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Safety Tips for Children......................... 8 So it is Winter, What Can We Do?........... 15 Developing Character...................... 19
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Growing Island Families Together $681,000 in GIFT grants
Since Island Savings launched our Growing Island Families Together (GIFT)
270 Island community groups and organizations benefited $27, 837 in community donations to charities through patronage 142 family-friendly events supported 151 facilitated education and recreation workshops benefitting 16, 779 families Countless warm fuzzies
program in 2010, we have provided over $681,000 to local organizations. GIFT helps to provide childcare initiatives, education, recreation programs and much more. It’s all done with one goal in mind: to improve the quality of life for Island families. If you have a program, event or initiative that is helping to improve the quality of life for Island families, we would love to hear about it. GIFT applications are available in branch and online. Application deadlines for 2012 are March 30 and August 31. For more information on our extensive community involvement, visit our website at iscu.com/GIFT
Totals reflect community investment activities undertaken since the launch of the GIFT program in February 2010 to the end of September 2011.
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Contents
4 Introduction 5 Message from Success By 6 Chair
Phil Kent
7 Connecting Parents Mini Conference 8 Safety Tips for Children
Cindy Lise BA, ECE
10 Tips to Warm the Heart of our Loved Ones
Catherine Carter Clark
11 Champions for Children Awards of Excellence 14 Cavities Can Hurt Your Child’s Smile
Shelly Sorensen
15 So it is Winter- Now What Can We do?
Cindy Lise BA, ECE
16 Kids Corner – Colour Me 17 Looking for Breast Feeding Help in Cowichan?
Wendy Robb
19 Developing Character in our Children
Judi McCheane, MSW, RSW
20 Snacks
Christy Thomson
21 Math is Everywhere
Wendy Erickson
22 Community Resource Guide
CONTACT US –WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Parents we would love to print your favourite photographs! For comments, information on submissions of articles, community events calendar or resource directory please contact Cindy at 748-5866 or email cindylsuccessby6@shaw.ca spring 2012
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Introduction
Cowichan Kids is published in the Cowichan Valley by Success By 6 and is distributed three times per year to over 22,000 businesses and households across the Cowichan Region. Additional copies can be found at many child and family agencies. Cowichan Kids continues to support the vision that all children receive the nurturing and care they need in the first six years and that they are ready to learn and succeed as they enter school. The articles, information, photos and resources in this publication are from the Cowichan region and reflect the voice of our unique community. For more information on this publication or future publications of Cowichan Kids please contact Cindy Lise at cindylsuccessby6@shaw.ca or 748-5866. We welcome your photos and articles!
Cowichan Success By 6 Chair and Mayor of City of Duncan Phil Kent addresses parents at the Connecting Parents Mini Conference.
Your Donations Make a Difference
Success By 6 Aboriginal Coordinator Ada Mawson wants all parents to talk with their children early and often!
Success By 6 supports the funding of many local programs for children and families. 100% of all donations go directly to programs in the Cowichan Valley. For more information or to make a charitable donation to Success By 6®, visit your local United Way or Credit Union or go to www.successby6bc.ca . Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $10.00.
Contest... Enter Here You Can Win $50 In Children’s Craft Supplies From Staples Business Depot Just By Sending Us Your Name And Number! 2 -Prizes To Be WonTo Enter, Email: cindylsuccessby6@shaw.ca
Deadline March 31, 2012 – winners will be contacted by phone. Chances of winning depends on the number of applications received. You can also mail in your entry by sending your name and phone number to Cowichan Success By 6 6080 York Road, Duncan BC V9L-5G8
Three-year-old Estelle Menzies receives her prize package from Staples Business Depot staffer Miriam.
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Message from Phil Kent Chair, Council of Partners I do not intend to sound cliché’ but children are our future. Children of today will be our leaders of tomorrow. Children who are raised healthy, safe, socially and emotionally enriched will move our society forward in a positive way. As adults, parents and a community it is our responsibility to do everything in our power to ensure our children’s success in school and in life. Cowichan Success by 6 works diligently to promote this message and to make the Cowichan Valley the best place to raise a child. The Champion for Children Awards of Excellence strives to seek out champions within the region who make significant contributions to the health and wellbeing of our children. Each of you could think of someone you know who gives our children the very best whether that be as a doctor, teacher, coach, grandparent or next door neighbour. By honouring and celebrating our champions we can build a foundation of leaders in our community who will continue to strive for the best for our children. It only takes a minute to share your champion with us and tell us why they deserve to be recognised! In turn we will honour and celebrate them and thank them for being some of the most important citizens living in the Cowichan Valley! Send your nomination to cindylsuccessby6@shaw.ca today!
