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THIS MONTH’S TOPIC
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Get the information and support needed to make informed health decisions, and connect with like-minded individuals! At this meeting we will explore how certain people speak authority into our lives – doctors, parenting experts, our mothers or mothers-in-law, pediatricians, and schools – but we have more choices and power than we think. We will be discussing strategies on how to make choices that are congruent with your values and beliefs. Refreshments will be provided! 

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PURPOSE
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This group provides Northern NJ families with resources and tools that foster a holistic family lifestyle. As our current healthcare system can be a disempowering fear-based model, attempts to shift away from this paradigm are often met with resistance, opposition, criticism, and even intimidation. This group provides a safe, supportive, loving, and judgment-free zone that promotes education and encourages you to consciously examine lifestyle choices. By doing this, we can reduce the fear mindset and empower you to make conscious health decisions for you and your family.

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COST
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There are absolutely NO FEES required for parents to attend the monthly meetings or to receive the magazine. Any parent or community member is welcome to participate.

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JOIN FB GROUP
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Since this group only meets once a month, a Facebook group has been created to stay connected. Join this Facebook group to gain insightful information about the wellness lifestyle and connect with like-minded individuals. Visit this link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NJHolisticFamilies/

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ABOUT THE GROUP
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This is a non-profit educational group sponsored by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and Holistic Pediatric Alliance (HPA), and is also inspired by "Pathways to Family Wellness" magazine. Each attending member will receive a complimentary copy of this magazine, which will serve as a guide for key talking points. While topics of discussion will be inspired from the magazine, topics will also be largely influenced by the group's interests and may include: birth, pregnancy, compassionate parenting, nutrition, child development, educational reform, allergies and food sensitivities, the vaccine controversy, parent-baby bonding, medicated children, neurological development, breastfeeding, midwifery, doulas, and more!

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ABOUT THE HOST
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Dr. Marissa Johnson will be facilitating this group. She is a vitalistic and neurologically-based chiropractor who specializes in perinatal and pediatric care. She has a passion for educating and empowering the community to make conscious life and health choices.