Baby on Board - Winnipeg Parent Newsmagazine

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Come
to the
Sunday May 1st @ The Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes • 9:30am - 3:30pm • See pg 11 for details.
May 2016
Priceless
Take One!
Baby on
the Cover
Contest Winner
Bronson
& Milena
Baby on
Board
Information for
Expectant & New Parents
Is it Baby Blues or
Post-Partum Depression?
• Summer Camps Part 2:
Focus on Daycamps!
• Summer Fun Guide
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publisher’s
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Inside
Publisher’s Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Summer Camp Superguide Part 2
Packing for Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hands-On Fun at the
Manitoba Museum Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing the Perfect Summer Camp . . . . . . .
Summer Day Camp Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camps can develop Life Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Family Health & Wellness
Help Children Get a
Head Start with Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reprogram Yourself for Success in 2016 . . . . 9
Your Home Security Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad . . . . . . 10
by Susan Rykiss
Kidsfest 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Education
What Students Need to Know
to Land a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dr. Cathy Moser: Baby Blues or Post-Partum
Depression? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Baby on Board/Mother’s Day
Baby on Board Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Happy Mother’s Day! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Talking to Your Baby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Baby on the Cover Contest
Family Fun and Learning Fair Guide
Runners Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Family Fun & Learning Fair
Exhibitor Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Baby’s First Dental Visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Family Fun & Learning Fair Entertainment
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Join Stroller Moms for Fun & Fitness . . . . . . . 20
May Family Fun Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
On the Cover: What a sweet picture of Big Brother Bronson
and Baby Sister Milena
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Did you know that back yard trampolines lead
to an increasing number of hospital emergency
visits? Yes, they are fun and get the kids outside
doing something physical but...are you willing
to supervise them every time they bounce? If
a few kids bounce together, they are likely to
bounce into each other knocking out teeth,
breaking arms and wrists. Do you really want
to take the risk? If you do purchase one, you
may want to have a rule that they can only be
used with adult supervision.
This issue features Summer Camps Part 2,
focussing on the many day camps available for
kids of all ages. Check out this section along
with our summer fun section for great summer
planning ideas. Our May calendar has great
ideas for family fun to welcome summer.
Thank you to everyone who sent in beautiful
pictures of their babies and children. Congratulations to our winners, Bronson and Milena!
It is such a beautiful picture! Check out the
honourable mentions on page 19 to see if your
child’s picture is there!
Happy Mother's Day and Victoria Day!
Susan
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M
ay 1st is WINNIPEG PARENT'S
FAMILY FUN & LEARNING FAIR.
9:30-3:30 at The Caboto Centre,
1055 Wilkes Ave! Our 13th annual event
features family friendly exhibitors, family
entertainment, indoor bouncers, face painting, balloon twisting and more! Check out the
centre section of this paper for all the details.
It's a great day of networking so come on out,
meet our interesting exhibitors and have a great
time! It's practically FREE as admission is $2
per person or a food item per person for Winnipeg Harvest. We love helping WH stock their
shelves and so do our families! Come on down
and say hi, donate to Winnipeg Harvest and
enjoy a great day!
I feel like the month of May is the doorway
to summer! The sun feels warm, the grass is
turning green, the leaves are sprouting and
everyone is outside walking, playing, bike riding, roller blading, scootering, skate boarding
etc. The kid's soccer and baseball leagues are
in full swing and we are excited to head into
our summer months. Finally!!!! It's time to
do a safety check of your family's summer
backyard play equipment and their bikes and
bike helmets to make sure everything fits and
is in good condition. Summer is a time of year
of increased childhood injuries and visit to
hospital emergency departments so please be
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Summer Camp Superguide II
Ooey Gooey Slime, Rockets, & more!!
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New this year: Whyte Ridge CC &
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Packing Tips for Camp
Y
ou should receive information on
policies and procedures before
your child is ready to go. The following checklist should help you decide
what you do or don't need to pack:
• Bedding: Sleeping bags, sheets, blankets and pillows are usually the camper's
responsibility. Most beds are twin size
or smaller and may be bunk style. Some
camps supply linens.
• Towels: Usually supplied by the camper.
• Clothing: Most camps supply a list of
recommended clothing that varies with
the climate. Be sure to pack long pants
(for hikes and/or horseback riding) as
well as shorts. Comfortable, durable
shoes are a must, while special footwear
is advisable for certain activities (tennis,
hiking, horseback riding). Use a permanent marker or name tags to identify
your child's belongings. Some camps
require campers to wear uniforms. Some
camps will furnish the uniforms while
others will provide you with ordering
information.
• Toiletries: A small bag can be handy
for toiletries if a camper has to walk to
a separate building for showering and
bathing. It is wise to pack sunscreen,
lip balm and insect repellent, soap,
toothpaste and toothbrush, shampoo, a
hairbrush and comb, and deodorant (if
your child uses it).
• Laundry: Generally, sessions under two
weeks don't include laundry service. You
should send a pillow case or laundry bag
to store dirty clothing.
• Equipment: Camps usually provide
items such as oars, life jackets and craft
materials, but check with the camp to
be sure. The camper may want to bring
a tennis racquet, musical instrument or
backpack. Don't send cell phones, iPods,
iPads etc., unless allowed by the camp
• Spending Money: Camps have different policies on children bringing
spending money. Some have stores that
sell T-shirts, film, candy and other items.
Check with the camp staff.
• Medicine: Any medication should be
properly labeled in its original container
with dosage instructions and given to
the camp's medical personnel for safe
keeping.
• Insurance: Camper health and accident
insurance may be provided by the camp.
You might be asked to bring information
on family health and accident coverage.
Be sure to ask the camp director if there
are additional charges for insurance.
Enjoy Hands-On Summer Fun
at the Manitoba Museum!
Gymnastics T
for All
Largest state o f the a rt gy mna sium
in Manitoba!
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he Manitoba Museum offers two different 17th-century sailing ship! Chemistry has never
been as fun as it is at the Manitoba Museum!
week-long summer camps where kids
This week, campers will also earn why slime is
enjoy hands-on science and immersive
slimy, fizz is fizzy, and what is in those mystery
history activities. Campers visit the new Dino
powders! Adventure awaits around every corner
Dig Discovery Room and they explore all nine
on field trips that include
Museum Galleries. They'll
investigations into the art and
make fun-filled discoveries
“Great camp! I will
architecture of Winnipeg.
in the Science Gallery and
recommend to others. I
experience the night sky
Summer Day Camps at the
in a whole new way in the
know when my child had
Manitoba Museum are geared
Planetarium. And they get to
a great day when there is
for kids from kindergarten to
go on field trips!
non-stop talking about
Grade 5 and activities vary to
the day's activities on the
suit the age of the campers.
Explore the Dino Dig DisThe cost for a week of excitcovery Room in Week 1
way home. Thanks for the
ing investigation, experimenThis week's adventure
great week!”
tation and exploration is $175
includes dinosaur activities
— Mother of 8-year-old Camper
for members, non-members
in and out of the dino dig
pay $195. There is a discount
pit, and hands-on experifor additional siblings. The camps run 9:00 am
ences like making and racing model sail boats.
to 4:30 pm daily and early drop off and late
Campers will get behind the scenes and learn
pickups can be arranged. A morning snack is
how to make a diorama. They'll visit a tipi and
provided, and is most often made by campers.
learn about Aboriginal toys and games. They
Campers do need to bring a lunch and a drink
will also go on field trips to discover urban
every day except Friday, when a hot dog lunch is
ecosystems and local history in Winnipeg's
provided. There is no camp the weeks of June 27
downtown parks.
to July 1 or August 1 to 5, 2016.
Travel back in time in Week 2
For information about the Manitoba Museum's
Campers will travel back in time as a paleonSummer Day Camps and to book a spot for one
tologist to see what Manitoba was like 90 milweek or two, please call 204-988-0626.
lion years ago, and travel across the world in a
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Visits - Making the Most of the Interview
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that 80 percent or more of the counselor/program staff be at least 18 years old. Staff must be
at least 16 years old and be at least two years
older than the campers with whom they work.
What are desired qualities in camp staff?