Phil Kent Chair Council of Partners, Success by 6
Council of Partners Leslie Cochrane
Ts’ewulhtun Health
Wendy Erickson
SD 79 Early Literacy
Betty Exelby
Early Childhood College Professor
John Elzinga
Island Savings Centre Manager
Jeff Forsyth
Manager Staples Business Depot
Michael Gintowt Ministry of Children and Family Development Sarah Hollett
Chemainus Island Savings Credit Union
Jason Horn
Community member
Phil Kent
Chair Sby 6 -Mayor of City of Duncan
Cindy Lise
Coordinator Cowichan Success By 6
Ada Mawson
Aboriginal Engagement Coordinator
Bill Macadam Publisher Cowichan News Leader Pictorial Carol Stenberg
Cowichan United Way
Joy Stott
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Chris Waddell
Representing Island Savings Credit Union
Leslie Welin
Community Member
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• Too much exposure to technology impacts the health and wellbeing of your children! • Infants under 2 should not watch ANY technology • Children 2-5 now watch 4 to 5 hours per day! • 70% of television contains sexual acts • Technology overuse increases attachment disorders • Obesity risk increases by 30% for children with technology in their bedrooms • Build brains through play and interacting with the environment not watching a screen
Look at your own habits and exposure to technology as you lead by example
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FUN FAMILY LITERACY NIGHTS
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
Presented by Learning Links, SD #79 Duncan Mall 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. February 10/12
•General & Cosmetic Dentistry •Teeth Whitening •Velscope Oral Cancer Screening •State of the Art Dental Equipment •Dental Implant Placement & Restoration
Valentine’s Math Night
April 13/12
Recycling Detectives & Earth Day Celebrations
HELPING KEEP YOUR HEALTHY YOUNG
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New Patients Welcome.
General and Cosmetic Dentistry 55-1400 Cowichan Bay Rd. Cobble Hill
250-743-6698
www.cobblehilldental.com reception@cobblehilldental.com
Dr. James Cornell
and...
May 11/12
Literacy Fair “Under the Tents” with Auntie Winnie Free books, refreshments and take home activities.
WHALES TALES
DROP IN between 10 & 2 Stories, Songs and Rhymes FREE for all ages
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Story & Play Time
Village Green Mall, near Sears
tooth whitening systems
One Visit Crowns
Thanks to our sponsors: Duncan Mall Merchants Van Isle Health Authority Ministry for Children & Family Development Our Many Volunteers
Duncan Christian School
Preschool and Kindergarten Applications warmly invited. www.duncanchristianschool.ca
495 Beech Avenue, Duncan BC
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Connecting Parents Conference On November 26th parents and their children from around the region joined together with local early childhood professionals, child care providers and community partners for a day filled with fun, celebration, connecting and information. We would like to thank everyone for making this such a great event and we look forward to the next Connecting Parents Conference! Thank you to our community partners: Aboriginal Success by 6, Cowichan Communities Health Network, Clements Centre Society, Child Care Resource and Referral and ECEBC Cowichan.
Parents were able to have their babies with them or their children in child care
The Cowichan Valley Youth Choir entertained us.
Presenters shared great information for parents to take home
Volunteers worked through the day to ensure everything went along smoothly
New babies and expecting mothers were honoured and celebrated.
At the end of the day we all sang and danced together!
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Community Organizations like the Libraries shown here shared loads of information on their programs
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Safety Tips for Children
Awareness and anticipation of potential dangers are the best preventative methods for avoiding accidents or injuries in young children. Not every tip can be mentioned in this article but here are a few ideas to consider.
Falls:
Keep a hand on baby while diapering. Do not use baby walkers with wheels. Stationary exercisers are safer. Use safety straps on high chairs, strollers and shopping carts. Never place bouncy chairs or
car seats on tables, counters or beds. Use anchored gates at the top and bottom of stairs- pressure gates can easily be pushed over. Teach children the rules of the road and simple traffic safety. Ensure your child wears a helmet when biking,
play and learn 2012 Kindergarten here we come . . .
play and learn is a FREE child and adult introduction to kindergarten. This 6 week, Play Baed Kindergarten Curriculum Program will help prepare you and your child for a successful school experience Sessions Include: (Ages 4 and 5) Play Oral Language Early Reading Early Writing Early Math Riddles, Raps and Rhymes Storytime ABCs Nutrition
skateboarding, scootering and rollerblading. Helmets absorb the blow and minimize violent movement of the brain within the skull. Do not place furniture close to windows or balconies. Climbing may lead to tragic falls. Place window guards on second story windows and above or fasten windows so they do not open more than 10 cm or 4 inches. Anchor book shelves and other unstable furniture to the wall.
Car Seat Safety:
Babies and children need a car seat every time they ride in a car. NEVER hold a child on your lap. Read car seat instructions carefully for proper installation procedures. NEVER place your
play Get set to learn Get ready to
These sessions are open to all families in the Cowichan Valley and will be held in the following locations: TUESDAY: 9 – 11:30 or 12:30 – 3 at WHALES TALES May 1 – June 5 WEDNESDAY: 9 – 11:30 at COBBLE HILL ELEMENTARY May 2 – June 6 THURSDAY: 12 – 2:30 at KHOWHEMUN ELEMENTARY May 3 – June 7
Play and Learn is taught by Wendy Erickson School District 79 Early Literacy Liaison Teacher For more information and to register contact: Charlotte Brown at 748-3936 Healthy Snacks are provided. Each family will receive a take home package at each session with materials to support their child’s learning.
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child’s car seat in the front seat if it has an airbag. Use a Canadian Standards Association approved rear-facing car seat until your child is at least one year old AND weighs at least 20 lbs or 9 kg. Then you can switch to a CSA approved front facing car seat. When your child reaches the maximum height and weight for his seat, move him to a booster seat until he reaches 80 lbs or 36 kg.
Drowning:
NEVER leave a child unattended near ponds, pools, or any form of water including buckets and kiddie pools, even for a minute. If possible ensure all unsafe areas are fenced, gated and locked at all times. Drowning is the number one cause of death in children under the age of 7.
