Join us in creating a community of women (and dads) supporting each other through pregnancy and birth . In a large way, knowledge about birth has shifted out of the community and into hospitals. For something that is so fundamentally natural and happens ALL of the time to our bodies (BIRTH!), we believe it is important to put some knowledge back into ourselves and into the community. We will be hosting discussion groups on pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding, facilitated by a birth doula, …

As part of a project to create a village of friends, this one focuses on families and family activities in Coquitlam and Port Moody (and beyond). This group is for parents (moms and DADS) with kids of all ages (0-15 mostly but parents with older children are welcome to join as well) and expecting parents. As the greatest thing kids have in common is not their age. They can all learn something from one another. I hope this will become a support network. I am into meeting new people (despi …

This is a group of like-minded moms and dads who desire to provide support and encouragement for each other. We believe that: - parenting should be positive and non-violent - children are people and therefore deserve to be understood, acknowledged, and respected - by listening and responding to our children's needs, we are able to follow our instincts even though they may veer from the mainstream   We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today …