The same qualities of trustworthiness and dependability sought by any employer are valued
commodities in camp employees. Also, the ability to adapt to a variety of situations, empathy
for and ability to work with camp clientele, a
strong self-image, and an outgoing personality
are important characteristics for camp staff.
What percentage of the counselors returned
from last year?
Most camps have from 40-60 percent returning staff. If the rate is lower, find out why.
How are behavioral and disciplinary problems
handled?
This is where the director's philosophy comes
through loud and clear. Positive reinforcement,
assertive role-modeling and a sense of fair
play are generally regarded as key components
of camp counseling and leadership. Rules are
necessary in any organization, and the disciplinary approach taken should be reasonable and
well communicated. If penalties are involved for
violations, they should be applied quickly, fairly,
calmly, and without undue criticism to campers.
How does the camp handle special needs?
If your child has special requirements, ask
the camp director about needed provisions and
facilities. Is there a nurse on staff? A designated
place to store insulin or allergy medicine? Are
special foods available for campers with restricted diets? Every question is important.
How does the camp handle homesickness and
other adjustment issues?
Again, the camp's philosophy on helping
children adjust is important. Be sure you are
comfortable with the camp's guidelines on parent/child contact.
What about references?
This is generally one of the best ways to check
a camp's reputation and service record. Directors should be happy to provide references.
Is the camp accredited by the Manitoba
Camping Association? Why? Why not?
It is only logical that members of your family
attend an accredited camp. Accreditation visitors ask the questions regarding essential health,
safety, and program quality issues important
to a camp's overall operation. This does not
guarantee a risk-free environment, but it's some
of the best evidence parents have of a camp's
commitment to a safe and nurturing environment for their children.
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To register or learn more, call (204) 924.4014
or visit www.childrensmuseum.com today.
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SUMMER
Choosing the Perfect Camp for Your Child
hen you receive a camp's brochure,
you will invariably have questions
for the camp director. From that first
phone call or letter, you begin developing an
impression of what a particular camp is like and
how it's run. A camp may be described in nothing less than glowing terms in its brochures.
The setting may be absolutely breathtaking.
Activities may run the gamut from racquetball
to modern dance. In the end, however, it's the
human equation of how those activities are
operated and conducted that determines the
quality of the camp program. Get to know the
camp director as a person through telephone
conversations, correspondence, and a personal
visit. Have the director describe the camp's philosophy and how it is carried out by the staff.
What is the camp's philosophy and program
emphasis?
Each camp has its own method of constructing programs based on its philosophy. Does it
complement your own parenting philosophy?
Many camps actively promote competition and
healthy rivalry among camp teams, as reflected
in team sports. For many campers this is pure
fun. Some parents feel that learning to be competitive at an early age teaches essential survival
skills. However, other parents and educators are
in favor of cooperative learning. Research has
shown that noncompetitive methods encourage
young people to learn more, retain it longer, and
develop greater self-esteem and appreciation for
others. Knowing your child's personality and
style of learning is valuable in selecting the right
camp.
What is the camp director's background?
What training do counselors receive?
At a minimum, camp staff should be trained
in safety regulations, emergency procedures and
communication, behavior management techniques, child abuse prevention, appropriate staff
and camper behavior, and specific procedures
for supervision.
What is the counselor-to-camper ratio?
Camping Association standards require different ratios for varying ages and special needs.
Generally, the ratios at resident camps range
from one staff for every six campers ages 7 and
8; one staff for every eight campers ages 9 to 14;
and one staff for every 10 campers ages 15 to
18. At day camps the ratios range from one staff
for every eight campers ages 6 to 8; one staff for
every 10 campers ages 9 to 14; and one staff for
every 12 campers ages 15 to 18.
What are the ages of the counselors?
Camping Association standards recommend
$380 USD before May 1 All Full Week
Programs (Instruction, Housing & Meals)
Outstanding Artist Teachers For All Sessions &
Prominent Guest Conductors Every Week
IMC USA - 701 838 8472 | [email protected]
IMC CANADA - 204 269 8468 | [email protected]
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2016 Summer Day Camps & Programs Directory
ADD Centre Summer Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 897-4493
Assiniboine Park/Zoo Camp, Winnipeg Zoo. 204-982-0664
Cafe Music School Summer Camp. . . . . . . . . . 204-661-1264
Camp Manitou. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-837-4508
Manitoba Children's Museum Camp,
The Forks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-924-4000.
Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts Day Camp,
105-211 Bannatyne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-943-6090
Canlan Ice Sports Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . 204-788-8888
Manitoba Museum Science Discovery Camp,
190 Rupert Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-956-2830
CMU Blazers Sports Camps, 500 Shaftsbury. 204-487-3300
Manitoba Soccer Association Camps. . . . . . . . 204-925-5752
Children's Acting Studio Summer Camp . . . . 204-801-8318
Manitoba Theatre for Young People Summer Camps,
The Forks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-947-0394
City of Winnipeg Community Services
Summer Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-986-5663
CCFM Cultural Summer Camps in French,
340 Provencher Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-233-8972
Universaire St. Boniface Summer Programs . . 204-233-0210
Dakota Community Centre Summer Camps. 204-254-1010
Fantastic Gymnastics, 1-55 Henlow Bay. . . . . 204-231-1007
Forum Art Institute Day Camps,
120 Eugenie St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-235-1069
Ft. Whyte Summer Camp Programs. . . . . . . . . 204-989-8364
Heritage Programs, Lower Ft. Garry. . . . . . . . 1-888-773-8888
Kickit Dance Studio Summer Programs . . . . . 204-269-9003
Kindermusik Discovery, Roblin Blvd.,
St. Vital & The Forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-453-1222
Mad Science Day Camps, Various Locations. . 204-775-7959
Monica's Danz Gym, #4-25 Scurfield . . . . . . . . 204-261-8890
Oak Hammock Marsh Day Camps. . . . . . . . . . . 204-467-3300
Oxford Learning Summer Programs . . . . . . . . 204-944-0898
Paradise Found Art Camp, 565 Academy Rd. . 204-488-5944
Panthers Gymnastics Camps, 1016 Marion St.204-233-0817
Partners for Learning Summer Programs. . . . 204-475-2199
Playmore Day Camp,
Towne Island-Lake of the Woods. . . . . . . . . . . . 204-477-7512
Rady Jewish Community Centre Half & Full Day Camps,
123 Doncaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-477-7510
Revolution Diving Summer Camps
[email protected]
Royal Winnipeg Ballet School
Dance Intensive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-957-3452
Sagehill Stables Summer Riding Camp. . . . . . . 204-330-1007
Salvation Army Heritage Park Kids Kamp,
825 School Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-889-9203
Seven Oaks Wellness Institute
Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-632-3900
Skyzone Summer Camps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-888-JUMP
St. Maurice School Age Camp
1639 Pembina Hwy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-284-0881
U of M Mini U Children's Camps,
University of Manitoba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-474-6100
Winnipeg Art Gallery Summer Camps. . . . . . . . 204-789-1766
Winnipeg Humane Society Day Camp,
45 Hurst Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-982-2021
Winnipeg Syncho Summer Camps
www.winnipegsynchro.com
West Wind Stables Summer Programs . . . . . . . 204-736-3410
Wise Kenetic Energy Girls Coding Camp
www.wisekineticenergy.ca
YM/YWCA Day Camps
Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-947-3044
South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-233-3476
EK/Elmwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-668-8140
West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-889-8052
OUTDOOR
ADVENTURE
DAY CAMP
JULY & AUGUST 2016
WHERE MEMORIES
ARE MADE AND
ADVENTURES AWAIT!
AGES 6-14
$200 (includes lunch and a daily snack)
MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30am to 4:30pm
Camp Manitou is a summer camp and Year-Round Outdoor Recreation
Facility located 5 minutes outside of Winnipeg. With its forests, large
grass playing field, and the Assiniboine River on three sides, this 28-acre
oasis provides lots of space in which to enjoy nature. We provide a wide
range of activities, challenging educational programming, and the perfect
environment to step out of the everyday and connect with nature.
