; * Share some of the messiness and joys of parenting today&lt;br /&gt; * Learn and practice mindfulness techniques that will help reduce stress and model good emotional health and regulation to partners and children&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Time: 7-9pm&lt;br /&gt; Dates: Every other Wednesday for six classes starting September 2nd&lt;br /&gt; Cost: $250/person or $450 if you sign up with a friend&lt;br /&gt; Location: 919B Cardinal Lane Austin TX 78704&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; This is for mothers with children of all ages who are ready to explore and create new understandings of themselves, their children and their world in general.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Please contact Carrie at carrie@earlyparenting.com or 512-694-7794 if you&amp;nbsp; if you have any questions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <description>This 45 page downloadable handbook was written by Bernadette Noll, mother-of-four and longtime babysitter, and Carrie Contey, PhD and lifelong baby lover. In these pages we offer new sitters many practical and innovative ways to connect with kids while maintaining their position of being the responsible one in charge. We also provide tips for the parents hiring the sitters on ways to communicate clearly and cover all the necessary bases to ensure everyone gets the connection and comfort they need. This handbook covers&hellip;
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	&lt;li&gt;playful games for indoors and      out&lt;/li&gt;
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	&lt;li&gt;how to maintain good      relationships with the families you work with&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;a handy information sheet for on the job communication&lt;/li&gt;
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This downloadable handbook provides information, tips, tools and creative ideas for making sure parents, sitters and kids get the most thoughtful, thorough and caring babysitting possible.</description>
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      <description>Are you committed to positive parenting but find yourself at a loss when times are tough between you and your child? Do you wish you had some tools for creating more harmony, cooperation and fun in your home? We&rsquo;ve got you covered! Join us for this class which will give you a clear understanding of why young children behave as they do, why it pushes your buttons and how to offer support and guidance in ways that foster connection and long-term emotional well-being.

This class will give you a revolutionary developmental approach to positive discipline.

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* Learn why your child&rsquo;s behavior pushes your buttons
* Learn why it is important and necessary to appropriately express your needs and limits
* Discover the key ingredients of a deep connection with your child
* Gather a set of new tools for creating balanced and joyful family life
* Learn how to get what you want and need from your child by Slowing Down, Connecting and Enjoying life together.

Date:  Wednesday August 25th
Time: 7:15-9:30pm
Location: Carrie's home 919B Cardinal lane 78704
Cost: $40/person $70/couple
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This class, co-taught by Carrie Contey, PhD and Bernadette Noll, will guide you in finding your answers and solutions to these questions and will offer growing families innovative yet simple ways to enter into this new existence as a family of four or more.

During our time together participants will:
* Learn ways to welcome your new baby in the midst of parenting an older child
* Discover tools for helping your first child with the transition into the role of older sibling
* Create a map for self-care which will allow you to find and maintain a calm and balanced center in the face of shifting family dynamics
* Learn simple tools for maintaining a strong, connected, love-filled partnership
* Ideas for building and surrounding yourself with a supportive community, because with two or more it really does take a village!
In addition we will discuss practical methods for ways you can choose compassion and connection over guilt and overwhelm, in the face of this huge familial transition.

Date: Thursday, September 9th
Time: 7:15-9:30pm
Location: Carrie's home 919B Cardinal lane 78704
Cost: $40/person $70/couple
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&bull;How to stay connected to yourself, your partner and your family.

&bull;How and when and where and why and ways to slow down.

&bull;How to have fun and how to relish your role with all its multi-faceted and many layers.

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      <description>&lt;p&gt;This one-night workshop will teach you ways to slow things down for your own family &ndash; and simple tips and tools for finding connection in the midst of all you do. Includes a free download of our Slow Family workbook which offers ways to begin your family&rsquo;s journey into slowing, connecting and enjoying life and each other more. &lt;/p&gt;
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      <description>&lt;span style="color: #000000;"&gt;This class is all about taking time to find ways to slow down, connect and enjoy family life - now and for the long haul. Sign up for this workshop and get the very new and improved downloadable Slow Family Living handbook to print out and bring to class with you.&lt;/span&gt;

&lt;span style="color: #000000;"&gt;Lots of folks have said how excited they are for the information and ideas presented in Slow Family Living. Many of those same folks have also said they want to find more ways to connect but they don&rsquo;t know how or where or when to begin. Things are too busy, too crazy, or too chaotic,to even begin the&nbsp; enjoying family life, and their family members, the way they truly want to enjoy it all.&lt;/span&gt;

&lt;span style="color: #000000;"&gt;If ever there was a time though to slow it down, now is it. This one-night workshop will teach you ways to slow things down for your own family &ndash; and simple tips and tools for finding connection in the midst of all you do.   We will cover ways to figure out which aspects of your family life feel too fast, expensive and out of control. We&rsquo;ll cover the material in our Slow Family workbook and ways to begin your family&rsquo;s journey into slowing, seeing and appreciating each other more.   In this class you can finally find the time for you and your family to find more connected time together.&lt;/span&gt;

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* Ways to bond with your baby prenatally&lt;br /&gt;
* What you can do now to prepare yourselves and your baby for birth&lt;br /&gt;
* The basics of brain development, bonding and attachment&lt;br /&gt;
* How to read your baby's cues and communications&lt;br /&gt;
* Things you can do prenatally to help your baby sleep better and cry less after birth&lt;br /&gt;
* How to fortify your partnership as you go from couple to parents&lt;br /&gt;
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Date: Four Tuesdays starting August 31st
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Carrie's home 919B Cardinal Lane 78704
Cost:  $110/person, $220/couple.
Price includes handouts and a copy of my book CALMS A Guide to Soothing Your Baby


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