Bathroom Safety:
Always stay with your child when she is in the bath. Test the water before you put baby in. Water should feel warm, not hot. Lower water tank temperature to below 120 degrees F or 49 degrees C. Children’s skin is much thinner than adults and hot water will burn a child’s skin more quickly and at lower temperatures than adults. Always keep medication locked away and out of reach of children. Children may eat and swallow substances even if they have bad smells and tastes. Kitchen Safety: Always check the temperature of liquids and solids before serving. Keep all poisons (cleaning products, cigarettes, alcohol, medicine), locked up and or out of reach of children. Many toddlers can open child- resistant containers. When possible cook on the back burners of the stove. Install cabinet and drawer locks.
Burns:
Install safety gate around fireplaces. Do not walk with hot liquids while children are underfoot. Keep hot coffee and tea cups out of reach. Turn pot handles in while cooking.
Poison:
In addition to alcohol, medication, cleaning solutions, paint thinners and more- Don’t forget that many common household plants are toxic if swallowed. Pay attention to outside plants and dangers as well. NEVER store poisons in pop bottles or containers other than their original container.
Choking:
Always put baby to sleep on her back. Do not use a pillow. (Don’t
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forget to check for crib recalls). Keep small pieces and toys out of babies reach. Keep latex balloons away from children. Pieces of the balloon can cause fatal choking. Check pacifiers regularly for stickiness and cracks. Throw it away if found. Tie up curtains and blind cords. Cut food into very small pieces. Avoid nuts, popcorn, gum, hard candy, and whole hot dogs until your child is over 4.
Pets:
NEVER leave children unattended around family pets especially if they are not known by the children. A family pet can quickly turn on a child or infant who pokes or pulls at an unsuspecting pet. Pet kibbles can easily cause choking in small children who are tempted to eat it too. Last but not least- You have done your best to provide your child with the safest environment possible but don’t forget that tobacco smoke is toxic not only to your child but to you too! For more great tips on household safety and child proofing your home go to www.aboutkidshealth.ca or www.safekidscanada.ca
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Tips to Warm the Heart of our Loved Ones February is known as the month of love. Traditionally Saint Valentine’s Day, or Valentine’s Day on February 14 is a special occasion for couples to celebrate their togetherness. However, this day can be an opportunity to remember to take time to shower all our loved ones with affection, love and gratitude. Children especially need our attention, kindness and patience even when we feel life is going at a frantic and busy pace. Why not use this occasion to reflect on the blessings in our life and include our children in heartwarming activities. Here are some ideas to get started: Try making a ‘wreath of love’ made of paper hearts listing something you believe in like laughter, forgiveness and so on or list all the qualities you love about children and share the list with them over a heart shaped cookie. Do good deeds for family, friends or neighbours and leave a calling card appropriate to the person such as “Mommy loves you.” Go for a wintery walk with children and bring a small tree branch inside to hang homemade hearts
from each twig. Express your love for each other by writing a meaningful message on each heart such as I love Mom’s hugs, or I love Dad’s cooking. Another fun idea is to write “I love you” with a dull pencil on a banana skin. Within an hour or so, your special message will become visible! (Ideas courtesy of Family Fun Book: More than 400 Amazing, Amusing, and All-Around Awesome Activities for the Entire Family! by J. Hilton, 1998). There are countless more ways to show you care, but most importantly the best is the gift of time and attention you can offer your family or children in your care. Whether it is truly listening to their stories or playing a board game together, they will remember the warm feeling of importance they felt in that moment. For more fun ideas, check out your local library. If you are a registered care provider with the CVCCRR, come by our office and check out our great resources and lending library. Catherine Carter Clark, ECED, BA, Med (CVCCRR Consultant) To contact the local CVCCRR phone 250-
746-4135 ext 231 for more information about childcare.
Attention Cowichan Valley Families, Child care providers and Community members!
The Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource & Referral Program is your community’s best source of child care information and resources. This program is funded by the Ministry for Children and Family Development. Program staff are certified Early Childhood Educators with experience working with families and children in family and group child care settings.
We are very pleased to provide these free services:
How we support families with children 0-12 years. We will… • • • •
Talk with you about different types of child care. Personalize referrals lists to help you find childcare. Help you complete Child Care Subsidy applications. Fax Child Care Subsidy applications at no charge.
How we support child care providers. We will… • • •
Talk with you about starting a license-not-required or licensed child care business. Invite you to attend child care training workshops. Loan toys, child-related equipment, books and DVD’s to registered child care providers. Clements Centre Society in Duncan, 5856 Clements St. Duncan BC V9L 3W3 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm Phone: 250-746-4135 local 231, Email: ccrr@clementscentre.org www.islandfamilyinfo.ca A program of Clements Centre Society, Funded by the Province of BC
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Champion For Children Awards:
Call For Nominations Cowichan Success By 6 is honoured to present the 5th annual Success by 6 Champion for Children Awards of Excellence. Success By 6 invites nominations of those who are committed to improving the lives of young children in the Cowichan Region. “How do we create that ideal community where the young, old and in-between are proud to live?” says Cowichan Success by 6 Coordinator Cindy Lise. “We begin by creating an environment that is safe, enriching and loving for children. These awards are a way of celebrating the work that individuals and organizations do to make the Cowichan community a better place for all of us.” “Last year’s Champion for Children Awards was a great success, with a full-house at the presentation ceremony,” says Chris Waddell, Island Savings’ Community Relations Officer and member of the Cowichan Success by 6 Council of Partners. “It was inspiring to hear the stories of dedicated and innovative people who are changing children’s lives. Island Savings is very proud to be involved with Success by
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6 and the sponsorship and coordination of these awards.” Champion for Children nominees include those who have made a difference in the lives of children aged 0-6 years and their families in the Cowichan Region. There are four nomination categories, including Individual Champion, Group/Organization Champion, Business Champion, and First Nations Champion. Three finalists will be chosen in each category, and all will be recognized at this year’s gala event taking place in June. Judges may take the following into consideration when determining this year’s Champions: Demonstrate through work or volunteer efforts a genuine commitment to providing a better future for children Work with others to raise awareness about children’s issues Believe in building strong families Demonstrate leadership in the community and have a positive impact on the lives of young children Follow practices that encourage outstanding employee relations or familyfriendly customer relations.