JULY & AUGUST SUMMER CAMP DATES:
• July 11 - 15
• July 18 - 22
• August 8 - 12
• August 15 - 19
• August 22 - 26
For more information & booking availability, please contact:
CAMPMANITOU.MB.CA
204-837-4508
[email protected]
C
Does your child like
music and water?
ome try a sport that combines both
along with the development of strength,
cardio, flexibility, and team-work. Our
highly qualified coaches follow the principles
of Long Term Athlete Development in order
to nurture the best in your child in a safe and
enjoyable environment. Participants will learn
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING in two pool
sessions every day (morning and afternoon).
Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of other fun activities such
as crafts, dance, gymnastics, yoga, and outdoor
games (weather permitting). Winnipeg Synchro
offers full and half-day camps for both beginner and recreational swimmers, with before and
after childcare upon request. The camp is for
both boys and girls and provides instruction at
the following levels: Aquasquirt (ages 5-7 years
in shallow water); Aquastar (ages 7-11 years,
deep water); and Aquateen (ages 12-15 years,
deep water). No previous Synchro experience
is required. Our Star program can be easily be
adapted for athletes with a variety of challenges
Please contact us at
www.winnipegsynchro.mb.ca or
[email protected] for more information. Winnipeg Synchro is associated with
Synchro Canada, the national organization for
synchronized swimming in Canada. We strive
to deliver the finest of programming to each and
every member, whether they be a recreational
swimmer or an elite, national level athlete.
Come for the fun!
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Sky Zone offers Children’s Summer Camps!
T
ake your child's summer to new heights
at Sky Zone’s Sky Camp! This week-long
summer camp combines healthy exercise
with awesome fun. Sky Camp activities include
open trampoline jumping on Sky Zone courts,
3-D Dodgeball, age-appropriate Sky Fitness,
games, themed activities, and crafts.
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness”
and the makers of trampolines as far as the
eye can see. Sky Zone offers one of the greatest
workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy
fun. Since 2013 in Winnipeg, Sky Zone has been
voted the number one “out of the box” workout
and the “best party ever.” At Sky Camp, your
child gets to experience all of this and WOW
– the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and
landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. At
Sky Zone, you fly high and keep it safe.
Maria Weir, general manager of Sky Zone
Winnipeg, says Sky Camp is getting more and
more popular. “Our Sky Camp counsellors are
great. The kids have a lot of fun here and there
is never a dull moment during Sky Camp. It’s
wonderful for families because you can drop off
your children in the morning, and when you
pick them up you know they had a fun-filled
day of healthy activity, and won’t be bouncing
off the walls—they already did with us!”
Sky Camp is for children ages 5 to 12 and
runs weekly from the first week of July to the
last week of August. Daily snack and lunch are
provided. Discounts are available for siblings.
Come fly with Sky Zone this summer at Sky
Camp!
Does your Kid's Camp teach
Character and Life Skills
By Bobbie Deporter
M
ore and more parents are looking for
summer experiences for their kids
that go beyond traditional camp activities. Already families are planning for next
summer, looking for programs that help kids
build strong character and life skills to help
them succeed in school and in life.
Here are questions to ask:
1. Do enrichment activities have any practical application to your child's academic
future?
Some camps position themselves as "enrichment programs" when, in reality, they are glorified and expensive vacations for kids. Before
signing up, take a good look at the program's
schedule of activities. Close inspection may
reveal that there's far more downtime and unstructured free time than quality enrichment.
2. What is the staff 's training and expertise?
If a summer program bills itself as providing new skills, research the background of staff
who will teach these skills. Are the program
leaders teachers themselves or experts in a
particular field? What training do they have?
3. Is there a balance between learning and
fun?
The last thing most students need in summer is more school. A good summer enrichment program gives students the feeling that
they're at camp, while incorporating fun into
the learning.
4. How does the program enrich a student's
life?
Look for programs that offer students
growth in life skill areas that build their confidence, motivation and self-esteem, as well as
communication and leadership skills to help
them grow in school and in life.
5. How long is the session?
A program that runs three or more weeks
may be excessive and expensive. On the other
hand, camps that last just a few days will have
limited value. Day camps don't have the same
impact as residential enrichment camps, where
students get to stay on-site for the duration of
the program.
ELEVATE
YOUR GAME
"Sending your son or daughter to the right
summer enrichment program can pay longterm dividends for the entire family," DePorter says. "Newly acquired academic skills,
increased motivation or added confidence
can translate into better grades, as well as new
academic and personal interests. In turn, this
growth can lead to better colleges, college
scholarships and rewarding careers."
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JUNE 27 – JULY 28/ 2016
A two week summer camp offering the best
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Ages 9 – 18 years
No Audition Necessary*
* A minimum of 2 years of ballet training is required.
3 – 4 years minimum training for ages 15 + is recommended.
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5 Weeks. 10 Classes.
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How To Reprogram Yourself
For Success In 2016
7 Ways to Help Your Children
Get a Head Start with Money
Wellness Expert Says Mind, Body And Spirit Can
Work Together To Help You
S
I
t’s always a good idea for parents to
teach their kids about money, no matter
how old or young the children are. Dr.
Willie Jolley, author of Turn Setback into
Greenbacks and host of The Willie Jolley
Weekend Show on Sirius XM, says even if
parents haven’t been the most financially
successful themselves, there are some
basic thoughts and beliefs about money
they need to share with their kids.
Dr. Jolley’s advice for teaching children
about money:
Commiserating is not allowed: It’s not
uncommon for parents who have faced
financial challenges to sit around and
commiserate. Stop it because it’s setting a bad example for your kids. People
who sit around and commiserate are the
people who would rather complain about
problems than do anything to fix them.
Teach your kids that commiserating is only
going to hold them back. Developing an
action mentality is what you want to show
your children.
Don’t let your pride poison your prosperity. Some people feel that some work
is beneath them, and they don’t like to
talk about their jobs with their children.
Stop trying to put up a facade of success
around your kids and get real. Teach your
kids that any work that is moral and legal
is honorable and something to be proud
of.
Don’t wait for your ship to come in.
Teach your children that financial success
is a choice that you must make, not a
chance that you sit and wait around for.
The most financially successful people
have built their own ship. Be realistic with
your kids and let them know that becoming financially independent is hard work
and there will be challenges along the
way, but by deciding to build the ship
instead of waiting for it, they’re already
ahead of the game.
Think big about money: Teach your kids
that financial success is linked to thought,
so get creative. Teach them to think like
the CEO of Y.O.U, Inc. Find a problem to
solve for people and you’ll be in business for years to come. Get them started
early on by opening a lemonade stand,
babysitting service, pet sitting business or
something that teaches them about making money.
Expect more: Teach your kids that most
of the time, you get what you expect, so
always expect more and don’t sell yourself
short. Teach them to think way beyond
what you they think they are capable of
earning, even if they don’t know how
they’re going to make it happen. Getting them in the right frame of mind and
teaching them to expect more is vital to
financial success.
Speak positivity into your finances: Even
when things are not going well financially,
you must show your kids that you have
to always speak positivity into your life
because your language has a direct impact
on your mindset. For instance, never say,
“I am poor.” Instead, say, “I am wealthy; I
do occasionally have some cash flow challenges, but they are always temporary.”
What you speak is what you attract.
You haven’t tried everything: Teach your
kids that when faced with a challenging financial time, they haven’t tried everything.
Grab a pen and paper and list all the ways
they can make more money or get out of
debt. After you have exhausted your own
thinking, teach them to ask other people
in their network. Trust me, you haven’t
thought of everything and there’s always
more you can do.
Jolley knows firsthand what it’s like to
comeback from financial difficulties. In
1991, he had only $200 in the bank. Today
he’s financially sound, the host of one of
the most popular Sirius XM talk shows and
a best-selling author and speaker. He’s
also one of the men credited with helping
to save the Ford Motor Company when it
was facing financial disaster around The
Great Recession.
