For moms out there who breastfeed and would like to breastfeed their child without having to leave work. Do pass on to those who can benefit from it especially now that (melamine tainted!) formula milk is replacing the best milk for babies..
- BREASTFEEDING IN THE WORKPLACE
Being (and Keeping!) a Productive Employee Who Raise Healthy Children
Breastfeeding is a rewarding and nurturing experience for both working mother and child. Learn how you can continue breastfeeding even after you go back to work.
Get helpful tips on how to sustain your supply of breast milk before you are tempted to buy a can of formula milk out of desperation.
Find out how employers can support productive employees who desire to raise healthy children through breastfeeding.
Get it straight from VELVET ESCARIO ROXAS, Deputy Executive Director of Arugaan – an NGO that is a staunch advocate of breastfeeding and earth-friendly and indigenous diet for children.
OCTOBER 18, 2008
9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Kolisko School for Steiner Education
10 Alabama Street , Brgy. Kristong Hari, New Manila , Quezon City
Php 250 donation entitles you to a seat.
Fifteen (15) slots only!
Please reserve a seat before October 18.
Contact 0906-3034065, savechildhoodnow@gmail.com
About VELVET ESCARIO ROXAS
Wife of Jonathan Adam Roxas, head of TATAY - a father support group especially for breastfeeding
Mother of Jehielle, 6 years old, Bahay-Bahayan at The Kolisko School, breastfed for 3 years and 2 months.
Mother of Voegelle, 15 months old, currently breastfeeding. Her waterbirth is a Philippine Medical pioneer - the first ever recorded hospital-based waterbirth in the Philippines !
High School Mathematics Teacher
Philippine School for Innovative Studies
Malingap corner Malumanay St. ,
Teachers Vill. West, Diliman, Quezon City
Deputy Executive Director, Arugaan
April 2003-Present
#2 Starlight cor. Vista St., SSS Village, Marikina City
Email: arugaan@mozcom. com Tel: +632-4905452
• Counsels mothers on good infant and young child feeding practices
• Teaches proper breastfeeding techniques to other mothers and other health practitioners including doctors, nurses, midwives, etc.
• Co-authored the book “Let’s Eat, Learn and Play”
• Creates crèche/daycare for babies and toddlers
(home-based, community-based and in workplaces)
• Instrumental in organizing the “First International Workshop on Indigenous Foods for Complementary Feeding” of 13 countries in Southeast Asia held in Bangkok, Thailand
• Organized 1,000 women and youth leaders as breastfeeding counselors and defenders held in Quezon City Hall
• Team leader and team member in coordinating and organizing different events (trainings, seminars and workshops) supported by different organizations including WHO (World Health Organization) , UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), DOH (Dept. of Health), WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action), IBFAN (International Baby Food Action Network), Plan International Inc., etc.
• Trains, presents and lectures for different national and international trainings, seminars and workshops
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Lecturer/Trainor/ Presentor:
• Asia Pacific Conference on Breastfeeding
November 30 - Dececember 3, 2003
New Delhi, India
• First International Workshop on Indigenous Foods for Complementary Feeding
June 2004
Bangkok, Thailand
• Every Mother is a Working Mother
August 14, 2004
St. Luke’s Hospital, Quezon City
• Lifeskills Training for Brgy. Health Workers and Day Care Workers
January 30 – February 1, 2006
Llorente, Eastern Samar
September 2005
Lilo-an, Leyte
• Women in Media’s “Bulong Pulungan”: Pushing Up Breastfeeding as a Culture for Moms
August 2007
Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City
• The First Father Support Summit
October 2007
UP Diliman, Quezon City
• Breastfeeding at the Heart of Waterbirthing
November 2007
AMA School of Medicine, Antipolo
• Waterbirthing for City Health Workers
Feb. 2008
Maasin City, Southern Leyte
UPCOMING PUBLIC EDUCATION LECTURES at The Kolisko School :
BIODYNAMIC COMPOSTING
By Greg Kitma
President, Philippine Biodynamic Agricultural Research Foundation
OCTOBER 26, 2008 (Sunday)
7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Malvar, Batangas
Php 750/adult, Php 350/child
Contact BABA ALBERTO 0921-2234844
SOURCES of STRENGTH: Exercises that Nurture the Soul
Speech and the Developing Child
The HEALING ART of HANDWORK:
Creating a Stuffed Animal
Crocheting for Kids and Adults
Raise Nature-loving Kids in the Time of TV and Gadgets
Effects of Electronic Media on Young Children
COOKING for LIFE:
Homemade Juice from Indigenous Fruits
Budget-friendly Ways of Raising Healthy Families in the time of Junk Food
Education That Promotes Social Transformation
Teaching Math through Art, Movement and Music
HAMOG/MORNING DEW: Harnessing the Power of Nature to Improve Health Sing a Song to Promote Social Health
The Big C: Social and Spiritual Dynamics of Cancer
Unclutter Your Home, Mind and Heart
How to Start Saving for a Baby
Household Rules for Working Parents
Multiple Intelligences: Unfolding Your Child’s Specific Intelligence at the Right Time
CONTACT: savechildhoodnow@gmail.com for more information.
http://koliskoschool.blogspot.com/
http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/05/26/20080526125524.html
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