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CONTENTS Editors Word........................................................................................................................6 Contributors........................................................................................................................ 8 Editorials.............................................................................................................................10 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Nightstand....................................................................................................11 Bookworms.........................................................................................................................11 Living Green: Cloth Diapers: In This Day & Age? by Chantal Warren.......................................................14 Dirty Laundry.....................................................................................................................20 Double Check: First Aid Kit........................................................................................................................17 Sew Simple: Canvas Lunch Bag by Pamela Pilon..................................................................................22 The Tooth Fairy Pillow by Pamela Pilon............................................................................26 Attatched Mama: Connecting with Play by Sarah Blackwell...........................................................................31 Staying Connected With Your Child While Potty Training by Sarah Blackwell.....................32 Breastfeeding....................................................................................................................35 Bellies & Babies: A C-Section Birth...............................................................................................................36

July 2012 Issue #12 Volume 2 Cover: You Have to Crawl Before You Learn to Walk.........................................................42 Product Review..................................................................................................................48 Zen Zone: White Swan Meditation.......................................................................................................52 Energy, Emotional Balance...............................................................................................53 Love & Learning: Little Talker.........................................................................................................................54 Sign Baby Sign..................................................................................................................57 What’s In a Routine?..........................................................................................................58 Lady Of The House: Overcoming Laundry.........................................................................................................62 So You Homeschool Eh?...................................................................................................64 Top Ten: Ways to Cope With Lack of Sleep.......................................................................................66 Benefits of Having A Midwife.............................................................................................67

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Editors Word July 2012

Editor-in-Chief Kayleigh May De Cecco Senior Editor Chantal Warren

This past year has been such an adventure for the staff of Home Grown. In the past year we have grown so much, and we plan to grow even more. For this issue we have gathered some of our greatest articles from past issues. We hope that you enjoy looking back and maybe you will find something that you missed before. Thank-you to our readers for all the positive feedback that you have given us throughout the past year. As always we invite you to e-mail us and send us feedback as to how we are doing. Kayleigh May

Creative Director Rosalia Rivera Writers Natalie Anise Sarah Blackwell Kayleigh May De Cecco Christina Demers Sahaja Freed Rachel Gervais Sara Kendall Julie-Anne Mauno Tessa Morrissette Pam Pilon Christine South Chantal Warren Photography + Art Pium Adaquila Michel Arnaud Kayleigh May De Cecco Mat Hayward Rosalia Rivera

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Kayleigh May is the editor-in-cheif of Home Grown - Parenting in the North. She is the owner of All Things That Grow Photography. With two boys aged 3 and 20 months old, she is a very busy mother, wife and photographer. Kayleigh loves working with pregnant women and newborns.

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Contributors Chantal Warren is an eco-entrepreneur who manages to balance life, love and business while ensuring she does what she can to reduce her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s carbon footprint. The mother of two young boys, her desires to raise them to enjoy and respect their planet have lead her to open a natural parenting store in Timmins, Sweet Face Baby Boutique. Chantal is passionate about sharing the knowledge she has gained through her business venture as well as her own experiences raising her family.

Julie-Anne is a stay-at-home mom to six beautiful children in rural Northern Ontario. Her adventures include large family mothering, homeschooling and rural living. As an experienced childbirth educator and doula, she desires to encourage other mothers, especially through the childbearing years.

Pamela is a mom to one, born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. Her passion for creativity led her to Ottawa where she currently resides, teaching and working in the Graphic Design industry. She is the face behind Bibmababy, an online boutique offering unique, chic and funky styles to youngsters. She also writes for www.lifewithkate.blogspot.com.

Christine is a married mother of 4 beautiful children. She is a qualified teacher and works occasionally with the NCDSB in Timmins. She spends most of her time with her family, enjoying the roller coaster ride of being a mother. Her husband works out of town as a mechanic 4 weeks at a time, so she holds down the fort at home, juggling 4 active young kids. If there's one thing this lady is good at, it's multitasking!

Sara Kendall is a freelance writer and mother of two young daughters. She feels that being a mom is the most challenging and at the same time, the most wonderful path sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yet taken in life.

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Editorials “I love the natural stance that you take” Dear Home Grown, I just wanted to share that I think this magazine is a wonderful resource for anyone who lives in the north. When I came across a candid birth story that helped ease my nerves for the birth of our first son a few months back I was more than thankful. I was terrified, as my friends, who have older children all had horrible birth experiences. It seemed that everyone I spoke to had nothing inspiring or motivating to say about this experience. I have to say that it was a breath of fresh air to hear someone say that they enjoyed their delivery. My son is now 4 months old and we are doing great. His delivery, although not what I had planned, went smoothly and I felt like I was able to make informed decisions. I love the natural stance that you take, it seems to coincide with the way that I am trying to raise my little one, and as a new parent living in a new community, it’s awesome to see that there are other parents with similar styles and that there are services available for us. Thanks again, keep the great info coming. Holly

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What’s On the Nightstand Check in every month to see what we’re reading. From classic to hot off the press, find our recommendations for great reads for both young and not so young.

50 Shades of Grey, by E. L. James A hot novel, both in sales and content, 50 Shades of Grey is sure to heat up your nightstand; that is, if you can put it down. Some say the novel was inspired by the Twilight series, as the novel follows the romantic relations between a wealthy tycoon and a college student. Now a chart topper on the New York Times Best Selling List, this racy romance novel is all people seem to be talking about. If you’re looking for a saucy summer read, this may be just the book you’re looking for.

Book Worms Boogie Monster, by Josie Bessett If you’re dealing with a case of the Boogie Monster with your little ones, consider Josie’s book the cure. A book focused on getting kids up and moving and teaching them that it doesn’t matter how you dance, just that you do! The only Boogie they’ll be thinking about is the dancing kind. Help your kids boogie down with the Dance Kit add on that includes a pair of fun dance tunes by Recess Monkey and a pair of furry Boogie Monster leggins.

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Living Green:

Cloth Diapers: In This Day and Age? By: Chantal Warren

You’ve thought about, you’ve even looked into it, and you quickly became overwhelemed by the choices available to you when it comes to dealing with your baby’s poop! Who knew it could be so complicated? Well, hopefully this helps to shed some light and clear up some of the mistique surounding cloth diapers.

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WHY CLOTH DIAPERS? The top four reasons to use cloth are: they are economical, eco-friendly, easy to use, and more comfortable for baby.

Weighing the Costs of Cloth Cutting costs when a new baby arrives is a paramount goal for all new parents. That’s why it’s important to understand exactly how much disposable diapers will cost you over time and just how much cloth diapers can save you. The average family spends about $1200 per year on single use (disposable) diapers. Over the nearly three years that most children spend in diapers, disposables cost parents approximately $3,600 per child in diapers. The same family can save well over $2600 by investing in cloth diapers. A baby can be diapered from birth to potty training for as little as $200 or on average $800; which can be used for all future children. The main issue with starting cloth diapers for most parents is the upfront costs, however, it can be relatively cheap to both try and invest in when done properly. You don’t need to dish out $800 the day baby is born. The best way to start cloth diapering is to start with one diaper and go up from there. Also, if you are unsure about wheter or not you will like it, there are some cost effective options for you that require minimal investment Diaper trials, available locally, are a great way to test out this option before putting out any real cash.