To learn more, visit williejolley.com
9
Replace Bad Habits With Good
ome people start each day with an early
morning jog. Others begin with a cup of
coffee and a donut. “Everyone knows that
people are creatures of habit,” says wellness
expert Scott Morofsky, author of the books “The
Daily Breath: Transform Your Life One Breath at
a Time” and “Wellativity: In-Powering Wellness
Through Communication” (www.Wellativity.
com). “But too often, the habits we nurture are
laziness, procrastination, self-serving biases,
justification and rationalization.”Such behaviors
put people on a path to destruction, all the while
making them look forward to the trip, he says.
In the process, they are robbed of essential happiness and joy.
The trick to improving isn’t just by ridding
yourself of habits, he says, but by replacing the
bad ones with good ones. “I really believe people
can use practical methods to reprogram themselves for life-enriching habits and overcome
any affliction they suffer from,” Morofsky says.
“After all, we all know the things that hurt us
and we know that we shouldn’t be doing those
things. So why don’t we stop? Because we don’t
know how to go about making these changes
happen.” For Morofsky, the key is for people to
become conscious of something they take for
granted — breathing. By conditioning yourself
to improve the quality of your breathing, you do
a better job of taking in oxygen. A lack of sufficient oxygen in our cells is known to contribute
to many health issues, he says. “The important
thing to remember is you don’t need pills, potions, gadgets or gizmos to make a change for
the better happen,” Morofsky says. “Your desire
for a better life and a system that helps you
achieve it are all you need — if you’re willing. It’s
a matter of getting your mind, body and spirit
working together in a practical way.”
He offers these tips to get started going into
the New Year:
• Conscious breathing. Morofsky made conscious breathing the centerpiece of Wellativity,
which is what he calls his personal method for
helping people overcome afflictions such as
obesity, smoking, lethargy, eating disorders and
any other behavior that inhibits wellness. This
is much like the advice people hear their entire
lives to “take a deep breath” when they face
stressful moments. “The core focus is conditioning ourselves to stay as connected to conscious
breathing as possible and to clear away anything
negative or detrimental,” Morofsky says. Breathing awareness in itself helps reduce bodily
tension, improve rational thinking and increase
oxygen to the entire body.
• All in good time. One of the most common
pitfalls people face when they want to improve
their lives is trying to do too much too soon,
Morofsky says. That’s especially true with
exercise or physical fitness programs, but it
applies to other areas of life as well. It’s fine to
be ambitious about trading bad habits for good,
but don’t set yourself up for failure by creating
unrealistic goals.
• Healthy boundaries. When you are establishing a healthier lifestyle, it’s important that you
have healthy boundaries. “An alcoholic in recovery shouldn’t join the crowd at the bar while
waiting for a dinner table,” Morofsky says. “A
person with a gambling problem shouldn’t vacation in Las Vegas. As much as possible, when
you are trying to trade bad habits for good, put
yourself in the best position to be successful.”
About Scott Morofsky
Scott Morofsky is the author of the books “The
Daily Breath: Transform Your Life One Breath at
a Time” and “Wellativity: In-Powering Wellness
Through Communication” (www.wellativity.com).
Morofsky created the concept of Wellativity, which
uses 12 principles to target crossover afflictions
such as obesity, smoking, lethargy, procrastination
and any behavior that inhibits wellness. He has
national certification as a personal trainer by the
American Council on Exercise and various other
certifications in the health and fitness field.
Your Home Security Checklist
H
omeowners should familiarize themselves with the most common risks
for break-ins, thefts, fires and other
mishaps that can occur in homes today.
“Home security doesn't necessarily mean
hard-wiring alarms and installing cameras.
While those are certainly options, there are
often simple steps you can take to decrease the
opportunity for crime or accidents to occur,”
says Marian Barry, a broker-owner with Royal
LePage True North Realty in Fort McMurray,
Alberta. She recommends this checklist to protect your investment and to develop a comprehensive home security plan:
Make your home an undesirable target for
would-be criminals. The best way to prevent
crime is to reduce the opportunities around
your home and property. Keep windows, doors
and vehicles locked. Ask a neighbour or house
sitter to check your home every day while you're
out of town. Avoid broadcasting your latest purchases – break down packaging from new purchases before taking them to the curb. Ensure
entrance ways, windows and doors are clearly
visible and not obscured by trees or shrubs.
Be aware of crime in your area. Subscribe to
a local police department blog or social media
feed. Read your local newspaper. Talk to your
neighbours.
Prepare against fire and adopt fire-safe habits.
Install new batteries in smoke detectors every
fall and keep loaded fire extinguishers scattered
around your home. Periodically spot check
around the home to assess the fire-safe habits
of occupants. Look for electrical problems such
as overloaded circuits or exposed wiring. Fire
prevention involves both fire-safe surroundings
S
Grilled Chicken and
Strawberry Salad
trawberries are in season through the summer. Local, just-picked strawberries make a
welcome addition to a light lunch or supper
in this no-fuss dish.
Ingredients:
Dressing
• 80 mL (1/3 cup) olive oil
• 80 mL (1/3 cup) sliced strawberries
• 30 mL (2 tbsp) white balsamic vinegar
• 15 mL (1 tbsp) finely chopped chives
• 10 mL (2 tsp) honey
• 1 mL (1/4 tsp) salt
and fire-safe habits by everyone.
Conduct a risk assessment. List things about
you, your home and your location that make
you susceptible to crime, fires and other accidents. Include your own observations, gather
information from police, neighbours and insurers. Rank your list to show where your greatest
security weaknesses lie. Match those risks to an
appropriate security system in terms of technologies, complexity and cost.
Promoting consistent and mindful security
habits and developing awareness of your greatest
risks will help you to protect your investment
for years to come. More information is available
at www.royallepage.ca.
www.newscanada.com
Salad
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 5 mL (1 tsp) olive oil
• 1 mL (1/4 tsp) salt
• 700 mL (3 cups) packed baby arugula
• 240 (1 cup) fresh, coarsely torn basil leaves
• 475 mL (2 cups) strawberries,
hulled and sliced
• 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
• 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
• 120 mL (1/2 cup) chopped toasted walnuts
• 160 mL (2/3 cups) feta cheese, thickly sliced
Directions
1.Whirl 80 mL (1/3 cup) oil with 80 mL (1/3
cup) berries, vinegar, chives, honey and 1
mL (1/4 tsp) salt in a blender until smooth.
Season with pepper.
2.Preheat barbecue to medium and brush
chicken breasts with 5 mL (1 tsp) oil. Season
with 1 mL (1/4 tsp) salt and pepper.
3.Barbecue chicken for 6 minutes; turn and
continue barbecuing, 8 to 10 more minutes.
Remove and let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
4.Toss arugula with basil in a bowl and divide
among 4 plates. Top with strawberries, apple,
onion, walnuts and chicken. Drizzle dressing
and add feta.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Recipe courtesy of Walmart Live Better. For
more summertime recipes or inspiration on
how to incorporate fresh produce like strawberries into mealtime, head to www.walmart.
ca/recipecentre. You can find fresh regional
produce throughout the summer at Walmart.
www.newscanada.com
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Business in an upcoming issue of Winnipeg Parent!
