Special Events This Month

We love to keep our calendar full of fun events for parents and children, and this month is no exception! There is something going on at Sprout Soup every day, and even in-between events families come in to let their children play in our playspace.

March 2009

In this issue:

Special Events
Spotlight: Tripp Trapp
March Events
March Classes
Nighttime Parenting
Coming in April

We have a few special things going on this month that you won’t want to miss. All of these events are listed on the calendar in orange, but if you need a little more information here is where to find it. If this doesn’t satisfy your curiosity, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email to find out more.

Moms Groups Special Guests
Friday Mornings
During our moms groups on Friday mornings we will have a special guest who will share her passion for anything from homeopathy to sign language. Learn something new while making new friends. See the inside calendar for topics. Moms of 6-12 month olds meet at 10am on Friday, moms of 0-6 month olds meet at 11am. Don’t fit these groups but still want to learn about the topic? Come to the group that best fits your schedule.

Waldorf Story Hour
Saturday, March 7th, 10am
Rebecah Freeling of Briar Rose Childrens Center will presents a family story time in the Waldorf tradition. If you were able to attend the Toys and Play presentation in February, you know this will be a lot of fun!

Jammin’ with Annie
Sunday, March 15, 2pm
Once again Annie fills the store with music and fun! Catch her free preview class and get first dibs on registration for her next session.

Spring Solstice Celebration
Saturday, March 21 11am-1pm
Spring has sprung!! Come and join us as we usher in another season of growth! We will do a spring craft, have a spring story, learn some spring science and enjoy springy snacks, face painting and games. A hands-on learning experience for all ages. $2/child to cover materials.

Spanish Fiesta!
Thursday, March 26 2:30-3:30pm
Join us for a Spanish-style fiesta to get us ready for Spanish classes in April.

Download our calendar in PDF format with event color-coding.

The Stokke Tripp Trapp touts itself as the only chair you will ever need. And it’s right.

With it’s adjustable seat and footplate, you can pull baby right up to your table and he can join in on the meal with family. As he grows, the chair changes to accomodate him. The Tripp Trapp eliminates the need for both a high chair and a booster. And when a regular chair is just fine, the Stokke Tripp Trapp can become a desk chair in your child’s room, or even let her take it off to college! It’s certainly a chair that has value beyond the baby years.

Have a toddler that fidgets at the table? The Tripp Trapp takes care of that, too. Supporting a child’s legs at the right height increases their comfort level, and kids who are comfortable have an easier time sitting still.

Stokke Tripp Trapp • Made in Slovenia • $259

March Special - Free Seat Cushion with Chair Purchase. Plus get a free Annabel Karmel feeding set with the Tripp Trapp or a Annabel Karmel baby food book with purchase of the Stokke Table Top.

Weekly Events

Weekly activities are open to everyone and FREE. Age ranges are suggestions only.

Moms Groups
Arranged by childrens ages, these weekly playdates are a time to meet other parents and children your child’s age. Siblings are welcome at any group.
0-6 months - Fridays 11am-12pm
6-12 months - Fridays 10am-11am
Special Guest Topics in March:
March 6 - Reading with your infant
March 13 - Baby carriers
March 20 - Homeopathy for Infants
March 27 - Baby Sign Language

Toddler Playdate
Tuesdays 10-11am

Crafty Tuesday
Tuesdays 11am-1pm
Each week we have a new craft project, geared toward ages 2-6. Crafts take 10-20 minutes.

Felt Board Fairy Tales
Tuesdays 1:30pm
Story time with a twist. A large flannel board displays the characters and scenes as the story unfolds.

Knitting Moms
Wednesdays 10am
Knit, crochet, felt, sew or whatever your craft of choice while your children play.

Family Finances
Wednesdays 3:30pm
Learn some budgeting tips and tricks that will surely come in handy during these tough financial times. Classes are free and start March 18th. 6-week session. Registration requested.

Active Play Time
Fridays 2pm
Let the winter squirms wiggle their way out during active play time. Songs, dance, games and exercises for children ages 2-6.

Monthly Events

Activities listed here are FREE and open to all.

Babywearing Meeting
First Wednesday 10am - March 4
A casual time to try and see baby carriers in action. Come with questions or to share your stash.

Kids Lit Circle
Second Sunday 1pm - March 8
Bring your child’s favorite book to share and leave with a list of new favorites.

La Leche League Toddler & Tandem Meeting
Second Thursday 7pm - March 12
Support group for mothers nursing beyond one year and/or nursing more than one child. Contact Helen for more information 740-485-2864

Columbus Attachment Parents
Second Saturday 10:30am - February 14
Fourth Thursday 6:30pm - February 26
This month’s topic is Nighttime Parenting.

Dad’s Coffee
Second & Fourth Wednesday 10am
Bring your kids to play while you meet other dads who stay or work at home. The coffee’s on us.

Parenting Book Club
Sunday, February 22, 2pm
We are discussing Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline by Becky Bailey.

March Classes

These classes are provided for a small fee. Registration is required. Call 267-7768.

Cloth Diapers 101
Saturday, March 21, 10am
This class is an overview of the types of diapers available, plus how to use and care for them. Registration required, space is limited.

Baby Carriers 101
Saturday, February 28 10am
You need to get things done, baby wants to be held! We’ll tackle how to handle the “Up Mama!” safe and comfortably. Registration required, space is limited.

What Do You Do When They Do That?
Wednesday, February 18, 6:30pm
Childcare experts Deb and David talk about how to handle some of the challenges our children throw at us! Add some more tools to your parenting toolbox. A Q&A session will follow the class. No children please, call Sprout Soup if you need to arrange childcare. Registration required.

Jammin' With Annie
Annie is a local musician providing families with a fun & informal way to bond through music and movement. Call Annie 740-965-3603 or visit www.anniejamband.com for info. Current classes are on Thursday mornings, call for a free introductory class. Next session of classes begins in April.

Thank you for your support!

Noah and Alissa DeRouchie

www.SproutSoup.com

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Nighttime Parenting

You can always tell a new parent from the bags under their eyes and the blank-faced stares as they clutch onto their coffee—a lifeline to the waking world. But are you still feeling that way as the baby approaches one? Two? Four? What is normal?

Why won’t your child sleep through the night?

If you feel like you are hanging onto sanity by a thread—like one more “So, how is the baby sleeping?” or one more “Mom! I need a drink!” will send you over the edge, then this Columbus Attachment Parenting meeting is for you!

We will discuss why sleep patterns are different for kids and adults, talk about co-sleeping plusses and minuses (but you don’t have to co-sleep to have sleep issues!), and cover some tips and techniques to help make the night go a little more smoothly.

March meetings, Saturday March 14 at 10:30am or Thursday, March 26 at 6:30pm.

Coming in April

Pilates Starting April 2nd, we will have Pilates Thursday mornings at 11am. $36 for 6 weeks.

Spanish Great for homeschooling families. Two classes will be offered, one for 4-6 year olds and another for 7-10 year olds. Cost is $65 for a 6-week session.

Baby Sign Language Classes Find out what your baby is saying befor they can talk.

Contact Sprout Soup for more information.