Living Green: Cloth Diapers: In This Day and Age By: Chantal Warren

The Environmental Cost The average family using disposable diapers go through 5000 to 7000 diapers in the ﬁrst two years. In Canada, 4 million diapers make their way to the dump every day. In ideal conditions, one of those diapers could take 500 years to biodegrade. The process of producing disposable diapers is also more demanding and damaging on our natural resources requiring more pulp, water and plastic than the production of cotton and hemp used for cloth. So if we follow the 3 cardinal rules – reducing, re-using and recycling - then using cloth diapers is a logical choice.

Easy-Peasy If the mental picture you conjure up when you think of cloth diapers is pins and plastic pants, then boy, are you in for a treat. Cloth diapers have come a long way since you’re grandmother’s time. New cloth diapers are simple, smart and easy to use. Most brands have forgone the pins in place of easy to use hook & loop (Velcro) or snaps. Some are so easy that you’d be hard-pressed to ﬁnd anyone unable to use it. They are easy to adjust, put on and take off; as easy as a disposable.

Living Green: Cloth Diapers: In This Day and Age? By: Chantal Warren

Your Baby will Thank You There’s nothing like the feel of soft cloth against your baby’s skin! Cloth diapered babies get changed more often. With cloth diapers, there tends to be more air circulation, less build-up of temperature, and fewer rash problems. You are also reducing the amount of chemicals that your baby is exposed to. Another beneﬁt, cloth diapered children usually potty train sooner than those in disposables. According to Harvard researchers, in 1950, 90% of children were potty trained by the age of 24 months. In 1997, a similar study found that most children are now between 36-38 month before potty training. What’s the main difference between these two studies? The invent of disposable diapers in 1961.

Yeah, But it’s Gross and a Lot of Extra Work So you’re turned off by the thought of having to clean dirty diapers? The truth is washing cloth diapers is almost as easy as throwing in a load of towels. For starters, babies who are breastfed, require no extra work before cleaning their diapers; breastfed poop is water soluble and rinses out in the wash. As you’re baby moves to solid foods, wet diapers simply go into a diaper pail to wait for wash day. As for soiled diapers, you have a few choices, liners being a popular option, simply flush it away. You can also flip and flush, letting your washer deal with any residue or invest in a diaper sprayer that attaches to your toilet. At no time, do you actually have to deal with poop any more than you would using disposables. !

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So, fewer rashes & chemicals for your little one, momentous cost savings, minimal additional work, and signiﬁcant environmental beneﬁts, how can you not give cloth a try?

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Double Check ! By: Chantal Warren

Ahh November! The beginning of a true northern winter. There’s no denying the arrival of old man winter. Soon, the air will be ﬁlled with the sound of snow crunching underfoot. Out come the warm sweaters and turtlenecks as well as the winter tires on any experienced northern driver’s vehicle. Snow tires really are a necessity for our long cold winters; but what else should you ensure you stock in your vehicle to make winter travelling safer? Heaven forbid you end up in an accident or worse yet, stranded at night out of cell range, you want to make sure you are prepared. Here is a list of winter trunk must-haves for every northern vehicle.

Jumper cables and basic tool kit

Snacks for good measure

Flashlight

Small folding shovel

Phone & car charger

Bag of sand, kitty litter or rock salt

Phone number for a local towing company

Ice scraper

Extra boots and gloves

Lock de-icer

Warm blanket or space blanket

First aid kit

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Living Green: Dirty Laundry “Our skin is our biggest organ and, like

all organs, saturating it with chemicals is not healthy” In the average Canadian household you can find over 1000 different chemicals, ranging from relatively safe to highly toxic. The laundry room is, in most homes, the most toxic room in the house. Have you ever stopped to wonder exactly what goes into all the detergents, fabric softeners and fleecy sheets that we use on our clothes? According to the Environmental Health Association of Ontario, fabric softener is “the most toxic product produced for daily household use. It has been found to be associated with numerous illnesses and chronic conditions.” Some of the chemicals found in fabric softeners are known carcinogens, neurotoxins and narcotics that are proven to cause cancers, nervous system disorders and other health related issues. Our skin is our biggest organ and, like all organs, saturating it with chemicals is not healthy. When we use these cleaners to wash our clothes, sheets and towels, we are directly exposing ourselves to these chemicals and our body absorbs them through the skin. Chemicals absorbed in this manner go directly into the bloodstream and can lead to some major health problems. With so many risks associated with traditional laundry detergents, it’s no wonder a large portion of the population are turning to more natural alternatives and solutions. Going green in the laundry will ensure your body is subjected to fewer chemicals, but it will also save you money and reduce your carbon footprint. Due to recent consumer demand, you should see a significant change in the options available in your local grocery and department stores. Some more natural brands to look for are Seventh Generation, Nature Clean and Method and are usually found in either the cleaning isle or the organic isle. When looking for natural alternatives for laundry cleaning, some of the things you will want to look for are: • smaller packaging (fewer resources used to create the packaging and less waste to recycle) • condensed formulas (same formulas, just made with less water) • dye and scent free, unless scented with natural oils • products that have several uses (vinegar, which can be used as a fabric softener, but also to clean windows and as a disinfectant around the house). Finally, why not try a few tried and tested recipes made right at home with ingredients already found in your kitchen. Here is a list of popular laundry and cleaning products and some natural alternatives to try made right in your kitchen. Make sure to try out the natural laundry detergent recipe, it’s easy to make and will save you hundreds of dollars over commercial brand detergents.

Instead of: Fabric Softener for soft or nice smelling clothes

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Fleecy Sheets for static-free clothes

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Bleach for bright whites

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Regular laundry detergent

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Bleach for mould & mildew Window & glass cleaner Scrubbing cleaner for tub and tile All purpose cleaner

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Try: Dryer balls with essential oils Vinegar in the rinse cycle Sachet of herbs/ﬂowers for smell Dry clothes on a clothes line Dryer balls Vinegar in the rinse cycle Sun bleaching Oxygen bleach Baking Soda Home Made Laundry detergent Natural laundry detergent Soap Nuts* Hot water and lemon juice Vinegar in a spray bottle Baking soda on a damp cloth or sponge Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water Equal parts Borax and Washing Soda

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SEW SIMPLE

CANVAS LUNCH BAG! By:Pamela Pilon

It's that time of year again - when playgrounds grow quiet and you hear the big yellows dragging by at 8am. New teachers, new friends, new shoes, new books. Why not make back to school special by making their own custom lunch bag. Fun and easy to do!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED • • • • • • •

Scissors or Rotary cutter and mat ¾ meter of heavyweight cotton, canvas or jean 2 inches of hook and loop tape or snaps and snap press 34 inches of Double-fold bias tape Pins Sewing machine fabric pencil