June/July issue - Featuring: Summer Fun,
Home and Cottage, Father’s Day
Deadline: May 13th Distribution: May 30th
August issue – Featuring: Hold on to Summer,
Back to School Part 1, Fall Party Guide
Deadline: July 15th Distribution: August 2nd
September issue – Featuring: Back to School 2,
Join Up! Memberships, Classes and Programs
Deadline: August 12th Distribution: August 31st
Contact Winnipeg Parent for more
information. Call: 204-896-3227
Email: [email protected]
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The Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Avenue (off of Sterling Lyon)
This one day educational, exciting event gives parents, caregivers and children the
opportunity to meet 30 fantastic, family friendly exhibitors offering a wide variety
of products, programs and services. There will be tons of hands on
children’s activities and family entertainment too! ADMISSION JUST
$2.00 per person (babies free) or Bring a non-perishable food
item for Winnipeg Harvest (one per family member)
2016 Fantastic, Family-Friendly Exhibitors
ADD Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.addcentre.ca
Baby Language Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.babylanguagelab.ca
Beautiful Saviour Lutheran School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bsls.ca
Canlan Ice Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.icesports.com
Carman Manitoba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.carmanmanitoba.ca
Casa Montessori and Orff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.montessoriandorff.ca
City of Winnipeg Recreation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.winnipeg.ca/cms/recreation
City of Winnipeg Library Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .www.wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/
Epicure Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://stacystanleyyoung.myepicure.com
Expressions Film Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.expressionsfilmstudio.com
Forever Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.luminescence.flp.com
Gymboree Play and Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.gymboree.ca
Hair Do Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.hairdozoo.com
Health Canada Product Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . healthycanadians.gc.ca
Luther Village Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.luthervillage.com
ICNA Winnipeg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/Icnawinnipeg
Laughter without Borders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.laughterwithoutborders.com
Manitoba Parents for Ukrainian Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mpue.ca
Momma Bear Keepsakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mommabearkeepsakes.com
Music for Young Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.facebook.com/mycmbwon
Par-T-Perfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.par-t-perfect.com
Peanut Butter Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.peanutbutterpress.ca
Pembina Valley - Central Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pembinavalleycentralplainstourism.com
Spirit of Math School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.spiritofmath.com/winnipeg
Sylvan Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.sylvanlearning.com
Tupperware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.tdavey.my.tupperware.ca
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.wso.ca
Winnipeg Parent Newsmagazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.winnipegparent.com
From small birthday parties to large
gatherings, we can bring a little something
extra to your great party or event.
Guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
Clowns
Superheros
Magicians
Jugglers
Facepainters
Glitter Tatoos
Caricatures
Balloon Art
“When your event deserves the best!”
laughterwithoutborders.com
204-981-8555
11
ADMISSION
IS ONLY
$2.00
Per Person
(Babies Free
)
Great Hands - On Activities!
Face painting, balloon twisting, inflatable
bouncers, glitter tattoos, hair tinsel and
small braids and colored hair gel.
Family Entertainment
on Stage
10:30 am
11:45 am
1:15 pm
2:30 pm
LAFS Canada Learn about Safety Presentation
Mr. Ken Music and Magic
(Voted Best Children’s Entertainer
by Winnipeg Parent Readers!)
LAFS Canada Anti-Bullying Presentation
Magic Man Les
Bring a food item for Winnipeg Harvest!
Top 10 most wanted items:
1. Canned fish and poultry – tuna, or
salmon (packed in water) chicken or
turkey
2. Canned fruit and vegetables
(packed in own juice)
3. Canned stew, chili, brown beans
4. Peanut Butter
5. Baby Food – jars of chicken, beef,
vegetables or fruit, infant cereal such
as oatmeal, barley or rice, Formula with
added iron
6. Whole grain pasta/whole wheat pasta
7. Rice – brown, converted or parboiled
8. Canned spaghetti sauce or tomatoes
9. Cereal – high fiber, non-sugar coated
10. Canned soup – lentil, pea, vegetable
PLANNING A PARTY?
Let us do it for you!
• Bouncy Castles
• Clowns
• Facepainters
• Balloon Twisters
• Teddy Bear Stuffing
• Themed Parties
• Company Picnics • Festivals
• School Fairs • Games • Crafts
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Summer Training to Achieve Winning
Performances in Sports and Academics
By Ivan Poturica
BA Director ADD Centre Winnipeg
A
thletes spend years doing intense training to reach their peak
physical performance. Why is it that sometimes they get
distracted at just the wrong time and miss that all important
pass or shot? The answer seems to be that their mental skills
may not as sharp as their physical ones. How can we develop the
winning mind?
Children with ADHD are often are given additional educational
supports including tutoring to help them catch up. Still they fall
behind even when on medication. The Government of Western
Australia sponsored study found “lack of significant improvements
in long-term social, emotional and academic functioning associated
with the use of stimulant medication.” In Quebec little evidence
was found for improvement in either the medium or the long
term in regards to the emotional functioning or school attainment
among children with ADHD. They did find evidence for short-term
deterioration in academic outcomes among both boys and girls,
and that boys were more likely to eventually drop out of school
following this policy change. How can we improve academic
performance?
With brain training (neurofeedback) it is possible to achieve
the focused winning mind. The brain like the body responds to
mental exercise designed to improve its ability to avoid distractions,
maintain focus and concentration. It is possible to learn the skill
of controlling distraction, impulsivity and hyperactivity when
performing in school, sport and music and in social situations. The
brain is flexible and capable of learning new skills with the right
kind of feedback.
Biofeedback is now the choice of professional athletes to up
their game. Soccer and hockey teams have “mind rooms” to train
their player’s mental fitness. Canada’s Own the Podium Program
for the Olympics uses neurofeedback and biofeedback to achieve
gold medal winning performances. By displaying the state of
the body and mind the person is able to see and appreciate how
their conscious thinking affects the performance of the brain
and ultimately the body. Professional and amateur athletes are
beneficiaries of the performance gains possible with biofeedback.
Brain training gives the person access to the brain to learn how
to achieve the focused winning mind. These techniques can make
dramatic improvements to attention problems (ADHD), Asperger’s
and Anxiety. Neurofeedback brain training is 91% effective in
resolving ADHD symptoms for those children that have completed
at least 40 sessions of training. Over 96% find medication is no
longer needed. In November 2012, the American Academy of
Pediatrics approved biofeedback and neurofeedback as a Level 1 or
“best support” treatment option for children suffering from ADHD.
The great news is that once the brain has learned these skills it
retains them over the long term. The improved focus, concentration
and emotional control deliver benefits in academic, music and
sport performance. Regardless of age, academic and athletic ability
performance can be improved.
Start training at any time of take advantage of our accelerated
summer program. Resolve your child’s ADHD this summer. Tax
benefits may be available. Contact us for a free consultation with
demonstration of training.
Web site www.addcentrewinnipeg.com
FB: www.facebook.com/ADDCentreWinnipeg
You can’t change the wind...
But you can adjust
the sails.
LAFS Canada (Life And Fire Safety Canada)
coming to the Fun Fair
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AFS Canada is a non profit community service organization that offers safety
shows to elementary schools at no cost. (Travel costs may be required when travelling outside of Winnipeg) The simple truth is that kids learn better when they're
engaged. LAFS Canada Inc. uses lighthearted interactive entertainment to educate kids
on topics like becoming Bully-Free and Fire Safety. We also do shows on Drug Awareness and Street Safety.
Come to the Fun Fair to enjoy two presentations by LAFS Canada!
Puff and Dee Dee are professionally trained entertainers with decades of experience
and expertise as clowns. They volunteer their time to develop quality shows and perform, as they passionately want to keep your children safe. They welcome all donations
to this organization and know they can make a difference and may even save lives. To
make a donation or request a show, please go to our website www.lafscanada.ca or call
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Birthdays, Windups, Special Events and more!
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June 9 - 12 at The Forks
W
here else in town do you get to see
zany circus acts, high strung acrobatics, comic daredevils, pure artistry,
absurdity and foolishness - plus unique musical
performances by international artists? Only at
the 34th Annual Kidsfest - that's where!
And where else would you get to see and do
everything for one low ticket price. One ticket
each (for everyone over the age of 24 months) is
your key to performances, activities and interactive experiences. And kids under 12 get to have
a four for one deal - one ticket can translate into
four daily wristbands!
General public tickets are available on-line
now for only $12 each (plus taxes and fees) and
if you purchase more than four tickets you save
an additional 15%. Discounted tickets are also
available in person at all Winnipeg and area
Safeway locations from May 9th to June 12th.
Thursday is "journée franco-fun Day". This
was such a popular day last year we are doing it
again! There is a dedicated stream of performers
doing their acts in French - still lots for English
only folks to see and do too though!
Festival Executive Producer Neal Rempel is
totally pumped about the line up for this year.
"We've got so many fantastic acts - it's really a
great mix of music, education, entertainment,
and comedy for kids." Rempel singled out sev-
eral acts as "must-see" attractions including Carmen Campagne, Circus Incognitus, Jonathan
Burns, H'Sao, The Silver Starlets, Lisa Odjig and
of course local hits Al Simmons, Fred Penner
and Jake Chenier!