Nomination forms will be available at the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial, at any Island Savings branch in the Cowichan Region, and online at www.cowichankids.ca beginning March 1, 2012. Nominations can also be emailed to cindylsuccessby6@shaw. ca, or mailed to: Success By 6, 6080 York Road, Duncan B.C., V9L 5G8. The deadline is Monday April 2nd 2012. Send in your nomination today, and help us say “thank you” to these champions on behalf of our community. ABOUT SUCCESS BY 6 A community-based partnership, Success by 6 supports parents and communities in creating healthy, nurturing environments for our youngest children, so that by age 6 they are physically, socially and emotionally ready to succeed in school. It is: a community-based partnership guided by early childhood research and expertise prevention-focused and results-oriented established through United Way in over 350 communities across North America.
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FREE OR LOW COST
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Healthy Beginnings 9:30 & 11 am –Kaatza Health Unit, Lake Cowichan Whales Tales, Story and Playtime stories, songs and learning through play 10 am -2pm Village Green Duncan Mall Mother Goose for children aged 0-4. South Cowichan Library 9:30 – 10:30am ,call 709-3050 to register Community Resource Bus Strongstart stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Crofton El School 8:45 – 11:45 am
Healthy Beginnings 9:30 & 11 am Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Breastfeeding Clinic 9:30-11:30 Margaret Moss Health Unit, free, drop in, or call for appt 709-3050 Family Story time 10:30-11:00 Duncan Library- drop in stories songs and rhymes for 0-5 year olds. Older siblings welcome Mother Goose for children aged 0-2 St Andrews Presbyterian Duncan. 1:30-2:30 call 709-3050 to register Mother Goose for children aged 0-4 Alex Aitken Goes Waddling. 9:00-10:15 call 709-3050 to register Mother Goose for children aged 0-4 Crofton Elementary Community School. 9:30-10:30 call 709-3050 to register Mother Goose for children aged 0-4 Chemainus Community School. 12:30-1:30 call 256-3588 to register Community Resource Bus Strong Start Program stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Cairnsmore 9:30 – 12:30 am
Mothers Morning Out 9:30-11:00 246 Ingram Street –Free Drop in Program for mothers and children from birth to 5 years Healthy Beginnings 10:30 am Margaret Moss Health Unit, Duncan Breastfeeding Clinic 1-3 Margaret Moss Health Unit, free, drop in, or call for appt 709-3050 Family Story time 10:30-11:00 Duncan Library- drop in stories songs and rhymes for 0-5 year olds. Older siblings welcome Mother Goose for children aged 2-4 years Somenos Elementary school. 1:30-2:45 call 709-3050 to register Mother Goose for children aged 0-4 Cowichan Neighbourhood House Chemainus. 12:30-1:30 Call 709-3050 to register Eagles’ Nest Family Resource Program 0-5 with Adult @ Chemainus Elem, 9-11am (except school closures) Community Resource Bus Strong Start Program stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Penelakut 10:20 – 1:15 pm
Whales Tales, Story and Playtime stories , songs and learning through play 10 am -2pm Village Green Duncan Mall Healthy Beginnings 1pm Margaret Moss Health Unit, Duncan Immunization Clinic & Healthy Beginnings First & third Fri -9:30-11:30 am, Chemainus Elementary Community School Eagles’ Nest Family Resource Program 0-5 with Adult @ Chemainus Elem, 9-11am (except school closures) Community Resource Bus Strong Start Program stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Lake Cowichan Saywell Park 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Resources:
Child Care Resource & Referral Clements Centre Children’s Services Cowichan Lake Community Services Healthiest Babies Possible Hiiye’yu Lelum House of Friendship Literacy Now Cowichan Ts’ewulhtun Health Centre
Immunization clinic 9-11:30 Margaret Moss drop in Whales Tales, Story and Playtime stories , songs and learning through play 10 am -2pm Village Green Duncan Mall Mother Goose for children aged 0-2 St Andrews Presbyterian Duncan. 10:3011:30 call 709-3050 to register Mother Goose for children aged 0-2 South Cowichan Library. 6:15-7:15pm call 709-3050 to register Mother Goose for children aged 0-4 Duncan Elementary FRENCH program. 9:15-10:30 call 709-3050 to register Mother Goose for children aged 0-4 Lake Cowichan Rec. Centre. Date and time to be announced 709-3050 to register Community Resource Bus Strongstart program stories, songs and playtime aboard the bus Malahat 10:00 – 1:00 pm
Family Pages Sponsors
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Free Prenatal Classes Sessions are ongoing in a series of eight classes. Contact Margaret Moss Health Unit to register 709-3050 Tsewultun Health programming from 10-1:00 daily (free child minding and rides) 746-6184 Monday Healing and relationships 10- noon Tuesday Parent child drop in 11-1 Also offered by registration: Prenatal Group for first time pregnancy’s, Bringing Home Tradition Parenting, and Developmental Screening for 18 months and Three years. Call to register. Healthy Pregnancy Class at Margaret Moss Health Centre. 250 709-3050 to Register Celebrate Your Pregnancy! As soon as you know you are pregnant sign up for the Healthy Pregnancy class at Margaret Moss Health Centre and learn about healthy eating for pregnancy, stress reduction, how to adapt to the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy, baby’s development and ways to create the healthiest environment for your baby to grow in. Strong Start Parent -Child Drop in Preschool Alexander Elementary Mon-Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm Bench Elementary Mon- Fri 8:30 am-11:30 pm Chemainus Elementary Community School 12:30 to 3:30pm Drinkwater Elementary 8:30 am-11:30 pm Khowhemun Elementary Mon- Fri 12:00-3:00