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CUTTING YOUR PIECES

• Cut 1 cotton piece 30 inches x 14 ½ inches (Main Piece) Note: If you are using a Direction Print, cut 2 cotton pieces 15 ½ inches x 14 ½ inches CUTTING YOUR PIECES and sew at the 15 ½ inch edges with a ½ inch seam allowance, making sure fabrics are in • opposite Cut 1 cotton pieceOnce 30 inches 14print ½ inches direction. folded,xthe should(Main Piece) If you areseam usingopen. a Direction Print, fall in the rightNote: direction. Press For cut 2 cotton pieces 15 ½ inches x 14 ½ inches the purpose of this tutorial, I will be using a and sew Directional Print.at the 15 ½ inch edges with a ½ inch seam sure(Pocket fabrics are in • Cut 1 cotton piece allowance, 4 ½ inches xmaking 5 ½ inches Square)opposite direction. Once folded, the print should intape the right direction. Press seam open. For • Cut 1 strip offall bias 28 inches • Cut 1 strip bias 5 ½ inches the tape purpose of this tutorial, I will be using a

Directional Print. • Cut 1 cotton piece 4 ½ inches x 5 ½ inches (Pocket Square) • Cut 1 strip of bias tape 28 inches MAKING • CutYOUR 1 strip BAG bias tape 5 ½ inches

Step One

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Step Eight

SEW SIMPLE CANVAS LUNCH BAG! By:Pamela Pilon

The Gusset. 11. With the bag still inside out, measure 3 inches from the bottom folded edge. Find the spots were the pin tucking line and this 3 inch line meet. Using a fabric pencil, mark these spots. On one Gusset, draw a line from the dot to the bottom corner of the main panel (see photo). Note: Sometimes this line doesn't meet at the exact right spot. As long as you can sew a clean straight line, you'll get the desired effect.

Step Eleven

12. Repeat on the other side. 13. With the side seam facing you, pinch the fabric on the left side of the seam and fold the fabric, right sides together, directly on the line you just drew in Step 11. Pin in Place.

Step Thirteen

14. Repeat on the right side. This will create a triangle shape. Pin in Place. 15. Stitch a straight line across to connect both dots you drew in Step 11. Backstitch both ends. 16. Repeat Steps 11-15 onto other side of bag. 17. Once repeated trim both triangle shapes. Finish with a Â˝ inch seam allowance on each gusset. Finishing Touches. 18. Turn the bag right side out. Attach the 28 inch strip of bias tape to the top raw edge. Stitch in place. 19. Center the rough part of the hook and loop take horizontally on the front of the lunch bag, 3Â˝ inches away from the top edge, and pin in place. Note: Feeling adventurous? You can use snaps instead. Why not try a button or two and some button holes! 20. Attach the hook and look tape security to the bag by stitching close to the edge. 21. Center the soft part of the hook and loop tape horizontally on the back of the lunch bag , directly below the bias tape. Pin in place. 22. Attach the hook and look tape security to the bag by stitching close to the edge. 23. We're done! Enjoy your custom lunch bag!

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Tooth Fairy Pillow

Turn losing your ﬁrst tooth into an extra special event by making your little one their very own, custom designed Tooth Fairy Pillow! Let them choose the material and stuff the pillow themselves! PREPARATION TIME Approximately 1 hour WHAT YOU NEED • Printer to print out the Pillow Pattern • ½ meter for tooth (quilter’s cotton or light canvas)) • 5 inches x 5 inches for pocket (quilter’s cotton) • 5 inches of bias tape • Batting • Fabric pencil • Ruler • Rotary cutter and mat or scissors • Sewing machine, needle and coordinating thread

CUTTING YOUR MATERIAL Exterior Print - Cut 2 of the pillow patterns Pocket - Cut 1 pocket - Cut 1 strip of bias tape, the same width as the pocket

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POCKET 1. Sew the bias tape to the long edge of the pocket square. Backstitch at both ends. 2. Cut excess bias tape to match the width of the pocket square. 3. Fold the short sides under by ½ inch. Press. 4. Fold the bottom of the Pocket Square under by ½ inch. Press. 5. Using one of your tooth cutouts, print-side facing up, place your pocket square in the center of the tooth. Pin in place. 6. Stitch the pocket beginning at the top left corner, going down the edges at ⅛ inch, and come across the bottom and then ﬁnally up the right side. Leave the top unstitched and remember to backstitch at the beginning and the end. ASSEMBLING THE TOOTH 7. With print sides together, pin in place. 8. Stitch the raw edges together, leaving a gap open (as noted on the pattern) to allow to turn the pillow inside out and backstitch at the beginning and end of your stitch.

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STUFFING THE PILLOW 1. Turn the pillow right side out through the gap you left in step 7. 2. Using batting, stuff the pillow by tearing small pieces of batting and stuffing into the roots of the tooth ďŹ rst. Packing it in tightly. FINISHING TOUCHES 3. Pin the hole closed and stitch using a needle and some thread. Note: You can also alter this design by folding over a ribbon to create a loop and stitch the raw ends into the hole using your sewing machine and top stitching it closed.

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Attached Mama Connecting with Play

By Sarah Blackwell

As we approach the holidays and children are home from school, it is a great opportunity to spend time together as a family. This is a great way to stay connected during the hectic preparations for the holidays. A family game night, or outside time after dinner for a game of tag, is a great way to stay connected, and makes the family bond stronger. You can do a web search for a variety of games that cost nothing, or you can also search for co-operative board games that encourage team work to solve a problem where everybody wins. Remember, to keep your own attitude positive. Here are some of the beneﬁts of playing games as a family: 1. Communication – children will learn the importance of good communication through listening and talking at the right time with the proper attitude; 2. Emotional Intelligence – playing will develop the children’s emotional intelligence through the affection and care that parents show as they play together. They will learn to show respect and submission as parents guide them and lead them in the games;

7. Recreational Activities – playing is a good way to release tension and pressures. Indoor or outdoor games may lessen or ease the burdens, especially during the trying times of crisis.

3. Intellectual Intelligence – playing will develop their intellectual abilities as they integrate ideas and suggestions; 4. Behaviour and Attitude – playing will help develop the temperament of a child. As they play with the family, they will learn how to accept defeat and how to be humble when they win. The right attitude that parents show while playing will also be the attitude they will absorb; 5. Energy and Vigour – playing games together as a family will inﬂuence the children to become active and full of life, always willing to participate in whatever challenges or competitions they may encounter; 6. Sense of Self-Worth – playing will develop their sense of individuality. They will be conﬁdent to face adventures because they know that the support of the family is always there; and

Playing does not require much money to enjoy; with simple games and ordinary playthings, the family will be able to grow together, learn together and laugh together for a happier life.

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Staying Connected with your Child while Potty Training By Sarah A. Blackwell, M.H.S., B.A. (CYC) Are your Children Good? Potty training is not an easy milestone for everyone

bathroom (Gross-Loh, 2007), meaning they are not

involved. The parents may be stressed because the child does not want to use the potty, or the child is stressed, afraid, confused or even shy to use the potty. So how can a parent stay connected to their child through this time in their life?

naturally going to prefer using a diaper. Like all mammals, an infant does not prefer to soil where they sit, play or eat. However, industrialization and the introduction of diapers, and making parenthood ‘easier’ has meant that we leave our children in diapers until they are 3 or 4 years old (and sometimes longer). Therefore, instead of waiting for a specific age to start potty ‘training’, parents who practice EC’ing will begin when they feel it fits with their family. This may mean at birth, 6 months, 1 year or even 2 years old. A parent can practice this approach to potty learning at any stage or age of a child, implementing the philosophy that parents can gently guide their children in a noncoercive manner to use the potty. This of course, is more difficult with a toddler whom is finding their autonomy, however staying connected and following the philosophy of EC’ing will help to maintain a positive experience for both the parent and the child.