The Winnipeg International Children's Festival is also proud to produce Circus and Magic
Partnership (C.A.M.P.)s and the 4th Annual
Summer Day C.A.M.P. will be running July 11th
to 15th at The Forks. This is the only C.A.M.P.
open to general public (kids ages 9 to 15) and
this unique program offers acrobatics, aerial
silks, flying trapeze, juggling, stilt walking, unicycling, tight wire, diablo, rola bola, magic and
many more circus skills. Entertaining, educational and inspiring! Registration is open now!
New this year is our Spin the Top Pop Up
Shop. Open the Saturday and Sunday of Kidsfest
-a variety of craftspeople will be selling items for
children, parents and grandparents. It is located
outside the Festival compound so you don't
need to buy a Kidsfest ticket to check it out.
Visit the Kidsfest website (kidsfest.ca) for
more information all about the fantastic acts
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Great New Books
I
By Susan Rykiss
recently received copies of a couple of great new books
about getting outside and enjoying Nature with your
family. There is no question that there are great benefits to playing outside and appreciating nature. Check out
these books for great ideas on combatting Nature-Deficit
Disorder.
Simple Ways to Save on Household Expenditures
A
s a homeowner, there are many simple ways
to reduce monthly expenditures and realize
savings, and the easiest place to start is with
your monthly energy bill. Here are a few changes
you can make that can have a lasting impact on
your wallet and the planet:
•Cool your house with a ceiling or electric fan
and open the windows at night. Ceiling fans cost
about 1 cent for two hours of use, compared to
67 cents to a dollar for central air. Use your AC
only when necessary and be sure to turn it off
when you're going to be away from home long
periods of time.
•Invest in a programmable thermostat. It will
automatically adjust the temperature in your
house, saving you energy while you're away or
sleeping.
•Use insulation with a high R-value. Experts and
professionals often use a stone wool product
called Roxul Comfortbatt, which can be used to
top up the insulation in your attic. Topping up
insulation to a depth of 16 inches (41 cm) or an
R-value of 50 will help to keep your house cool
in the warm weather and take the stress off your
air conditioning unit.
•Check the tightness of your refrigerator seal by
closing the door on a piece of paper. If it's held
in place, the seal is still good, if not, it's time to
replace the seal or fix the door's alignment.
Vitamin N -500 Ways to Enrich Health and
Happiness of your Family & Community
By Richard Louv
This is a practical guide to getting today’s wired generation
outside, and making communities and schools more naturecentred. Louv offers great suggestions on how to calm a
crying baby through nature; how to make a natural gym
in your backyard and how to build forts and tree houses to
help children problem solve and think creatively. So many
great ideas and suggested websites to visit to learn more
about how to enjoy the many benefits of nature.
• Only do laundry or dishes when you have full
loads. If you have smaller loads, make sure to
use the correct settings and if you only have
a couple of items, wait it out or wash them by
hand.
It’s a Jungle Out There - 52 Nature
Adventures for City Kids
By Jennifer Ward
Also consider low-cost DIY projects such as
caulking around windows, adding weather stripping to doors, installing low-flow shower heads,
putting aerators on faucets, and switching to
energy-efficient LED or compact florescent light
bulbs for even greater impact.
This small but informative book offers great ideas to help
you and your children explore, observe and experience
nature through adventures and games. The activities are
fun and easy to do with your young children. Become an
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and discover the not-so-hidden pockets of nature in your
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Baby Blues or Post Partum Depression? When and What to Do?
By Dr. Cathy Moser
A
lthough there is
much information
indicating that men
also suffer from Paternal
Postpartum Depression
(PPPD), this article will
focus on women (sorry guys
- I don't mean to diss you.....
if you would like to hear
more about PPPD - send in
your request to our fearless and fantastic publisher,
Susan Rykiss, and I will oblige!)
In the past years, there have been some very
high profile cases of women with Postpartum
Depression (PPD) that have had very tragic outcomes. This is a terrifying thought for pregnant
women - but don't panic.
While the very mild and transient form of
the baby blues are very common (50% - 60% of
women), Postpartum Depression only occurs in
about 10% - 15% of the population, and the type
of Psychotic Postpartum Depression that reflect
the high profile cases occurs in only 0.1% to 0.2%.
In the most severe cases of PPD, we have heard
of mothers who have harmed their children or
themselves. These cases most likely reflected very
extreme cases of untreated or poorly treated PPD
that evolved into a Psychotic Depression. Psychosis is a condition where individuals experience
hallucinations and/or delusions that they believe
are real - sometimes acting upon 'voices' that tell
them to engage in harmful behaviour. You may
wonder how this could possibly happen - how a
woman who is so much looking forward to the
most exciting event of her life could possibly have
malevolent thoughts about such an innocent,
beautiful, and completely vulnerable and innocent
little being.
Our thoughts (both real and delusional)
are regulated by neurotransmitters. These are
substances in our brain (like serotonin and
dopamine) that transmit messages from one cell
to another. Having a baby throws our bodies and
our lives off balance (at least temporarily) and this
imbalance can wreak havoc with the biochemistry
of our brains. Depression (and in the extreme
cases, psychotic thoughts) can result from a state
of neurotransmitter imbalance. Unfortunately,
from a biological perspective, the postpartum
period is a perfect storm for some women. The
following are the risk factors that make up the
storm - accompanied by a very basic prevention
strategy:
First - hormones. For women who are the
biological mothers of their children - their bodies
go through cataclysmic hormonal tsunamis from
the moment of conception through birth/nursing/
return to menstrual cycles - and beyond. Women
who have children through adoption can also go
through biological changes and Depression - but
the mechanisms are a little different. Hormones
hugely affect neurotransmitters and can throw
the balance off in a flash - which is why females
are most prone to Depression around the time
of puberty, childbirth, and menopause (times of
significant hormonal flux). IMPORTANT TO
KNOW - check your family history to see if there
is a history of Depression, and know that you may
be vulnerable if there is a strong history. Preventive Practice: knowing your vulnerability factors
makes it more likely that you will be prepared
to recognize and appropriately treat PPD if it
occurs. It is important to talk to your partner
and your loved ones about the way you feel. If the
baby blues continues too long or is too intense, it
is critical to discuss treatment options with your
Physician.
Second - sleep deprivation throws off the
neurotransmitter balance in both women and
men - regardless of childbirth. Typically, the
downside of sleep deprivation is offset by the
excitement (and adrenaline production) of having
a new baby. However, with ongoing deprivation and maybe adding in a colicky child, family
stress, etc. - the teeter-totter can plummet and hit
rock bottom quickly. Preventive Practice: Make
sleep a priority! Do everything you can to get as
much sleep as possible. Give up all expectations
of yourself beyond basic care for you and your
child. It's a perfect time to tell all of the people
that deplete you that you need to take a break and
to ask those that nurture for support. Open your
home to friends and allow them to cook for you,
take care of the baby in the morning, shop for you
- whatever. It is not a sign of weakness and you
are not imposing! Your friends will love to hold
the baby - in fact, if you need a babysitter for your
infant - give me a call. I love babies! If you can't
sleep because your body won't let you - consult
with your Physician.
Third - having to care for other children.
Often, after the birth of the first child, PPD is
mild and is thought of as a slight case of the
baby blues. However, the combination of the
hormonal changes and the stress of meeting the
needs of your other children, family, etc. can be
overwhelming. Add in a little self-doubt and insecurity, some guilt because you cannot completely
meet your younger child's needs, and the fact that
there is no time to replenish yourself - and the
perfect storm erupts. In fact, often, you wind up
cutting out those replenishing activities that are
best for restoring biological balance (e.g., exercise,
yoga, meditation, sitting by yourself without
little people poking you, screaming babies, and a
partner that looks at you helplessly like they just
wandered in from the twilight zone). PPD is often
first noticed after a second child - and retroactively diagnosed because it was mild with child
number one.
Preventive Practice: Call in the troops - friends
and family to transport your older child to their
activities and to take them out to fun events
(they're having fun - you don't have to feel
guilty!). Try to remember that at some point in
time, one child will accuse you of favoring the
other child REGARDLESS of how amazingly
wonderful a parent you are. So you might as well
let go of the guilt now. REPEAT AFTER ME: I
am doing the best I can at this moment in time.
