Mothers' Support Network has served families in the greater Sacramento area for over 15 years!

Our mission is to support parents in their quest to raise happy, healthy children. Mothers' Support Network is open to all parents who seek to learn more and receive support in caring for their children in a style that emphasizes personal choice and responsibility in a loving manner.

As parents, we seek to develop our own intuition and skills in caring for our children, to maintain or restore their health and well-being. We do not advocate any particular methods or behaviors, but support parents making their own well-informed choices.

Happening this week (May 12-17)

NOTE: Unless stated differently, all classes and events would appreciate a $2 donation. All classes and activities take place at our MSN Parent Resource Center, unless specifically noted. The Center is located at 2460 Avalon Drive in Sacramento (get directions). For more information about these events, please visit our CALENDAR.

Announcements

Monthly raffle: Enter to win a BumGenius pocket diaper!
Thanks to everyone who participated in our April raffle and congratulations to Amie Redman on winning a pair of Bobux shoes. Our next raffle will be for a BumGenius pocket diaper. There will be TWO winners chosen for this raffle, each getting one diaper! Tickets are only $1 each and all proceeds benefit Mothers' Support Network. To enter, please visit our Parent Resource Center located at 2460 Avalon Drive. Winner will be chosen on May 29. If you have any questions please contact Mya at mya@motherssupportnetwork.org or Christie at christie@motherssupportnetwork.org.

New products at Moonfaeries
If you haven't been into Moonfaeries lately, come and see our many new products. We are now carrying BabyLegs (pictured) -- these cute leg warmers come in many stylish designs and are only $12. In addition, we've added a few new books to our shelves, "No Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers," "Naturally Healthy Babies and Children" and "Magical Parent Magical Child." We also have HABA wooden infant toys, Nowalis, Bobux, play silks, BumGenius pocket diapers, Hyland's homeopathic Teething Tablets, Teething Gel and Arnica ointment/tabs, Moby Wraps and LANA Care wool nursing pads. So... come on in!

Volunteers needed

Stay-at-home parents -- are you worried about gaps in your resume? Don't be! Continue using your professional skills while staying home with your children. Your resume won't reflect a total stop in work experience if you put your talents to work for MSN. You'll be doing meaningful, creative and socially responsible work for an organization that works for families. GET INVOLVED!

Online groups

Want to get connected? Then join the Update list to receive a weekly e-mail with the calendar for the week. You don't have to be a member to be on this list. JOIN NOW

Members can also join the Exchange list (instead of the Update). This is a discussion board that also includes weekly calendar updates. To join the Exchange, please e-mail exchange@motherssupportnetwork.org

If you're interested in further parenting discussions, check out MotheringDotCommune.