The potty learning phase is like many other phases your child will go through as they get older. They will face challenges in their life, where they will need the gentle support and guidance of their parents. I like to think of potty learning as the same as learning to drive. For example, when your child is learning to drive, will you encourage and support them to build confidence, or will you bribe them with rewards? Will you reward them every time they come home without any speeding tickets, by jumping up and down doing a “happy car” dance? My thoughts are probably not. Instead, parents can encourage their children to learn the rules of the road safely, take them out driving a few times a week and may even quiz them to prepare them for the written test. You may even decide to communicate with them your own fears about them growing up, or maybe even share a story of when you were learning to drive. It is a time to connect with your children on a different level, and to celebrate their maturity and responsibility. Potty learning is a similar milestone. It is a time to connect with your child, and communicate in a way to understand how to fulfill their need of elimination. Elimination Communication, (also referred to as EC’ing) is an approach to potty learning that is grounded in the belief that children are born knowing the sensation of going to the

How Do I stay connected with my child during potty learning? Every parent wants what is best for their child, and we all do our best with the information we have at that moment in time. I have compiled this list of ideas for you to consider when potty learning with your child, regardless of their age. 1. Be patient with your child. The longer your child has been in diapers it will be harder for them to regain their inborn sense to listen to their body and acknowledge the sensation of when they need to go; 2.

Attached Mama 6. Accept where they are at in their learning. Just like learning to drive, or any other new skill, it will take time, at their pace. If they are not ‘performing’ to your liking, re-examine your perception and understand this is their skill and their body; 7. Laugh together and have fun! Bring games to the potty and sit with them. Play music or do other things your child enjoys. Do this every time they have a potty time, whether they void on it or not. Give lots of hugs and cuddles every time. How to practice Elimination Communication 1. Offer diaper free time. This can be for a child of any age. Be prepared to clean up a mess if your child ‘misses’ and does not make it to the potty. If you do not have a space to offer diaper free time, go outdoors! Children will look down when they pee and see what they are doing, and you can affirm by saying “you are peeing!”, which helps bring awareness of what is happening; 2. Integrate it into your life. Potty learning is just something that can be added into your regular routine. Select potty times according to when your older child will be more willing to go on the potty; 3. Remain open to learning with your child. No matter the age of your child, remain open to discuss what is happening, whether they are 1 month or 3 years old; 4. Allow time to learn. Anything your child learns will take time. Try not to introduce pottying on a “schedule’ or because daycare or school is starting; 5. Start now. The earlier the start the easier it will be, on both of you. As children get older they get accustomed to using their diapers and they also reach a stage of development where they want to explore and become independent; potty learning is the last thing on their mind;

There is no wrong way or perfect way to practice it. However, finding out as much about it as you can, will help you feel prepared and supported. Finding a supportive person or partner will make the journey even more enjoyable. Some people decide to go for diaper free times, and some do not. You can practice it whenever and wherever, depending on the age of your child/infant. No matter the age of your child, you need to become aware of his/her patterns when using the bathroom. This means you need to make observations. This is much easier if you allow a diaper free time for your child/infant (even in mobile babies). It does not have to be all day! A few minutes to half an hour or longer. Whatever you need to start make observations about your child, is a good place to start. Next, you may want to start offering potty times at specific moments in the day: upon waking from bed or nap, before nap or other transition times, before bedtime/nap time. Follow your child’s lead and their own comfort level while pottying them. Practice. Keep up a rhythm with your child. If you forget one day…don’t sweat it or stress out over it! Just keep going with your routine and communication with each other.

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Benefits to practicing Elimination Communication vs. Conventional “training” The Diaper Free Baby website (www.diaperfreebaby.org) lists 75 benefits to practicing EC’ing with your child. Here are just a few of my favourites: • • •

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reduces the risks of constipation and urinary tract infections; reduces bed wetting problems in an older child; provides a positive security (and stronger assurance) in the baby for they know that mommy/daddy will respond to their needs to eliminate; encourages a continued trusting relationship through communication about a basic human need; it is good for the environment – eliminating the use of diapers for an extended period of time; teaches children healthy rhythms; is consistent with attachment parenting philosophies; supports the child with increased self-confidence and eliminates or reduces ‘accidents’ as a toddler/preschooler; reduces or eliminates common struggles faced with potty training older children; gives your child a sense that you respect their needs from an early age; gives parents another way to get to know their child and what they need; enhances the relationship between mom and baby; can be a bonding time with siblings and other family members; EC’ing respects children; can be practiced anywhere!

If you would still like more information check out these books: Gross-Loh, Christine. (2007). The Diaper Free Baby: The Natural Toilet Training Alternative. Harper Collins Publishers. New York: New York, USA. Boucke, Laurie. (2002). Infant Potty Training, 2nd Edition. White Boucke Publishing. Colorado: USA.

Breastfeeding Here’s a tool to help you stay focused in that ﬁrst week of breastfeeding: B

Breastfeed often! (at least 8 times a day)

Rest with your baby! Do this as much as possible so that you can heal and keep up with your baby’s needs.

Eat healthy foods! Choose snacks that give you energy and nutrients!

Add up the diapers! 1 wet diaper on day 1, 2 wet diapers on day 2 and so on until you reach 6 heavy wet diapers on day 6! Soiled diapers will vary from 1 to 3 in the ﬁrst 5 days with the colour gradually changing from black or dark green to brown and then yellow.

Snuggle! Take time to have lots of snuggles, skin on skin, with your baby.

Talk to an expert. If you have concerns about breastfeeding your baby, lactation consultants are a great resource and provide consistent advice!

Follow your instincts! Many times I would receive advice that went against my instincts. I have learned to follow my instincts to nurse my baby frequently and dedicate myself to him in the ﬁrst days and weeks.

Expect your newborn baby to be sleepy then gradually more alert and hungry! Your baby’s job is to demand milk so that your body will be stimulated to supply it! Don’t be alarmed when your baby starts to want to nurse often. Go with it!

Enjoy nursing your baby! The ﬁrst week is such a precious time. Purpose to enjoy it.