Let it go!
WHAT TO DO IF THE PREVENTION PRACTICES ARE NOT ENOUGH? It is not unusual
to feel exhausted, vulnerable, a little anxious,
sad, and to even cry occasionally in the days and
weeks after you have a baby. Talk to you loved
ones about the way you feel. If the feelings persist
and you feel detached from your baby- then it is
time to consult with your Physician and another
mental health professional (like a Counselor, Social Worker, or Psychologist). If you have suicidal
thoughts, it is critical to call the crisis line (204786-8686) or 911.
If you are a friend or family member who
notices the baby blues - be there, listen, take
away the guilt, step up the support, and monitor
closely. If there is a significant change in mom's
well-being, it is important to be assertive, and
if necessary, to take over (insist on getting help
and monitoring the situation 24/7). Signs that
you must step in include finding your loved one
crying frequently throughout the day, disoriented,
confused, unkempt, seemingly detached from the
baby. And, if crisis proportions are reached - it is
important to take more substantive action - like
calling the Mobile Crisis Unit or taking mom to
the Crisis Response Centre at 817 Bannatyne Ave
(204) 940-1781.
As I said in the beginning, though - if PPD is
recognized and treated properly when it starts,
crisis is completely avoidable.
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Dr. Cathy Moser & Dr. Jay Greenfeld, Registered Psychologists
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FOR SUMMER DAY CAMPS FOR
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All camps are small groups (maximum 12) - tailored to
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A Psychologist leads sessions to help your child build
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March/April
2016 2016
Baby on Board • Mother's Day
2016 Baby on
Board Directory
Midwives/Doulas
Women's Health Clinic . 204-947-2422 ext.300
Mount Carmel Clinic . . . . . . . . . . 204-589-9412
Health Action Centre . . . . . . . . . . 204-940-3843
Birthroots Doula Collective
206-83 Sherbrook St. . . . . . . . . . . . 204-792-6769
Access River East Midwifery
975 Henderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-938-5054
Birth Options Prenatal Classes/
Labour Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-444-6020
Manitoba Association for Childbirth
and Family Education. . . . . . . . . . 204-232-7602
Adoption
Adoption Options Manitoba
1313 Portage Ave.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-774-0511
Winnipeg Child & Family Services Adoption
Services 222 Provencher. . . . . . . . 204-944-4288
Cafac Inter-Country Adoptions
Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-867-5556
UAS Eastern European Adoptions
777 Pritchard Avenue . . . . . . . . . . 204-947-2953
Public Health Nurses
(home visits and breastfeeding support)
St. James/ Assiniboia South . . . . . 204-940-2040
Ft. Garry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-940-2015
St. Vital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-940-2045
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Access Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-940-8841
Access Transcona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-938-5555
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Birth Options Prenatal Classes. . . 204-444-2500
Birth Roots Doula Collective Inc.
206-83 Sherbrook St.. . . . . . . . . . . 204-792-6769
Families Connecting Community
Support Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-947-2422
Manitoba Association for Childbirth
and Family Education. . . . . . . . . . 204-415-2682
New Directions Parent Support . 204-786-7051
Child Daycare Subsidies . . . . . . . . 204-945-2197
www.gov.mb.ca/childcare
Healthy Baby Manitoba. . . . . . . . . 204-945-1301
Healthy Start for Mom and Me
Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 949-5350
La Leche League Manitoba. . . . . . 204-257-3509
Pregnancy and Family Support Services Inc
(PFSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204-772-9091
Post Pardum Depression Association
of Manitoba [email protected]
Happy Mother's Day
from Winnipeg Parent!
T
here is no doubt that Mothers have
the toughest job in the world! It is
a 24 hours a day, 365 days a week
responsibility. It provides wonderful moments, challenging moments and very scary
moments too! We salute you for all you do
Moms!
W
innipeg Parent polled a group
of Moms to find out what they
really want for Mother's Day and
this was what they came up with:
1. For Dad to take the kids out for an
afternoon so Mom can have a peaceful
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5.Moms want to order in or pick up
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6.Moms want the family to do the chores
she hates, like emptying the dishwasher
or folding the laundry.
7. Moms want LOTS of hugs and snuggles.
2. Flowers...Not Candy..... Flowers have no
calories and bring last a week!
8.Moms want to listen to her music in the
car...not the kid's music.
3. Let Mom sleep in but not on Mother's
Day because the kids can hardly wait
to celebrate with Mom and Moms love
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9.Moms want to control the television
remote to watch the shows they like.
4. Moms want everyone in the family to
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Talking to Your Baby
Jacob
Ethan
By Maureen Penko
T
no
ilia
Maxim
Eli
Nikki & Naomi
he title of this feature section 'Baby on
Board' reminded me of all the preparation one does when getting ready to have
that baby.
Your role in communicating and engaging
with your baby is an important one. When that
bundle of beauty arrives, the cries, and eye gazes
are the first means of communication. Speaking to children so that they develop language is
important but even more important is the way
you communicate with your baby It ultimately is
key in the development of speech and language
skills.
From birth to 12 months of age your baby
begins to know you as the person that loves,
changes and feeds them. Holding, snuggling
and kisses are so important for the bonding
process. Soon the baby begins to coo and gurgle
and it is at this time that we hear the early type
of exchange called, 'Motherese'. Motherese is a
simplified and repetitive type of speech, with exaggerated intonation and rhythm, used by adults
when speaking to babies. Research indicates that
when we use changes in pitch and rhythm when
talking to babies we are emphasizing important
sounds in words.
Your face and reactions are of great interest to
your baby and help to develop interaction. By 3
months, your baby should turn to the direction
of sound, and smile back at you. In language
development the brain integrates language and
movement through play. Games such as Peek- a
-Boo, and Pat -a -Cake paired with your singing
voice builds attention, copying skills, anticipa-
tion and engagement in the activity. You will
soon find yourself exercising with your baby as
you get down on your hands and knees.
By 6 months babbling emerges. This oral
experience gives baby the tools to eventually
identify sounds, syllables and finally words and
sentences. Discovering babbling is gymnastics
for the tongue, lips and palate and is the practice
needed for making the consonant vowel sounds
that form words. Imitate your baby and see
the reaction. Blowing raspberries, and making
sounds on their cheeks will soon find you hearing the p, b, w, m, and h sounds. Explore sounds
through great flap books and sing 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm'. Soon you will hear vowels.
Talking and understanding speech go hand
in hand. By listening to your words (hi, bye),
your child learns what words sound like and the
meaning. Researchers have found that infants
who learn hand gestures have greater language
abilities later on. Hand gestures when singing Itsy Bitsy Spider develops imitation and
copying skills. By 12 months words are forming
with expression. Here are tips shared with me
by parents: Talk to your baby and make lots of
sounds. Let the other children play and talk
to baby. Narrate almost everything you do;
when working in the kitchen, or walking in the
store. Point and label things. Read to your baby
EVERY DAY! Sing (even if you're no good at it!)
and make up songs and have fun.
Lastly, remember that every baby develops at
their own pace. If concerned about communication development, don't wait talk to a speech
-language pathologist or your doctor.
Maureen Penko - Speech-Language Pathologist
Your Child's First Dental Visit
Preparing for the Big Day
Y
our child's first set of teeth, the primary
teeth, are extremely important. Strong,
healthy primary teeth help your child
chew food easily, learn to speak clearly, and help
guide the proper eruption of the permanent
teeth. But when should you bring your child
for their first dental visit? The Canadian Dental
Association (CDA) recommends scheduling
a visit to the dentist within six months of the
eruption of their first tooth, around the child's
first birthday.
"The median age for first visits is about two
years old, but I really like to see kids by age
one," says Winnipeg Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Dean
Meier. "The sooner your child visits the dentist,
the better chance we have to prevent problems".
"That first visit is important because we will
examine the baby's mouth, teeth, and gums".
"We also teach the parent about cleaning, diet,
and evaluate any adverse habits, such as thumb
sucking or pacifier use." "The first appointment
is as much for the parents as it is for the child,"
says Dr. Meier. "It helps parents know what to
expect and begins familiarizing the child with
dental care and visiting our practice."
