EVENTS: Munich Munchkins Summer Events For more information and to RSVP, please email Martina Proudfoot at martina.proudfoot@yahoo.com or call her at 01721964658. Mom's Night Out Oktoberfest, Wednesday, September 29th.  Please RSVP to gdotsias@yahoo.com.  For more info on Oktoberfest, go to www.oktoberfest.de. First Aid / Nutrition Courses Below is the October/ November Schedule of First Aid and Nutrition Courses at the ELKI Schwabing center.  For more information please visit www.healthy-start.net or contact Dora at dzuppe@yahoo.com. Starting Solids: Feeding your baby from birth to 12 months old Tuesday, October 5, 2010 19:00-21:00 25 euros When should I start feeding my baby? What foods should I start with? How much food? How often? This course will answer these questions and other common concerns such as: Establishing healthy eating patterns from the beginning,elements of a healthy diet (nutritional requirements),home prepared vs. store bought baby food, preparing and storing food safely, and food allergies/ intolerances. Learn important tips and strategies to start your baby on a life pattern of healthy eating! Boost Your Family's Immunity through Good Nutrition Thursday, October 7, 2010 19:00-21:00 25 euros How does your child's immune system work? Which foods help or hinder its optimal function? How can you help your kids avoid colds or lessen their severity? This workshop will provide answers to these questions to prepare your family for the upcoming cold and flu season. Nutrition workshop for parents of toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5 years Tuesday, October 12, 2010 19:00-21:00 25 euros Learn how to deal with the challenges of feeding a well-balanced diet to your active, willful toddler. We will discuss the elements of a healthy diet (including daily nutritional requirements and portion sizes), how to establish healthy eating patterns and shape food preferences, and include tips to encourage your picky eater to eat healthy foods. Healthy, toddler -friendly recipes and menus will be provided. Prenatal/ Postnatal Health and Nutrition Workshop Tuesday, October 19, 2010 19:00-21:00 25 euros During this workshop we will discuss how to incorporate a nutritious, whole foods diet to give your growing baby the best possible start in life. This course will also address vitamin and nutrient supplements, common pregnancy complaints and remedies, prenatal and postpartum exercise, preparing for breastfeeding, and reducing your unborn and newborn child's allergy risk. Infant and Child First Aid/ CPR course in English Sunday, October 24, 2010 12:00-18:00 30 euros Healthy Cooking Classes Tuesday, October 26, 2010 **due to demand additional date has been added - October 24 19:00-22:30 19:00-22:30 45 euros Our small classes, with maximum 4 participants, focus on teaching quick, easy to prepare and delicious meals based on whole grains and vegetables you and your family will love! This course will feature recipes with spelt, quinoa, and millet.