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Bellies And Babies A C-Section Birth

By: Kayleigh May

C-sections are getting a lot of publicity lately and with it we’ve seen a rise in the All things that grow% percentage of c-sections being performed in Canada. In recent statistics, Canada is Photography( seen to have almost 25% of women receiving a c-section to birth their babies. These statistics are not as frightening as they should be to most women. In the U.S., the statistics are closer to 1 in every 3 women receiving a c-section, however in the U.S. women have the ability to elect a c-section instead of having a natural birth. They call it Designer Birth, what a wonderful name for such an un-wonderful procedure. As you may know, many of the stars have done it, such as Victoria Beckham “To Posh to push” and Britney Spears. If you do end up requiring a c-section, here is some information that may help you prepare for every situation. Please talk to your doctor about all the concerns that you may have. C-Section Prevention Before Labour: Getting a breech baby to turn is easier than it sounds for some; here are two natural, proven methods to get your little peanut to do the 180: • Pelvic Tilts are common and most women know about these, these are more effective when done on the stairs (use the lower stairs and have your partner help you) • Moxibustion is a form of acupuncture. By lighting a moxi stick and holding it to your baby toe, this causes your uterus to contract helping baby turn. Here are some reasons that you will or may need a c-section: Hard Indicators. These are indicators that a C-Section is most likely unavoidable. 1. Health Problems of the mother including but not limited to: • Severe Toxemia, • Uncontrollable Diabetes • Heart Condition • Back/Hip Problems 2. Placenta Previa or Placenta Abruption 3. Prolapsed Cord 4. Transverse Position 5. Active genital herpes and/or HIV/AIDS Soft Indicators. These are indicators that a c-section may be ordered, but not necessarily needed. 1. Repeat C-Section - This is the #1 reason for c-sections, however in most cases you do not need a repeat c-section. 2. Failure to progress 3. Cephalopelvic Disproportion 4. Fetal Distress 5. Breech Baby

Preparing for a C-Section There are many reasons that you could know that you are going to have a c-section. What you need to understand when going in for a c-section is that it is a major abdominal surgery. It is not to be taken lightly. You will need more emotional and physical support than a woman who is having a natural birth. WHAT TO PACK IN THAT BAG. When you go in for a c-section you are required to stay anywhere from 3-5 days, therefore you will need a lot more in your suitcase. Also, different hospitals have different rules, some will have an area for your husband/partner/support person to stay the night, while others do not allow anyone to stay past visiting hours. If your hospital does allow for a support person to stay the night, then remember to pack some extras for them too. For Yourself: •

Lots of underwear - Look for the granny panties that are tight and come right up to your rib cage with a good hold. This will hold your stomach in place after the c-section and will help you feel a little more mobile. This is not the time for those sexy little panties.

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Clothing - Choose clothing that is loose in the waist. Pack a few of your husband’s shirts and sweatpants. Your incision will likely bleed for a few days, so pack things that you don’t mind getting stained.

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Books - Bring something that you will enjoy reading while baby sleeps. Even though you may not ﬁnd the time to read, having the option is comfort enough.

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Nursing Bras & Breast Pads - Bring a few. Who knows when your milk will come in, and you don’t have a washing machine to wash the ones you have. Get inexpensive sleeping nursing bras at Walmart, these are great for the ﬁrst few days and slide aside easily. Pack half a box of breast pads.

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Slippers and Bath Robe - Bring a cozy robe and a comfortable pair of slippers that slip on and off quickly.

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Recovery Everyone recovers differently; some may take a few weeks, while others may take a few months. Have your partner do research and ﬁnd ways that they can help you recover. Recovery with a c-section is more difﬁcult than a natural birth by far, but there are so many things that you can do to make your recovery easier. •

Hire A Postpartum Doula. A postpartum doula will help you with your little daily routines, you need to discuss with her what she is willing and not willing to do to help you after your baby is born. Some postpartum Doulas will cook meals, tidy house, help you with breastfeeding and run errands for you.

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Deal With Your Pain. Take the pain medications that the nurses give you, usually Tylenol 3’s. Remember to keep up with the dosage that the doctor has prescribed so that you will be taking them before the pain comes back. You will not win an award for not taking the pain medications, there is a time and place for medication and this is it. Being a new mom with all the hormones and emotional changed is hard enough, there is no need to have to deal with unnecessary pain.

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Stool Softeners And Fibre. Back in the day, you could not leave the hospital until you had had your ﬁrst bowel movement. Now most hospitals will let you leave sooner. Most women admit to holding in that bowel movement because they are afraid to push, afraid that their incision will come apart, or simply because it hurts too much. Your incision will not come apart.

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Let That Gas Go! This really is a big one, as a lot of the pain you get when you are in recovery is from gas from the air that got trapped inside you. This gas will come out, and it really can hurt when trapped inside. Don’t be afraid of farting either.

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Drink Lots Of Water.

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Light Exercise. Such as walking and even lifting your own baby. Don’t try to get rid of your “baby weight” right away, it’s not worth tearing or hurting yourself; the weight will come off when it’s good and ready.

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Breastfeed. Breastfeeding has many great beneﬁts, not only for your baby but also for you. When your baby nurses, it helps shrink your uterus, it also helps you lose that “baby weight”. Unlike a mother who has given birth vaginally, you will not be able to do as much with yourself to lose the weight, so breastfeeding can be even more beneﬁcial for you.

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Eat Yogurt And Take Probiotics. When you have a c-section you are given antibiotics, this may make you more susceptible to a yeast infection in you, and thrush and a yeast infection in your baby. Getting your daily dose of probiotics will help prevent the over growth of the candida bacteria in your and your baby’s system. Also, ask your local pharmacy or naturopath about probiotics for your baby.

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Sleep. We’ve all heard ‘sleep when baby is sleeping’, however when you have had a c-section, the pain may be too much to handle sleep. Use pillows to prop you to an incline to help you sleep. Also, ask for help to get baby to you when it is time to feed. Every time you get up to retrieve baby yourself, you’re causing pain and making it harder to fall back to sleep.

VBAC trials were statistically safer for mothers, and just as safe for babies.

Preparing for a VBAC • • • • • • • • • • •

Visualize your birth, this helps you plan your birth, take control over what you want. Join Facebook or other online VBAC groups, talk to other mothers who have successfully had a VBAC. Know your body. Avoid any medical induction of labour. Stay active. Be prepared. If a c-section is necessary, be prepared to deal with it when the time comes, however don’t dwell on this during your pregnancy. STAY POSITIVE. Talk to your care provider, let him/her know your fears/concerns, and what your wishes for your birth are. Write a birth plan Hire a doula Read Books, Such as Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth - Ina May Gaskin

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You have to crawl

before you learn to walk by Chantal Warren

ow quickly a year does fly by. It may not be as obvious when considered day by day, but when you look back at what can be accomplished over the course of 365 days strung together, well, the options seem rather endless. As Home Grown, Parenting in the North takes a look back over its first year, it seems appropriate to compare the first year of publication to that of a newborn.

The Honeymoon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The first few months of this publication had everyone involved seeing stars. We had no idea what we had gotten ourselves into or what the future had in store for this little side project. Much like the first few weeks of parenting, where you are equally excited and nervous all at the same time, we were ready to see where this new project would take us. The sleepless nights â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As each new issue would near completion, it seemed we never had enough time to get it all put together before launch day. Just as a newborn keeps you up at all hours of the night, so did Home Grown. And as every parent of small children can attest, we still are up at all hours, working

on layouts, photo shoot ideas and other features that we hope our readers will be interested in.

Like a child learning to walk, we’ve had to crawl first to get to where we are now. We are by no means done learning; we are always looking for ways to improve, to offer more to our readers in any way we can.

