Free Anat Baniel Online Seminar

For those who are interested:

Kids Beyond Limits: Breakthrough Results for Children with Autism, Brain Damage, ADHD and Developmental Delays
Saturday, Jun 9, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MDT

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/111596842

Sign up today for Kids Beyond Limits: Breakthrough Results for Children with Autism, Brain Damage, ADHD and Developmental Delays, a featured webinar with guest speaker Anat Baniel and host Jeff Goelitz.

How can parents and teachers and clinicians who treat children help those with special needs overcome challenges and dramatically improve a wide range of abilities? The Kids Beyond Limits webinar will offer remarkable insights and practical advice for children with disabilities.

Clinical psychologist and author Anat Baniel’s scientifically based, cutting-edge work has been transforming the lives of children and adults with special needs for 30 years. Movement is at the core of Baniel’s approach, and that means any activity within the body, including thoughts and emotions, that helps organize the brain. With intelligent movement, Baniel says, the brain immediately begins building billions of new neurological connections that usher in changes, learning and transformation. A new learning switch goes off inside the body that creates new possibilities.

Anat Baniel has established an international reputation for her work with children and adults with special needs. She is a clinical psychologist and author of two books, Kids Beyond Limits and Move Into Life. She has refined her methods for more than 30 years and currently runs the Anat Baniel Method facility in Marin County, Calif.

Jeff Goelitz, in addition to his work in education programming, planning and development for IHM, has authored and co-authored a number of publications for the institute. He is a senior trainer for HeartMath programs and has helped create HeartMath programs for teachers and schools, including the nationally successful TestEdge®, Early HeartSmarts® and HeartSmarts® home and classroom learning programs and the Wild Ride to the Heart™ board game.

Preemie Prints NICU Graduate Shoot: Ransom & Sadie

Please enjoy these gorgeous inspirational photos of two tiny NICU fighters and consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. This mother explains so beautifully why our work is important. Our online support group, gift of photography, meetings, information, and email support, empowers parents in the NICU. We thank our supporters and donors for allowing us to touch the lives of NICU families through our many support programs. If you've thought about donating we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization so your gift is tax deductible. 

A note from mom: 

"I have a daughter named Sadie who was born at 28wks she weighed 2lbs and spent almost 3 months in the NICU. She was born April 14th 2011 and although she has flourished in so many ways the signs of prematurity are stil there. I also have a son named Ransom who was also born 12 weeks early at 28 wks weighing 2lbs 9oz.With two micro preemies born less than a year apart you can believe that I thank God everyday for the blessings hes given me and also for the kindess people like you show for people who are in my situation, all I really seek is a small sense of being "normal" and when I see pictures of my two beautiful loves I only see normal.

The NICU stay with my daughter was a roller coaster of feelings. I was new to being a mom of a preemie and new to the NICU scene. I felt like it was a fog of never ending feelings, not knowing was what hurt the most, it made the days seem longer. After three months of ups and downs I finally got to bring my beauty home. Recently being back in the NICU with my son I was able to have more support. After I brought my daughter home I reached out to where I knew I would find support, the INTERNET. Being able to talk to parents that have been thru the NICU experince and have graduated was a wonderful thing. I felt as if they were actually sitting right along with me to help me thru it all. I was able to reach out on the days that I felt was not going so good when he had a "down day" I had the support I needed and I also had the support to help celebrate all the milestones he reached. To be honest I believe that the reason his stay was not as long as hers was because of me, I was a stronger me because of people like you who care about people like me. Thank you."

Volunteer NICU Photographer: Wendy Shears - Hamptonville, NC

A note from Wendy about the NICU graduate shoot:

"I had the pleasure of photographing Ransom and Sadie. They are doing so well that I was able to photograph them in the studio. Ransom was a bundle of joy and very good. Sadie is so beautiful and precious. The family had a crazy time getting to my studio due to a flat tire. But what was amazing was they never seemed bothered by it. They have been through so much that the little things didn't bother them. A great lesson. I had a great time with the family and I can't wait to share this experience with others."

We thank our volunteer for doing such an amazing job for this family as they continue to face a difficult road ahead. These images are property of Preemie Prints, our volunteer photographers, and our families. Please do not use for any purpose. 

www.preemieprints.org

"Love Is In The Air"

Sewing for NICU babies = LOVE, and it was in the air today! I received numerous pictures, calls, and emails from a few amazing volunteers all in reference to our sewing division. In College Station, Richmond, and Houston Tx sewing for NICU babies seemed to be on everyone's mind. After visiting on the phone this morning about Preemie Prints Sew & Craft with Melanie, who is currently helping to organize the sewing division; I received numerous emails, pictures, and new volunteer inquiries from people who would like to help us remotely. By the end of today, I was truly in awe of our volunteer's support and the Lord's obvious continued guidance of Preemie Prints.

We are so thankful for everyone's hard work, donations, time, dedication, and love for babies born prematurely or critically ill. Without volunteer support, we would not be --- so I send a special thank you to each person who makes up Preemie Prints Sew & Craft.

