Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic - September 2014 Read the September 2014 edition of Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic. Conscious Caregiving : A Reciprocal Gift Rosalynn Carter once said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who currently are car... Read More » Preparing for a New Animal Family Member Congratulations on your newest bundle of fluffy joy. Read More » Finding That Perfect Pet Bringing a new pet into your home is a serious decision and a big responsibility. Read More » Good for Me, Good for My Horse: Diet Adjustment and Detox Power Healthy Change You and your horse have a special bond.Did you know you share a lot of the same health challenges?Humans and horses are both experiencing... Read More » Dog Walk Sponsored By The Veterinary Cancer Center 1 Mile Dog Walk for families and children, sponsored by The Veterinary Cancer Center of Norwalk, on September 20. Read More » Memorial to Honor Memories of Beloved Pets National Pet Memorial Day 2014 is September 14 Read More » DAWS 25th Annual Walk for Animals Non-competitive leisurely walk for dogs, cats and their families, on September 28. Read More » Fun Competitions at Puttin’ On The Dog Festival The 27th edition of Adopt-A-Dog’s Puttin’ On The Dog event takes place on September 21. Read More » Transition Can be Easier:: Reducing the Stress of Divorce It is common wisdom that divorce is one of the more stressful experiences that a person will endure. Children are not immune to the effec... Read More » Resting When You Don’t Have The Time As a caregiver, there is always something needing your attention. Read More » Transformational Caregiving This is the kind of article written of necessity, upon finding oneself at one of life’s unanticipated crossroads. Read More » Pan-Roasted Bronzino: With Pickled Beets, Roasted Cauliflower and Baby Carrots, Arugula, Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette Different textures, preparations and temperatures of late summer baby vegetables serve as a bed for the fish. Paired with some crusty bre... Read More » Preserving the Harvest at Home Our gardens are overflowing with more herbs than we know what to do with, many already flowering and gone to seed. Read More » Fostering Personal & Cultural Transformation Chaos scientists use the term “attractor” to describe the general tendencies a system tends to display, and even return to, when perturbed by small fluctuations. Read More » Parenting as Sacred Work Parenting is sacred work, calling us to hold in our hearts and hands the precious life, well-being, nourishment and development of a tiny baby. Read More » Live Green Connecticut! : 5TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL FEATURING Natural Awakenings’ Live Green Connecticut Center for Total Life Care Live Green Connecticut!, a fun-filled, educational family destination and the largest event of its kind in the state, is back. The 5th an... Read More » Stamford Hospital Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2014 The Stamford Hospital Health Wellness & Sports Expo 2014 will return to Chelsea Piers Connecticut, on September 20 and September 21. Read More » Vision Shapes Perception and Possibilities We find the topic of transformation fascinating, particularly in regards to vision. Read More » Backpack Safety: “As the twig bends, so grows the tree” "Stop slouching, put your shoulders back, stand up straight and pay attention!” Does this sound familiar? Many of us spent years listenin... Read More » Through Artist’s Eyes: Norwalk’s People and Places in the WPA Murals Norwalk Preservation Trust’s Living History Tour is partnering with the Norwalk Arts Commission to create an insider’s tour of Norwalk’s collection of WPA murals on September 28 Read More » Tending to Body, Mind and Spirit During Divorce The Turning Point S.H.A.R.E Divorce Group is sponsoring Anna Raimondi and Debi Silber at The Redding Center for Meditation in West Redding on September 11. Read More » Copper Beech Institute Offers R&R Retreats Copper Beech Institute will host a series of retreats that offer the opportunity to step back from the pace of life for a weekend of rest and renewal. Read More » National Naturopathic Gathering in Bridgeport The 11th annual Naturopathic Gathering: Sowing Seeds, Remaining Rooted will take place October 10-12 in Bridgeport. Read More » Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise 2015 Hop on board the March 14-21, 2015 Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise for an event that Natural Geographic Traveler calls “one of the 100 best worldwide vacations to enrich your life.” Read More » Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat The U.S. premiere of the documentary film Carb-Loaded: A Culture Dying to Eat will take place on September 27. Read More » Learn Hypnosis with Mind Matters Hypnosis Centers Mind Matters Hypnosis Centers is offering a hypnosis certification course October 11 through 18. Read More » Project Wild Thing Screening with Two Coyotes Two Coyotes Wilderness School is launching a 365 Days of Nature for Kids campaign to get kids out in nature year-round, not just during the spring and summer. Read More » Etheric Healing Center Opens in Monroe Bruce Smith, LMT, has opened up a new complementary healing center in Monroe. Read More » TWC Health & Wellness Mini Expo in Norwalk On September 26, Total Wellness Connect (TWC) will hold its second quarterly Health & Wellness Mini Expo. Read More » Audubon Greenwich Hawk Festival & Green Bazaar The 16th annual Hawk Festival & Green Bazaar will take place September 27 and 28 from 11am to 5pm at Audubon Greenwich. Read More » Live in Your Higher Brain Presentation Come learn about a new discovery in the human brain and see a live demonstration. Read More » Computer Fairy Relaunched Norwalk entrepreneur Aliza Freedman is announcing the relaunch of her Computer Fairy business. Read More » Deana Paqua Joins WestConn as Adjunct Faculty Member Deana Paqua, a Reiki master, shamanic healer and licensed massage therapist in Ridgefield and New Milford Read More » In-Print