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Triple P Mini-Series for Parents of 18 mos – 6 yr olds 4 week program Cowichan Aquatic Centre Tuesday April 3 – April 24, 2012 Tuesday June 5 - June 26, 2012 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Register: 250-709-3050 Triple P Mini-Series for Parents of 18 mos – 6 yr olds 4 week program Margaret Moss Health Centre Monday March 5 – March 26, 2012 6:30-8:00 p.m. Register: 250-709-3050 Triple P Seminar Series for Parents of Children 0 – 12 3 Sessions 1 ½ hour power point presentation April, May, June- evenings– details to follow Crofton Community School Register: 250-246-3588 Triple P Seminar Series for Parents of Children 0 – 12 3 Sessions 1 ½ hour power point presentation March, April, May - evenings – details to follow Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Register: 250-743-1433 or 250-709-3050 Fun Family Literacy Nights Fun free activities including, music, stories, crafts, cooking science, healthy snacks and more! Friday April 13th, Friday May 11 from 5:30- 8 pm Duncan Mall. March Break Camp – “Staycation” Gr 1-7 – Mar 12 -16 @ Chem Elem 9:30-3:30 or 8:30-4:30 After-School Programs/Summer Camps Crofton & Chemainus April May and June contact CCSA 250-246-3588
Ready Set Learn Story Time, Music Time and Mother Goose events! For Families and Children Ages 3-5 years (All preschool and Kindergarten aged children welcome) 2:00-7:00pm Mar 30th Duncan Mall Apr 4th Lake Cowichan Palson School Apr 12th Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Apr 20th Chemainus Elementary Community School ** March 5th-9th aboard the Community Bus.** Expecting? Plan to attend Welcome Wagon’s “BABY SHOWER” Sunday, March 25- 12pm Show starts at 12:30pm Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre 140 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan Door prizes, displays, guest speakers and Free admission. To register or sponsor inquiries Call: Marsha, 250-743-7007 Play and Learn A program to support full day kindergarten. Help you and your child make the transition to full day kindergarten with this play based curriculum program. ages: 4-5 years May 1 – June 7 Tuesdays – 9:00-11:30 am and 12:30 – 3:00 pm @ Whales Tales Learning Center Wednesdays – 9:00 – 11:30 am @ Cobble Hill Elementary Thursdays 12:00 – 2:30 pm @ Khowhemun Elementary
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Cavities Can Hurt Your Child’s Smile
Have you ever had a toothache? I have, and I have to tell you that I can’t imagine the pain a child must feel when they have a sore tooth. Often children don’t know if their tooth is sore, or are too scared to tell an adult they have a toothache for
fear they might get in trouble. Tooth decay can affect more than just a child’s confidence, it can affect their ability to chew food, talk, smile, and even affect their ability to sleep through the night. Simple tasks such
as going to school each day or playing outside can be affected if a child has a sore tooth. Prevention is the key. Start teaching your child to take care of their teeth at an early age, let them watch
Coming to your community! A ‘Drop-In’ Educational and Health Fair that encourages imagination and creativity Helping your preschooler get ready for school! Presented by Learning Links, S.D.#79
Talk to local professionals and receive information on: -Health & Nutrition -Dental -Vision -Child Development -Language Development -Social & Emotional Development -Childcare -Pre- school Programs -School age Programs -Success by 6 -Full Day Kindergarten -Learning through PLAY -Literacy
Play with your child and have a picnic with the ‘Teddy Bears’. - Language Centres - Play Centres - Math Centres - Reading Centres - Story Times - Music Times - Snack Time
District Kindergarten teachers will be present to answer questions and support learning.
Wendy Erickson, Early Literacy Liaison Teacher, School District #79. 748-3936 ext 201 or Charlotte Brown ext 200
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you brush and floss your own teeth to show them how easy it is. Limiting or cutting out sugary drinks and snacks from their diet is also important. Sticky foods such as fruit leathers or candies can stick in the grooves of teeth, and can cause cavities. If your child sleeps with a bottle, try to make sure the bottle only contains water. Milk, breast milk and even formula contain sugar, and when this sugar sits on the teeth through the night, it can wreak havoc on baby teeth. If you are feeding a bottle to your child before bed, make sure you wipe out their mouth with a clean soft cloth afterwards, and brush their teeth with their toothbrush. Lifting their upper lip is an excellent way for you to check for any discolorations on their front teeth. Most baby bottle tooth decay begins on the front teeth. I know that there are many families in our community who do not have dental coverage, but there is a program available through The Ministry of Social Development. It is called The BC Healthy Kids Program, and it is available to families who have been approved for MSP Premium Assistance can be signed up for the program. For more information you can call the Ministry of Health Services toll free at 1-800-663-7100. If you are ever unsure about what is going on in your child’s mouth or you have any concerns, contact your local dentist or health centre. We are very fortunate to have a few children’s specialists, Pedodontists, here in the Cowichan Valley. It never hurts to ask, and reassurance and answers can help both you and your child sleep soundly at night. Through early prevention, education, and of course nutrition, children can have a wonderful chance to grow up cavity-free. By Shelly Sorensen, RDH.
