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- on August 6, 2010
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Forums over, but your input is still needed
The Douglas County Community Health Assessment forums are now over, but that doesn't mean the discussion has ended. Whether or not you were able to ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
Healing Trauma’s Invisible Wounds
It could be a rape or bullying or poverty or neglect or a hurricane or mass tragedy. Whatever the cause, a traumatic event has a ...
Trauma & Recovery »
American Red Cross blood drive set for Thursday
The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive Thursday, May 24, in honor of Memorial Day and to commemorate those who died while ...
Health Care Access Clinic »
Walk Kansas Results!
Congratulations to those here at Health Care Access Clinic who participated in Walk Kansas! Here are the results of your hard work! Team Crimson 23rd ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Lawrence oncologist Matthew Stein earns award from Rotary club
The Lawrence Rotary Club honored Dr. Matthew Stein with its 2012 Non-Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow Award on Monday at the Lawrence Holiday Inn. The award ...
Growing Food, Growing Health »
New Gardeners!
Welcome our newest crop of fresh-faced Student Gardeners! From left to right: Di, Breven, Tanner, Allie, and Elliot. These five students, plus our seasoned-professionals, TJ ...
Just Food »
Lawrence Referral Network teams up with Just Food to fight hunger in Douglas County
Lawrence Referral Network (LRN) is a local Lawrence non-profit business referral group which meets on Tuesdays at the Clinton Pkwy Hy-Vee Conference Room at 11:30am. ...
Just Food »
Are low income people...part 1
An Alarming Number Of Americans Think Poor People Are Simply Lazy I recently read this article and it caused me to write what I believe ...
Cans for the Community Donating $1,000 to Douglas County Food Bank »
LAWRENCE REFERRAL NETWORK TEAMS UP WITH JUST FOOD TO FIGHT HUNGER IN DOUGLAS COUNTY
Lawrence, KS – May 22, 2012– Lawrence Referral Network (LRN) is a local Lawrence non-profit business referral group which meets on Tuesdays at the Clinton ...
Health Care Access Clinic »
Challenge of the Week - Get a work out in while at work!!
If you have a job that keeps you sitting at your desk the majority of the day, get up and walk down the hallway every ...
Kiddos »
Lawrence doula wants positive experience for moms
BY CHANSI LONG One day when Sara Wornock and her husband were visiting their obstetrician, they spotted a brochure for Complete Doula Services. It was ...
Relay For Life of Douglas County »
Recent KU graduate participates in Relay For Life for 'other' mom, stepfather who lost battles with cancer
Editor's Note: Area residents will be sharing stories about how cancer has touched their lives leading up to Relay For Life of Douglas County. Here ...
In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene »
Food Revolution Day!
Come help us celebrate Food Revolution Day at the Clinton Parkway Hy-Vee from 11-1 today, Saturday May 19th. There will be food tasting, cooking demos, ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Free workshop offered in Lawrence on how to become an effective advocate
The Douglas County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is sponsoring an advocacy training workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Lawrence ...
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center »
"Cans" surprises Bert Nash with a $1,000 donation
Earlier this week, volunteers with Cans for the Community stopped by to present the Center with a $1,000 check and declared it “Money May for ...
Kiddos »
Foster parents make big difference in lives of children
Feeling a little under the weather, 3-year-old Kayden was quietly thumbing through a picture book while 1-year-old Eric went from one toy to the next. ...
Lawrence Memorial Hospital »
Black-tie event raises $350,000 for renovation of Lawrence Memorial Hospital medical unit
About 600 people attended Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association's seventh biennial Hearts of Gold Ball May 5 at Corpus Christi Church and raised $350,000 — ...
NeuCare Family Medicine »
Attack of the Killer Grapefruits: Potential Drug Interactions
Grapefruit juice is a fabulous source of Vitamin C and antioxidants (especially as part of a tangy pool-side cocktail), but some people should choose an ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Lack of mental health services emerges as No. 1 concern among Douglas County residents
Inadequate mental health services emerged as the top concern at a public health forum Thursday evening in Lawrence that was attended by about 50 people. ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
Kansans urged to mark HIV Vaccine Awareness Day by getting tested
Friday is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment encourages all Kansans to get tested for HIV regardless of risk. In ...
Heartland Community Health Center »
East Lawrence Block Party set for June 3
Food, live music, games, face painting, snow cones and an inflatable moon bounce, all for free! Heartland Community Health Center, the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association, ...
Kiddos »
Lawrence Municipal Airport to host aviation camp for youth June 2
Lawrence Municipal Airport will host an aviation camp June 2 for middle school students. The Kansas Aviation Youth Camp will teach youth about flight planning, ...
Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department »
Weigh in on our community's top health issues by attending tonight's public forum
The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department has held several public forums to discuss the findings of its Community Health Assessment, and the last one is today. ...
Health Care Access Clinic »
Summer Interns
This past week, four new wellness interns started their internship for the summer! The ladies have been busy cleaning and setting up their office space, ...
LiveWell EatWell Restaurant Challenge »
Participating Restaurants
These restaurants have met the LiveWell EatWell criteria. Check out some of the tasty menu options that feature vegetables, fruits and/or whole grains. Encourage your ...
Health Care Access Clinic »
Psychology students share their experiences with Health Care Access
Health Care Access Clinic thanks the psychology interns for their time spent counseling patients. One intern shared her thoughts on her experience at the clinic. ...
Megan Stuke's Blog »
Weight Watchers Quick Tip of the Day: Sandwich Thins
I'm going to try to post here semi-regularly about the things that have really helped me along my weight-loss journey. As I go, I find ...
Healthy Body & Mind »
A first for Kansas: Baby born from frozen egg
By Mara Rose Williams, The Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A giant frame full of baby pictures covers a hallway wall at the ...
Today's events
- Morning After AA group Recurring event Lawrence Community Shelter
- Breastfeeding and New Parent Support Group Recurring event Lawrence Memorial Hospital
- Breastfeeding and New Parent Support Group Recurring event Lawrence Memorial Hospital
- Freedom AA meeting Recurring event Westside Presbyterian Church
- Grief Support Group Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Comments
Memphis07 (Emily Matteson) says…
One word: Bedtime.
I have one son who will not go to sleep without me, and my partner's son who will not go to bed...period.
The boys are so different, so can't be approached the same way. However, we're getting ready to "blend" the families, and have to come up with something! Any ideas on how to (1) make the transition easy on the boys, and (2) make bed time less of a struggle? (Point of information: Both are turning 3 in the next few months)
Are there any parenting classes or support groups that meet in Lawrence?
NurseMommyLaughs (Stacey Hatton) says…
Sorry it took so long to return a comment. I hadn't been getting any, so I stopped looking as often.
Wow! Blending two 3 year old's must be the hardest thing I can imagine. First of all you are going to have to find some way to take care of yourself while caring for the kiddos. Extra pampering, complaining/support groups of other mommies can be helpful. I don't know of any parenting classes yet, but I will research this for you and get back to you.
For the sleeping: You might try something fun like new bedroom arrangement where the boys share a room. I found when my girls were 3 and 4, they found comfort in sharing a room. Especially, if your bio son is used to sleeping with someone, they can find comfort in sharing a room.
You might even start off with a tent in their room where they get used to sleeping in a close space.
Also, having them decide how to decorate the shared room and even help out with things they are able to do in the decoration department. (Make sure to avoid scary faces or animals)
I'll get back with you some more when I find out about parent groups. Good luck!
Stacey