Holistic moms launching Pike chapter
Open house introduction is now scheduled in July DINGMANS FERRY The Holistic Moms Network is launching a new Chapter in Pike County, and will hold an open house at the Earth Gate Conference Center located at 1881 state Route 739 in Dingmans Ferry on Saturday, July 10, at 1 p.m. The Holistic Moms Network is a rapidly growing national non-profit organization connecting moms who are passionate about holistic health and green living. “Through monthly meetings our local chapters bring parents together in a non-judgmental environment that honors their lifestyle and parenting choices,” says the group’s Executive Director Dr. Nancy Massotto. “For new parents who choose to raise their children holistically, having the support of like-minded parents is critical,” she says. “ The Holistic Moms Network encourages new moms to trust their instincts, to parent from the heart, and to educate themselves about the pros and cons of all healthcare options. Through a dynamic e-mail discussion loop, members of the group share life-changing information and advice on a variety of topics including pregnancy, breastfeeding, natural childbirth, positive discipline, alternative medicine, and all aspects of green living. The organization, which was founded in New Jersey in 2003, currently has more than 120 chapters across the United States. “A majority of today’s moms say that pregnancy inspired a shift to green living, and three quarters of Americans seek out some form of alternative medicine,” says Massotto, “so we’re seeing a surge of interest in our organization.” Moms, dads, grandparents, partners, and other caregivers are all welcome to join. The Pike County chapter will be meeting on the second Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Earth Gate and welcomes volunteer guest speakers on a variety of holistic lifestyle topics. More info For more, contact Chapter Leader Rachel Chaput at 718-766-9952, or e-mail at rachel_chaput@yahoo.com. The website for the Pike County chapter is http://pikecntypa.holisticmoms.org. For general information, please visit the Holistic Moms Network website at www.holisticmoms.org or contact the organization at (877) HOL-MOMS.