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So It is Winter.... Now What Can We Do? The long dark and dreary days are upon us as we move through the coming weeks. So what can we do for the extra hours spent inside wondering what to do? First of all, turn OFF the Television and computer! Imagination and creativity abound if you encourage it to happen. Choose to build brains by doing.... not by watching! • Now is the time for great forts made out of old sheets and treasure maps leading to secret hidden prizes. Puzzles, favourite stories turned into puppet plays and setting up a store in the kitchen can keep youngsters engaged for hours. Forget about the mess.... it all cleans up later. • Thrift stores are filled with inexpensive dress up items, accessories and more that will provide for hours of dramatic play out of the “tickle trunk.” • Get the children to tell a story and have mom or dad write it down. The children can illustrate it later and have a new book that they can read (or re-tell) to add to their collection of favourites. • Winter time is a perfect time for science experiments like putting a raw egg still in its shell in a glass of vinegar and taking it out each day over a period of a week to see what happens to it.... Mom and dad will be thrilled too. Measure it, feel it, guess what will happen next. • Looking through a magnifying glass at common household items will amaze children for hours. • The favourite picnic dinner in the living room on a blanket will be remembered until next winter when you can do it all over again. • At bath time before bed put some food colouring in shaving cream and let the children create beautiful art on the bathtub wall. They will smell delicious and the mess just washes away. Or for the most magical bath time ever- purchase some inexpensive glow sticks at the dollar store and place them in the bathtub in the dark! • Don’t forget to get some outside time too! We are never too cold to be outside so take advantage of living on the south coast to explore forest trails, local parks and mud puddles in the back yard. Dress warmly with a good pair of boots and mittens and get outside too. By Cindy Lise BA, ECE
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Looking for Breastfeeding help in the Cowichan Valley? There are many places in our community to find breastfeeding help and get the information and support you need to succeed with breastfeeding. From your health care provider, your physician or midwife. Margaret Moss Health Centre. The Health Unit has 4 nurses that are Lactation Consultants certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. All of the Public Health Nurses have training in breastfeeding counseling. The health centre offers a spectrum of free breastfeeding support for anyone looking for information and help:
Attend twice weekly drop in Breastfeeding Clinics, Tuesday 1-3 and Thursday 10-1130. Call for a private appointment with a lactation consultant in the office or your home. There is telephone support weekdays, phone 250 709-3050; and on weekends call 250 715-8393. Call 250 709-3050 for more information. La Leche League has an active local group. LLL is an international volunteer organization of breastfeeding mothers supporting breastfeeding mothers. The local group meets monthly at a member’s home, with trained leaders to discuss topics
Mulberry lane school of Music MUSIC & MOVEMENT CLASSES •Newborn to 7 years •Age appropriate programs •Small Class Sizes •Educational & Fun •No Registration Fee •Free Trial Lesson “Children in music do better in school and life” SPRING SESSION STARTS NOW! Call to register. 163 First Street, Duncan Call 250-748-9794 www.mulberrylanemusic.com
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and share issues. Call 250 727-4384 for more information. Healthy Beginnings Mom & Dad groups. Organized by Rhoda Taylor, Duncan’s first Lactation Consultant. Free, drop-in, relaxed groups for families with babies & young children. Meets weekly, with groups in Duncan, Shawnigan Lake and Lake Cowichan. Call 250 709-3050 for more information. Submitted by Wendy Robb, PHN , lactation consultant, Margaret Moss Health Centre
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Developing Character In Our Children Bringing out the best in our children is no easy task. While our kids are born with all of the wonderful virtues within them, waiting to be developed, it is sometimes difficult to see them, and even harder to help your child (and ourselves) to call on that positive quality in moments of crisis. One of the best tools I found has been the Virtues Parenting Program, based on the Virtues Project developed by Linda Kavelin Popov and Dan Popov of Salt Spring Island. Both as a parent and in working with many families, I have seen parents affect tremendous changes in seemingly overwhelming family dynamics by applying one of the 6 strategies. Simple – yes. Easy – not always! The first strategy we work on is recognizing teachable moments. This involves viewing a challenge as a learning opportunity that helps to build their character, instead of a painful, frustrating experience that they, or we, feel we have no control over. We name the virtue we want to help them with, instead of labelling/ blaming in a shaming way. As we put aside our frustration, fear or disappointment and respond instead of react; our children develop competencies instead of shame and guilt. So, what does it look like? Let’s take a fairly common scenario.