Teething – Parenting wouldn’t be parenting without having to deal with teething Although the acpain. It’s not tual list of lessons “ The idea of this something fun for learned over the either party inmagazine started last year is much volved, however longer, the main it’s a necessary from a little seed ” one that we’ve experience that been able to walk we deal with as away after our best we can. As first year is that we’ve grown and dreams can come changed, so too true, so long as have our needs you’re willing to and direction, and pour your love, as such, we’ve sweat and energy had our fair share into them. of pain while pulling together The idea of this issues. In the end, magazine started we hope that our from a little seed readers end up of thought that has with content and now grown into a magazine that a local and regional resource that has helps them through their tough times. touched so many lives in one way or another. It is a pleasure to be a part of Milestones – With each isthis project and to watch it grow from sue, we grow a little more, learn a the roots up. little more and stand a little taller. We started this journey with no clear ~HG vision of the direction this magazine would take.

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White Swan Meditation

Duration for this meditation can be 1 minute to 11 minutes. This meditation can be done in bed, before you are about to go to sleep or if you Great meditation to do woke up in the middle of the night.. before bed or when Sitting in a cross legged position, lengthen your spine, relax your shoulders, relax feeling very stressed. your jaw. This is also a great Begin to breathe long and deep in and out through your nose. meditation for those Bring your hands up to eye level, create ﬁsts with your hands and press with High blood your thumb tips together ﬁrmly. When you see the tips of your pressure. thumbs turn white, close your eyes and picture the white tips of Sat Nam is a your thumbs in your mind. Now with every inhale (through your sanskrit mantra nose) repeat the word "Sat" (pronounced S-uh-t, like the word Hut) meaning Truth is in your mind. With every exhale (through your nose) repeat the word my Identity. "Nam" (pronounced with a long A Naaaam) in your mind. Continue for 1-3 minutes.

If all else fails... just breath The importance of breathing is something that we have forgotten about. As we’ve grown into the people we are today many things have shaped us and how we deal with situations, including how we breathe. The majority of people breathe shallow, short quick and incomplete breaths. By breathing shallow, short and incompletely, various conditions can arise such as anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, sleep apnea, fatigue and constipation (just to name a few). Long Deep Breathing (LDB) is a wonderful way to bring awareness back to your breath. To practice LDB sit in a comfortable position either on the ﬂoor or on a chair. (If you are on a chair, make sure your feet are ﬂat on the ground). Elongate your spine, relax your shoulders and relax your jaw. Begin breathing naturally and just take note of how you are breathing. Now begin to inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. Exhale slowly and completely through your nose. LDB is done always through the nose, however if you have a stuffed nose then it’s okay to breathe through your mouth but keep trying through the nose.

As you inhale through your nose, imagine that you have a red balloon in your stomach that is inflating as you inhale. Your abdomen will expand/protrude on the inhale, filling up your lower lungs with air moving upwards to your upper lungs. As you exhale though your nose, imagine the red balloon is deflating, first by the air escaping your lower lungs then finally your upper lungs. This technique is also knows as a 3 part breath. Practice this Long Deep Breathing any chance you get. If you’re at work or home with the kids and you feel like you are about to have an outburst of frustration, anger or emotion, remind yourself to come back to your breathing. Slow it down, lengthen it and practice Long Deep Breathing…it can save you from overreacting in all sorts of situations. *LDB is a great technique to practice with your baby (right from birth), children, family and friends.

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Love And Learning Little Talker

By: Tessa Morrissette

While we are raising our babies we ﬁnd ourselves singing and talking our way through the day. Feel like a broken record? We do these things without noticing or maybe without valuing the importance of these seemingly basic actions. All that chatter is deﬁnitely not going to waste momma!

Enjoy what your little one has to say and look forward to the conversations that lie ahead. Language is the portal to all your child’s thoughts and wonder. What they have to say is sure to amaze and likely surprise you!

A baby’s ﬁrst exposure to language happens from the moment they are handed to their parents. Their language emerges as a series of steps; ﬁrst, they coo and babble, then they practice making single sounds. As they continue on the path of language development, they begin to form single words. A toddler begins to string those single words together and the next thing you know, you’re chatting it up with this special little person who suddenly seems to have a lot on their minds!

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The growth and development of our little talkers is a momentous time and there is so much that we can offer them to encourage and expand their communication. Try to keep in mind these tips as you are chatting away your day:

 SAY JUST A LITTLE: Use short simple sentences, this won’t overwhelm your child and will allow them to follow along in the conversation.  EMPHASIZE: Make the important words stand out, helping your child to understand and learn them.  SLOW DOWN: When you talk to allow your child time to understand what you are saying and give them chance to try saying it themselves.  DEMONSTRATE: Make sure your child can see what you are talking about by pointing to it, adding gestures or actions to your words, or showing him/her a picture

 Teach your baby to imitate your actions, like clapping your hands or blowing a kiss.  Read to your child everyday. Choose books that have large colourful pictures. Describe the pictures and ask questions like “What’s this?” or “What does a puppy say?”  Read or say nursery rhymes to your child so they can hear the rhythm and ﬂow of our language.  Expand their thoughts by repeating what they have said and adding a word or two.  Make your own storybook ﬁlled with photos of family members and encourage your child to name and point to familiar objects or people.  Play eye spy, this exposes your child to new words.

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Love & Learning Sign Baby Sign

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Our babies begin to communicate before a single

better when it comes to introducing sign language

word is ever spoken. They enter the world with an

to your baby. The sooner you begin using sign it

innate ability to gesture, whether it’s searching for

will become second nature for you and will increase

mothers breast when they are ready to nurse, those

your baby’s exposure as well. Parents learn to sign

sweet little smiles, or a wave and pointing at objects.

to their babies and babies learn to sign to their

Quickly, our babes learn that these movements get

parents. The best way to start is by introducing signs

their needs met from a parent or loved one.

for selected nouns and verbs that are relevant to

Baby sign language takes this instinctive ability to

your baby. In my home we started with the signs for

the next level and opens up a whole new world

“more” and “eat”. It’s important that while making

between baby and parent. There are countless

the sign you say the word aloud. This way, baby can

beneﬁts to using sign language with our babies.

make the connection between the spoken word and

They will be able to express their basic wants and

the sign. My son quickly picked up these basic signs

needs and as a result reduce the amount of

and I found myself better able to meet his needs. I

frustration that so many babies experience when

am fairly certain that my son was also an early

trying to communicate. This may mean fewer

verbal speaker because so much of his language had

meltdowns for your growing child and less guessing

been reinforced with the use of basic signs.

games for you while trying to ﬁgure out what they

Signing allows the parent to gain insights into what

need or what they are feeling.

baby is thinking and feeling; and it gives baby a way

There is also an opportunity to spend more time

to communicate her wants and needs. The

with our babies bonding and focusing our full

connection that occurs is, quite literally, beyond

attention on them. When reading stories and

words.

playing games there is more focus on repetition of the words in order to reinforce the sign and taking

Activity idea from my home to yours:

longer to get through an activity.

I set up activities where I knew my son would want

Another advantage is that signing babies tend to

me to repeat something for example; a silly sound,

have high self-esteem and a great sense of security

game, or song. When the activity was done I said

in their environments. These babies can easily

“do you want MORE?” while pairing it with the

communicate their wants, needs, thoughts and

sign. I also used ‘hand over hand’ to help him make

feelings and feel secure that those needs will be met.

the sign and eventually he picked it up and he

So where do you start and when? The earlier the

would sign “MORE” independently.