"It's important for parents to make dental
visits for their children as enjoyable as possible",
Dr. Meier adds. "Try to prevent anyone from
telling your child scary stories about dental
visits or let the child know you feel any anxiety
about going to the dentist." "Also don't wait for
an emergency for the first visit." "Tell your child
that we will 'count' and 'take pictures' of their
teeth."
"It is also important to try to avoid using
words that may create fear in your child such as
hurt, shot, drill, or needle." Stress to your child
how important it is to maintain healthy teeth
and gums, and explain that the dentist's job is to
help you and your child do this.
By starting dental visits at an early age and
helping your child establish good oral health
habits, you can put your child on the path to a
lifetime of strong and healthy teeth and gums.
Dr. Meier's pediatric practice, Children's Dental
Centre, specializes in treating children. The office
is well equipped to put children at ease with video
games, painted murals and a toy train traveling
around the office. Children's Dental Centre is
conveniently located at 240-1630 Ness Avenue
in Madison Square, one block west of Polo Park.
Appointments may be made at 668-5437. New
patients are welcome and referrals are not necessary.
Visit us online at:
www.
.com
Stroller Moms offer Fitness,
Fun and Friendship!
Providing an early bonding experience
between you and your baby.
Offering non-diagnostic ultrasound
DVDs and photos of your baby.
A Unique Gift Idea!
Gift Certificates available
We offer a variety of packages, specializing in 3/4D
imaging. Gender determination is also available.
257-2229 www.babymoon.ca
206 - 1549 St. Mary’s Rd. Behind St. Vital Centre
E
xercise. We all know we should be doing
it.
We all know the benefits. And we all
know that person that always finds time to do it.
But gosh darn it, you've got little kids or a brand
new baby! Exercising seems like one more chore
to add to your list.
But thanks to baby wearing and strollers,
moms have a bit more freedom to take their
kids with them if they want to get some exercise
by walking. Although getting exercise may seem
like an extra chore, its good to keep in mind
the specific benefits moms reap by including
physical activity in their life: like sleeping better
(when you do sleep!), giving you more energy
to keep up with the kids and relieve some of the
aches and pains of prolonged periods of holding
and feeding baby.
A program like Stroller Moms Winnipeg
also gives you the added bonus of meeting and
exercising with other moms and incorporating
some strength exercises to your cardio workout.
Stroller Moms is a flexible program offering
6-week classes at a time to accommodate baby's
ever-changing schedule. And the best part is
spending time outside enjoying some of Winnipeg's finest parks.
Have questions?
Contact Cindy at [email protected]. See you
in May!
Choose to be with child,
without alcohol.
Get tips and tools for an alcohol-free pregnancy at:
mbll.ca/WithChildWithoutAlcohol
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May 2016 · Family Fun Calendar
SUNDAY
1
WINNIPEG PARENT’S
FAMILY FUN &
LEARNING FAIR TODAY!
9:30-3:30 at the Coboto
Centre, 1055 Wilkes;
Exhibitors, Family Fun &
Entertainment!
www.winnipegparent.com
MONDAY
2
Mini Mondays at the
Children’s Museum.
Drop in for theme-based
stories, crafts and fun for
preschoolers and their
caregivers;
www.childrensmuseum.com
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
5
FRIDAY
6
SATURDAY
7
Have you booked your
kids into summer day
camps yet? Now is the time
to ensure there is space in
the weeks you want.
RWB presents Peter Pan,
May 4- 8 at the Centennial
Concert Hall; www.rwb.org
Downtown Farmers'
Market today at
Manitoba Hydro Place; www.
downtownwinnipegbiz.com
Body, Soul & Spirit Expo,
May 6- 8 at the RBC
Convention Centre; www.
bodysoulspiritexpo.com
Science Rendezvous at the
U of Manitoba, Engineering
& Information Tech. Complex
11am to 3pm. Displays, handson activities, Chemistry magic
show, Physics Circus & more!
Free prizes, balloons and
slime! Free admission
10
11
12
13
14
8 Happy
9
Mother’s Day
Mini Mondays at the
caregivers;
Fargo-Moorhead
RedHawks vs.
Winnipeg Goldeyes , May 10
& 11, at Shaw Park;
www.goldeyes.com
Stars on Ice at the MTS
Centre;
www.ticketmaster.ca
If you are planning to
a summer vacation
you should be booking your
cabin, cottage or resort hotel
now. They book up very
quickly!
Love dogs? Fort Garry
Kennel Club Dog
Show, May 13- 15, at the
Oakbank Community Club
Visit the Manitoba
Museum for a fantastic
day of family fun! Check
out the exhibits, take in a
planetarium show and visit
the Hands on Science Gallery;
www.manitobamuseum.ca
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It’s a great day to visit
the Zoo! Over 400
acres, 1500 animals and
great new exhibits to explore
and enjoy with your family;
www.assiniboinepark.ca
Mini Mondays at the
caregivers;
Do a safety check of
your kids’ equipment
like bikes, bike helmets,
skateboards, scooters and
back yard playgrounds to
make sure they are in good
condition.
Make sure you to
put sunscreen or you
kids every day when they go
outside. Is your sunscreen
from last summer expired?
Yes…sunscreen has an expiry
date.
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Kids' Craft-Blast from
the Past at Fort Whyte
Alive;
www.fortwhyte.org
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today!
Teddy Bear's Picnic
at Assiniboine Park
Happy Victoria
Day!
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Mini Mondays at the
caregivers;
It’s a great day for a
family walk or bike
ride this evening around
your neighbourhood. Head
to your local park for some
follow the leader fun!
St. Norbert Farmers'
Market begin again
for the summer! Every
Wednesday and Saturday
until Sept. 28. St. Norbert
Community Centre; www.
stnorbertfarmersmarket.ca
A celebration of
Aboriginal CultureManito Ahbee Festival, May
19-22 at various venues
around Winnipeg; www.
www.manitoahbee.ca
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Enjoy a Sunset
Paddle at Fort Whyte
Alive, 7:00 PM followed by a
Bonfire. Pre-registration is
required; www.fortwhyte.org
Head to your local
garden centre and
buy some seeds or plants to
plant a vegetable or flower
garden with your kids. They
will love to watch the garden
grow!
Kids Celebrate! A New
travelling exhibit at
the Children’s Museum that
celebrates 12 holidays from
many cultures! Runs to Sept. 5;
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It’s time for a Friday
night Board Game
Night with your family!
Love Cars? It’s the first
Cruise Night @ The
Pony Coral at Grant Park;
running until Sept. 17
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Sioux Falls Canaries vs.
Winnipeg Goldeyes,
May 30- June 2 at Shaw Park;
www.goldeyes.com
Is your child’s car seat installed correctly?
Manitoba Public Insurance, in partnership with St. John
Ambulance and the Winnipeg Fire Paramedics, offer
free car seat inspections at these Winnipeg fire stations:
• North Winnipeg
10 Allen Blye Drive
• West Winnipeg
525 Banting Drive
• Central
845 Sargent Avenue
• River Heights
1780 Taylor Avenue
• St. Vital
1057 St. Mary’s Road
• Lindenwoods
1567 Waverley Street
• East Kildonan
1665 Rothesay Street
Monday to Friday
10 am–3 pm • 7 pm–9 pm
Saturday & Sunday
9 am–4 pm
No appointment needed.
IMPORTANT! Please come with your seat already installed
and bring your child. For more information visit mpi.mb.ca.
JUNE 9-12, 2016 AT THE FORKS
Visit us at kidsfest.ca. Tickets now available online!
Tickets available May 9th to June 12th
at all Winnipeg Safeway locations.
For more information please contact [email protected] or call (204) 958-4730
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2016
Summer
Day Camps
Grades K – 5
· Time Traveler Adventure – travel
around the world and back in time!
· Dino Dig Science – calling all junior paleontologists!
· And so much more…
Register at ManitobaMuseum.ca
or call 204-988-0626
(Sibling discounts available.)
@ManitobaMuseum
REGISTER
NOW

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