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Conrad, age 5, and his little brother, Jonathan, have been playing together with their cars and trucks, when you suddenly hear a scream. You go in to see Jonathan rubbing his temple, and Conrad looking worried. When asked, Conrad admits that his brother wouldn’t give him HIS car, so he grabbed it and shoved him down. What do you do? A lot of us would start by saying with a
raised voice ‘What’s wrong with you? Don’t you know you could have really hurt your brother? Is that any way to treat him?’ To which Conrad is thinking to himself ‘Yep, it is – he shouldn’t have taken my toy in the first place!’ At the same time, Conrad is feeling guilt and shame, and what has he learned about a different way to handle himself at another time? Nothing, except maybe to get a bit sneakier! Option two – scan the situation, see that there is no serious damage, and take at least
two, maybe three breaths before saying ANYTHING. Then, name the act along with a desired virtue. ‘Pushing your brother was dangerous. He could have been badly hurt. How could you have used carefulness to get your car back?’ After a short chat about it, let it go, and when everybody’s adrenaline is lowered (maybe at bedtime), talk it over and/or read together the pages on carefulness, or self-discipline, or patience in the Virtues Guide so that it is a discussion, and doesn’t feel like a lecture. The last step, and key to growth, is the next time you see Conrad being kind or patient or careful with his brother, you name it, and reinforce the positive behaviour. How many times as parents do we think ‘Don’t disturb them, they’re playing quietly together’? Using the names of the virtues builds healthy self-esteem, and it’s a new habit for us as well as our children that develops with practice. Judi McCheane, MSW, RSW, is a play and family therapist in Duncan. She has worked in various Child and Youth Mental Health settings, and has facilitated many Virtues Workshops. She and Lawrene Collins will be starting a 6 week workshop Wednesday evenings in March, after Spring Break. You can reach her at 250-466-4770.
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Snacks Regular planned snacks are an important part of healthy eating for children.
Children have small stomachs and are not able to eat all the food they need at meals alone. Offer healthy snacks at regular times between meals, 1 ½ - 2 hours before the next meal so that the snack doesn’t affect appetites for lunch or dinner. Offer 3 meals and 2-3 snacks each day with water between for thirst. Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide helps with planning healthy meals and snacks. Aim to offer a food from all 4 food groups at meals and foods from 2 food groups at snacks. Canada’s Food Guide is available online at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/ foodguide or come to Margaret Moss Health Centre to pick up your copy. Here are snack choices from each food group: Vegetables and Fruit: Raw vegetables and fruit pieces (cooked are easier for younger children to chew and less likely to choke on), grated vegetables and salads.
experiences with food fosters healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Have a picnic in the park or on a rainy day spread a tablecloth on the floor for a picnic inside.
Banana crackerwiches;
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Have children spread peanut butter or pea butter on a graham cracker, add thinly sliced banana coins and put another cracker on top.
Hummus,
Yogurt Pops or Fruitsicles;
Milk and Alternates: fluid milk, plain yogurt, cheese, dips made from yogurt or cottage cheese.
19 ounce can of garbanzo beans, (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
Use a popsicle maker, available from the grocery or dollar store.
Meat and Alternates: hard cooked egg, cheese, pieces of lean meat or poultry.
1 lemon 1 clove of garlic
Mix 1 cup of unsweetened plain yogurt with 3 Tbsp of 100% unsweetened orange juice concentrate. Pour into popsicle maker and freeze to make a creamy orange treat.
Grain Products: whole wheat breads, pita bread, crackers, rolls, bagels, toast, roti, muffins and loaves made with limited amounts of sugar, enriched dry cereals.
One of the best ways to ensure your child’s health and well being is for the adults in their life to enjoy eating regular, balanced meals and snacks themselves. Parents and caregivers are role models for children to learn to eat a variety of healthy foods. Eating together in a relaxed and social eating environment is an important part of eating well. Let children see you enjoying food. Providing positive
Parents Decide What to offer When to offer food Where to offer food
1 cup of plain yogurt 1 ½ tsp olive oil Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Juice the lemon. Mince or finely chop garlic. Mash the garbanzo beans in a bowl with a potato masher. Children love to help with this. Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Offer a variety of vegetables, whole wheat pita or bagel to dip with.
Sharing Responsibility for Food Tasks:
Sources: Food Flair. LEAP BC Early Learning Practitioners Resource. B.C. HealthFiles; Meal and Snack Ideas for Your One to Three-Year-Old Toddler Smart Snacks Christy Thomson R.D. Community Nutritionist
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Math is Everywhere
Math is much more than numbers! Opportunities to experience math with your child and to build his or her self-confidence and understanding of mathematical ideas are found in simple things we do daily around the house. Here are many ways that parents/adults can support the young child
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in learning mathematical concepts. Above all, be positive about Math! Have your child sort his/her favourite toys from smallest to largest. Find other creative ways to sort them. Sort laundry by colour, pattern, types of clothing, etc. Compare some of the trees in your neighbourhood for height. Keep a height chart to measure your child’s growth. When putting away toys, use words like: beside, under, above, below, and next to, to identify the position of the toy. Notice numbers on houses, mailboxes, clothing, uniforms, and say them out loud. When putting away groceries, create a pattern with tins or boxes and have your child guess the pattern or add to the sequence. For example: tall tin, tall tin, short tin, tall tin, tall tin, short tin… Play “Shape Eye Spy” by looking for
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different geometric shapes. “I spy something that is shaped like a triangle.” Create a picture using different shapes like circles, squares, triangle, and rectangles or find shapes in a picture. Spill items out of a cup (two types of cereal) count them, sort them and see who has more or less and by how many. In the garden count flowers, compare on kind to another using words like more than and less than. Deliberately and frequently use appropriate math language. Provide your child with items that allow for measuring. Play games, all kinds of games. Count, clap, sing, dance – all of these enjoyable experiences with patterns lay a strong foundation for mathematical success. By Wendy Erickson Early Literacy Teacher School District 79