Love And Learning What is in a Routine?

By: Tessa Morrissette

As we approach the busy Holiday season many of us will give way to our everyday routines to be with family and friends. Maybe your family doesn’t have set routines or maybe you aren’t sure of the importance and impact daily routines can provide children. Life with kids can be chaotic on a good day; some basic routines can make life a little easier for the entire family. By providing our children with routines, we are setting the framework for their day and allowing them to predict what is going to happen next. With this predictability comes a sense of security and an understanding of the way their world works, it reassures them that their needs will be met. Children of all ages thrive in a well ordered and predictable environment, where mealtimes, sleep times, play times are dealt with consistently. Children don’t have the ability to arrange their days the way we do and they have little to no control over their environment. It’s in their nature to then try to ﬁnd ways to control their surroundings, which often lead to challenging behaviours, the dreaded tantrum.

Beneﬁts for Children -

Security – children feel safe and secure when they can predict what’s going to happen. They feel safe knowing that someone else is taking care of things for them.

Self-conﬁdence – children’s conﬁdence within themselves increases when they are able to predict what will come next.

Independence – over time, kids will learn to take on some of the responsibility of these routines (brushing their own teeth, packing their backpack, dressing themselves etc..)

Love And Learning Whats in a Routine? By: Tessa Morrissette

Beneﬁts for Parents -

Planning – with established routines, parents can better plan their day to accomplish their own tasks.

Behaviour – children who have predictable routines are less likely to test limits when regular tasks are part of their daily activities. (If bath time is always followed by a story, and a kiss goodnight then sleep will come more easily).

Eliminate power struggles – there is no “bossing around”, the children just learn that this is what we do at this time of day.

Maintain consistency – with routines, parents are more likely to stick to healthy expectations and creating children who feel secure in their relationships and their environment.

A consistent routine will only be effective if you as the parent can also recognize when it needs to change or be adapted. A good routine should remain flexible and responsive to the individual needs of each child. Recognize that sometimes you may need to change the sequence of events. For example, for some children a bath before bed gets them excited so you might want to omit that from your bedtime routine. Be aware of the needs of your children. If your child always has a tantrum right before supper, consider adding an afternoon snack, maybe she’s hungry or maybe she feels she doesn’t have your attention, try including her in the food prep or do a one on one activity right before you begin preparing supper. Try to have smooth transitions throughout the day. Provide plenty of warning to prepare your children for change. Using a timer or special song can be helpful to ease some of the anxiety that children face when there’s a change in their day. Keep in mind that having routines within your home doesn’t mean being rigid with your schedule; children need structure but also need flexibility and so do parents for that matter (especially on weekends). Most families will find that things work better when everyday activities follow a predictable pattern. By observing your kids closely and by knowing your own needs as a parent you will be able to make a predictable, flexible and functional routines that suit your family.

TRY THIS AT HOME: When introducing your family to a routine or if you’re having trouble maintaining a family routine try using pictures. Children respond very well to pictures. You can draw out your daily routine and post it somewhere central in your home in the order that they occur. Show your child the pictures, as the event is about to take place and talk about the sequence of the day. With time, they will learn to predict what’s going to take place. This is also a great way to add a new event or transition; visuals can decrease some of the anxiety children face when their day is unpredictable.

REMEMBER: Not every routine works for every family so asks yourself some of these questions when implementing a few routines in your home: - Does the routine take into consideration how needs change and children grow? - Can you offer more choices to toddlers or more responsibilities to older children? - Does the routine factor in a child’s temperament?

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Lady of the House Overcoming Laundry (Make Your Laundry Room Work Harder for You!)

by: Julie-Anne Mauno

I’ve been doing laundry for as long as I can remember! Over the years, it has been a struggle to keep laundry under control and find ways to simplify. Having 6 children has really motivated me to find tricks and shortcuts to help deal with the enormous chore that managing clothing for a family of 8 involves! I find that laundry is really at the heart of keeping a home. If it’s running smoothly, everything else seems so much easier to handle! Every mom has to deal with laundry. However, as a stay-at-home mom, it’s in my face all the time. Wouldn’t it be great to finish the laundry and be done with it? At least for a while? The thing about laundry is that, as the clever saying goes, it’s a never ending cycle! Like so many house-keeping tasks, it’s an ongoing chore. But it doesn’t have to be an impossible mountain. Here are some of my favourite tips and tricks to keep the laundry running smoothly: 1-

have a big basket for all the boys’ socks and one for their underwear. I keep two huge laundry hampers in there too. So, every morning and at bedtime, the boys get changed in the laundry room. I love that I can sort, wash, fold and put away most of the children’s clothing in one place! It has really made laundry easier for us. My teenage daughter and teenage son keep their clothes in their room but they use the family hampers in the laundry room. Clothes still ends up on their bedroom ﬂoors from time to time but it’s not nearly as bad as it used to be when everyone had their clothing and hampers in their bedrooms. I would love to have a hamper for “lights” and one for “darks” but these days I am happy enough if the dirty laundry actually makes it into the hampers. I also keep one separate hamper for towels, tablecloths etc (what I call “house” laundry). 2-Location, location, location:

Simplify: I turned my laundry room into a clothes room. We have cubbies in our laundry room where I keep our 4 youngest boys’ clothes. I labelled each of the cubbies with their names. For example, they each have 3 cubbies. The labels would be something like: “Luuki’s P.J.’s”, “Luuki’s shirts”, “Luuki’s pants”. I also have a small dresser in there for baby clothes. I Home Grown - Parenting in the North 1

Our current home has a laundry room upstairs with the bedrooms. What a blessing it has been to our family to be able to manage our clothes all on one ﬂoor! Consider relocating your laundry room closer to your bedrooms. If this isn’t possible, don’t sweat it. Main ﬂoor laundry rooms and even basement laundry rooms have potential. Think of ways that you can manage more of your family’s clothing in one place!

3-Methodology: I have come up with a few tricks to help keep the mess down in our laundry/clothes room while making it easier for little boys to come and choose their own clothes from their cubbies.

13. Consider getting front-loaders. I used to think that my old machines worked just fine. When we got front-loaders on a Boxing Day sale, I was amazed at how it cut my laundry time in half. They are more energy efficient too. You can find front-loaders second-hand as well.

1. Roll pyjama tops and bottoms together.

4. Make it pretty:

2. Fold clothes so that the design or picture shows. This way, little ones can easily see and choose what they want to wear. This avoids them taking out ﬁve shirts and unfolding them to see if it’s their favourite Lightning McQueen shirt.

The laundry room is often the room that gets the least attention when it comes to home decor. But, we spend so much time there. Making your laundry room a bit more beautiful will help motivate you to face the laundry day after day. Our laundry room already had a cute laundry-themed border. I added pretty lace curtains and framed family photos. Consider painting your laundry room a light color to brighten it up and give it a peaceful atmosphere, especially if your laundry room is in the basement.