All of the pictures taken below are from volunteers who were working remotely today. We invite you to consider joining us as a remote volunteer. If you are local to Bryan College Station, Tx or don't mind driving and enjoy sewing or crafting in a group setting (sewing skills are not required), please join our group for monthly meetings that takes place every 1st Thursday of the month.  ~Amber

Upcoming Meeting Information

St. Joseph's Hospital | Basement room B | Thursday, June 7th | 6:15-8:00

Tina, Alannah, & precious little Logan hard at work today on NICU positioners and cuddlers!

Jen's brightly colored fleece purchase from today. This fleece is for the NICU positioners she is currently working on! We are always in need of fleece fabric so if this is something you might can help us with please email me

TIna & Alannah finished sewing 20 adorable positioners, now they just need to be filled! 

A precious preemie using our positioner in the NICU today! Thank you Morgan for sending us this picture of your baby boy. What an amazing blessing he is.

A little about our NICU positioners

Jen's Giraffe's are added to our NICU gift bags! Thanks for your help little Ruby!!

30 giraffes ready to stuff at our next meeting thanks to Jen & Ruby!

Preemie Prints NICU Photo Shoot: A Miracle ~ Baby Xander

Please enjoy these inspirational photos of a tiny NICU fighter and consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. Our organization with our volunteers is blessed to be able to give this special gift to so many families. We thank our supporters and donors for allowing us to touch the lives of NICU families through our many support programs.

A note from Xander's mom: 

"Xander was a twin and at 11 days we lost his twin brother. He is still in the hospital and has yet to come home. Xander also loves his lollipops. He has been in 3 different hospitals and has had 6 surgeries. What is keeping him in the hospital for so long now is his chonic lung problems. The hospital he currently is in now is the closest he has been to us in the past 8 months and we have been able to see him alot more now. My husband and I are having to juggle time with our son who is 1.5 years old, I am in school, I am in the Marine Corps and back to work, as well as spending time with Xander. It is diffucult because every time we see Xander we need to make sure we have someone to watch our son because he isn't allowed in the NICU."

Volunteer Photographer: Anna Caryn - Wilmington, NC

A note from our volunteer:

"I will say this little man absolutely loved the camera! He was constantly following my lens as I was taking the photos. I really enjoyed my session with this family!"

We thank our volunteer for doing such an amazing job for this family as they continue to face a difficult road ahead. To our friends, fans, & supporters: please keep baby Xander & his family in your prayers! 

The following pictures are property of Preemie Prints, our volunteer photographers, and our families. Please do not use for any purpose. 

www.preemieprints.org

Newsletter Archive - Updated

Vol. 1 Preemie Prints Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/dpSXT
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Welcome New Photography Volunteers!

Heather Hughes

Heather Hughes Photography

http://heatherhughesphotography.weebly.com/

hmhughesphotography@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/hmhughesphotography

Service Area: El Paso and Fort Bliss, TX

About Heather:

"I am a mother of four beautiful children. Thankfully they were all born healthy. I know not all families are as lucky. We have countless friends who spent time with sick babies in the NICU and I like to give families like them a glimmer of something positive during what is likely the hardest times of their lives. I am a natural light family and children's photographer. I have been in business for the last three years." 

Lindsey Klimek

Lindsey Klimek Photography

www.lindseyklimekphotography.blogspot.com

lindseyklimekphotography@gmail.com

Service Area: Alexandria and St. Cloud, MN and Fargo, ND

About Lindsey:

"I want to be able to give the parents memories of the child's first few months. I have always loved photography, but jut recently started a business."

What is a NICU H.O.P.E. Meeting?

Last night was our monthly NICU H.O.P.E. (Helping Other Parents Endure) Meeting at The College Station Medical Center. Our Brazos Valley meetings are held on a monthly basis - the 2nd Friday of every month from 6:15-8:00. Any family who has ever spent time in a neonatal intensive care unit is invited to attend, no matter the duration or outcome of your baby's stay. Last night's meeting was sponsored by Newk's Express Cafe. They graciously donated sandwiches, fruit salad, and desert for our meeting. The food was wonderful and the service excellent. We cannot thank Newk's enough for their amazing support, and after last night I'm sure they have some new fans!

Preemie Prints is a community of people who share 1 common bond: our journey's all began in the NICU - past or present - the NICU is what ties us all together. We have families who have spent only a few days in the NICU and others who have spent months. Some who have healthy toddlers running around, and others who face long roads ahead with therapies, surgeries, disability, and/or developmental delays. Many of our families had a NICU stay that ended in the tragic loss of their baby. We all come together once per month to meet up, visit, check in, share updates, ask questions, share dinner, and most of all support each other.

When a mom or dad walks into a NICU H.O.P.E. meeting they are immediately reminded that they are not alone in their journey. No matter where they are now, our Preemie Prints family is willing to offer support, lend a listening ear, look through photos, hear stories, share advice, inspire one another, recommend resources, and even shed tears together.

We are not a traditional support group. We are a friendly hope filled support community. We laugh, we cry, we talk, we vent, we share. So if you haven't joined us please consider doing so, and if you ever feel alone, remember you are not. ~Amber

Updates on meeting times and other family events can be found our our website, facebook page (events tab), or through the Bryan College Station group page.