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Family Services Directory CHILD CARE Arcadian Early Learning 250-748-3922 Nurturing young children and their families since 1974. Not for profit, downtown location, open year round7:30 – 5:30 (except statutory holidays).Licensed infant toddler (0 – 3 years) and licensed group daycare (3 – 5 years). www.arcadianchildren.com Growing Together Child and Parent Society 250-748-9754 A Ministry designated Young Parent Program. Offering child care to young parents (under 24) who are attending school to finish their basic education. Early Childhood Educators provide early learning and care for children aged 0–3yrs. Parenting support and mentoring is provided and encouraged. Some community spaces may be available. Located at 490 Cairnsmore Street Duncan. Operating Sept – June. 8:303:00 pm. Kidz Co. Learning Centre Inc 250-746-4020 A licensed Group Day Care Centre/ Pre School/ After School that provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment for children 30 months to 12 yrs. Our focus is to provide a stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child’s uniqueness, and ensuring school readiness. Parkside Academy Child Care Centre 250-746-1711 Offering quality, affordable literacy focused childcare and early learning programs for children ages 0-12. Licensed and Teacher qualified. Visit www.parksideacademy. ca for more information on programs. Continuous enrolment preschool programs available at Alexander El and Khowhemun El. Ensure your child’s readiness for school and love for learning by enrolling today. Shawnigan Lake Montessori Child Care (includes preschool programming) 250 743 6279 Licensed age 3-5. 1979C Shawnigan Lake Rd, (Shawnigan Lake School Campus), Program includes a prepared environment for self discovery, creative purposeful play and respectful social interactions. Explore practical life, sensory refinement, literacy, numeracy, multicultural including art, geography, science and music. Montessori, ECE, and M.ED qualified staff. shawnigan.montessori@gmail.com, cell 250 510 3428 Cowichan Valley Child Care Resource and Referral 250-746-4135 ext 231 The CCRR offers free fererrals and child care information for families and support to child care providers. “The Cowichan Valley CCRR is your community’s best source of child care information and resources. “
PRE-SCHOOL Arcadian Early Learning licensed preschool 250-748-3922 Mon, Wed, Fri. 9 – Noon. Reggio inspired, child-centred with art, music, and nature as our focus. Enrolling year round Sept to June. www.arcadianchildren.com Cowichan Preschool 250-748-4112 Parent owned preschool offering creative, developmentally appropriate preschool programs for children aged 3-5. Centrally located in beautiful park setting. Serving the Cowichan Valley since 1977. Eagle Wings Preschool Chemainus Elementary Community School 250-246-3588 “Through the magic of play children learn and grow”. The licensed preschool follows up to date ECE standards and curriculum. Opportunities for early literacy, positive social, emotional, and physical skills are encouraged. ccsa@sd79.bc.ca
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PRE-SCHOOL Queen of Angels Early Learning Centre 250-701-0433 We believe that the development of the whole child (physically, socially, emotionally, cognitively and spiritually) encourages each individual to develop to their full potential. We offer an enriched full day preschool program for 3-5 year olds based on Kindergarten readiness. Saint Josephs Preschool 250-246-3191 Licensed centre located at St. Joseph’s School in Chemainus. We offer opportunities for children to develop as a whole child, (physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually). Our program believes that children learn through play and are given many opportunities to learn in a hands on environment. By using age appropriate means our program teaches early literacy, numeracy and social skills. www. stjosephselem.ca Shawnigan Christian Preschool 250-743-4970 Provides a licensed Pre-Kindergarten Program offering a fun and educational experience. Classes are offered Tuesday through Friday for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old, from September until June. Contact Rita Martin email: preschool @ shawniganalliance.org. Licence No: 1381133. Sunrise Waldorf School, Kindercottage Nursery 250-743-7253 A morning program for 3 and 4 year olds available as 2 or 3 day a week option. A warm nurturing atmosphere where a sense of wonder is celebrated and outdoor playtime is abundant. Organic snacks included. Parent child program is also available. www.sunrisewaldorft school.org
FAMILY PROGRAMS Chemainus Crofton Community Schools Association 250-246-3588 CCSA is a non-profit society that runs the “community” part of Chemainus and Crofton Elementary Community Schools. We offer after-school programs to school students and community residents. Thanks to our many partners, babies to seniors may benefit from our immunization clinics, gym rentals, fine art classes and more. ccsa@sd79.bc.ca Eagles’ Nest Family Resource Program 250-246-3588 eaglesnest@sd79.bc.ca Tuesdays and Friday’s 9:00-11:00 (except school closures)$2.00 drop in fee. Drop in Family Resource Program for parents, grandparents, caregivers and children 0-5 at Chemainus Elementary Community School. Connect with your child and other families in this interactive program that includes play –based learning, snack circle time, parenting education, and more. Healthiest Babies Possible (Duncan) 250-748-2242 Is a pregnancy outreach program open to women and their partners needing extra support. Services include one on one counselling, support and advocacy, diet and lifestyles information. A prenatal and postnatal group runs every Wednesday with lunch, childcare and transportation provided. A program for fathers also runs on Thursdays. Email KCoopsie@hofduncan.org Healthy Beginnings 250-709-3050 Relaxed and informal drop in for moms, dads, grandparents and friends- all welcome! Free! Healthy snacks provided. Taxi provided where available. We meet weekly except when a statutory holiday occurs in the week. Sessions at Kaatza Health Unite, Margaret Moss, and Shawnigan Lake Community Centre.
SCHOOLS Queen of Angels 250 746 5919 We are committed to providing a quality education for kindergarten to grade nine in a safe and nurturing environment. We are dedicated to the continual development of the whole individual as a lifelong learner: spiritually, physically, intellectually, culturally, emotionally, and socially. website: www.queenofangels.ca.
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