3. Use a universal basket for clean socks for little ones. This works well when you have children of the same gender but you could always use a basket each for the girls and the boys. 4. Use a universal basket for clean underwear. 5. Keep a basket for stray socks so you can pull it out to ﬁnd matches when you need to. 6. Keep a garbage can in your laundry room for dryer lint and old dryer sheets. 7. Put a counter-top or small table in your laundry room for folding clothes. 8. Having a sink in the laundry room is ideal for removing stains and hand washing clothes. 9. Keep a catch-all basket for lego pieces found in pockets and any other small items that make their way into the laundry room. 10. Keep a basket or container for loose change found in pockets. 11. Keep hampers for dirty laundry. 12. Install a closet rod for hanging shirts, dresses and anything else that needs hanging to dry. Ours is made of an old hockey stick that my husband repurposed. It works!

5. Make it ﬁt into your own routine: Some families have one laundry day a week where. Others prefer to do a load or two almost daily. With the time-of-use pricing for hydro and an average of 12 laundry loads a week, I’ve had to get creative with how I do laundry. I usually run a load or two after the young boys are in bed. That way I can keep an eye on little boys sneaking out of bedrooms too. If the week has been really busy, I try and catch up on Saturdays. I love to reserve Sundays as a day of rest and relaxation so most Sundays I don’t do laundry. If you invest a little time and thought into making your laundry room work harder for you, you will be surprised at how much easier the mountainous task of laundry becomes. There will always be days when life takes over and the laundry piles up. Just remember that on those days, you can shut the laundry room door and start fresh tomorrow!

Lady of the House So, You Homeschool Eh? By Julie-Anne Mauno

It’s back-to-school time and while most parents are busy buying school supplies and checking off school lists, I am busy buying homeschool curriculum materials and talking with my children about their learning goals and interests for this coming year. Yes, I’m a homeschooler! You’ve probably heard of us. Maybe you even know someone who homeschools. If there is something I’ve discovered about homeschooling, it’s that most people know very little about it. Many comments I receive about homeschooling are inaccurate. So, I’ve come up with the top 10 myths people believe about homeschooling to help dispel some of the misinformation out there. After all, knowledge is power and learning is at the heart of homeschooling. Myth #1: Homeschooled children lack opportunities for socialization. This is by far the most common myth about homeschooling. The truth is that most homeschooled children socialize with peers outside their home and usually have friends at church, in their neighbourhood or at activities such as hockey or dance class. Families can also be a great social environment! Myth #2: Homeschoolers can’t get into university or college. Actually, many universities and colleges have come up with an admissions policy for homeschoolers as they recognize that homeschooled graduates are usually academically compatible with their public-schooled peers. Myth #3: Homeschooling is for gifted kids. While some gifted children are homeschooled, many children with learning disabilities or even average learners are homeschooled too. Each child is unique and homeschooling can be adapted to any learning ability. Myth #4: Homeschooling is for religious families. It’s true that many homeschoolers come from faith-based families. However, there are more and more non-religious families joining the homeschooling ranks. Myth #5: Homeschooling is like public school in a home setting.

Lady the House enjoy the There are some homeschool curriculums that have a public-school-at-home feel.of Some homeschoolers peace of mind that comes from doing the same work their public-schooled are Homeschool doing. But, homeschooling is so So,peers You Eh? diverse and has many different learning approaches. Homeschooling families beneﬁt greatly from this freedom. By Julie-Anne Mauno Myth#6: Homeschoolers are weird. Actually we are usually ordinary families with a different approach to schooling. Myth #7: Homeschoolers are sheltered from the real world.

Myth#6: Homeschoolers are weird. Actually we are usually ordinary families with a different approach to schooling. Myth #7: Homeschoolers are sheltered from the real world. Perhaps schooling at home will help to shelter children from some things like bullying, drugs and inappropriate language. However, with media and neighbourhood friends, homeschoolers are usually well aware of the world around them. Just like public-schooled children, if parents guide them wisely, they will learn to stand for what is right and reject what is wrong. Myth #8: Homeschooled children are under-educated. If parents fail to meet their responsibilities of home education, some children can fall behind. However, most homeschooling families are in it because they are passionate about education and learning. Homeschooling parents are usually seeking ways to enrich their children’s educational experiences and help their children reach their potential. In fact, studies show that homeschooled students score exceptionally high when tested for academic achievement. (1) Myth#9: Homeschooled kids don’t follow any kind of schedule at home and can work or play anytime they want. Most homeschooling families have some sort of pattern or schedule they follow on school days. While they do have more freedom to adapt this schedule to family life (like taking days off when Grandma and Grandpa come and visit), homeschooling families usually have set routines. Myth#10: Homeschoolers can do school work in their pyjamas. Not at my house!

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TOP TEN Ways to Cope with Lack of Sleep By Christine South

10. Fresh Air – Need a quick pick me up?Open a window or step outside for a few minutes. Getting some fresh air is an instant way to feel more awake and get you ready to tackle your day! 9. Exercise – Whether it be Zumba, treadmill or a quick stroll around the block, increasing your heart rate is a great way to build energy and get motivated, the earlier in the day the better! 8. Coffee/Cold beverage – A cup of coffee in the morning is an easy way to ﬁght off the sleepies, that is if you are okay with caffeine. If not, try ice cold water or apple juice for that early morning lift. 7. Music – Who doesn’t love good music!? Keep the tunes close by and when you feel your eyes starting to droop, press that play button and watch your body come alive! Of course, the faster the beat, the more energy you will feel. 6. Meditation – This is a helpful before bed routine that can help you get a good night sleep (that is, if baby allows) and if practiced on a regular basis for about 20 minutes before bed, can help you fall into a deeper sleep faster, boost your immune system and is a great way to rid the body of stress while you are sleeping. 5. Water – Nothing like a splash of cold water on your face to scream “WAKE UP”! Grab a cool face cloth and give yourself a quick wipe down for a quick energy boost. If you can take a full shower and just at the end, have a cool water rinse. Amazing how awake you feel after that!

4. Quiet Mental Media – This is also a great before bed tip to help you get better quality sleep (sometimes it’s quality, not quantity): turn off the television, radio and put the books away. If meditation is not your thing, try lying in bed and going over all of the things in your life that you are grateful for. This will not only calm you, but allow you to enter into sleep very peacefully. 3. Vitamins/Diet – It is a good idea for most people to be on a multivitamin to supplement their diet. Make sure that you are eating mostly quality food and getting enough exercise. Herbal supplements, such as Green Tea, Gingko Biloba and Biotin, are a few options you can take to help with daily energy. Always check with your health advisor as to what the best options are for you. 2. Routine – Great for children, also great for adults! Setting a bedtime and wakeup time (and sticking to it) is important to the body’s sleep-wake cycle. It may take some getting used to, but good habits are key to feeling less tired during the day. 1. Positivity – This may sound silly, but go to bed knowing and believing that you will have the best sleep of your life. Staying positive will deﬁnitely help you to sleep better and feel more energy during the day. Also, knowing that whatever is disrupting your sleep will not last forever will help too! A positive attitude will help you through any situation!

Top Ten: Benefits of Having a Midwife By Christine South

10. Pregnancy and Newborn Specialists: If you have issues with your ears, you see an Ear Specialist; if you have issues with your heart, you see a Heart Specialist; if you have issues with your feet, you see a Foot Specialist; so, it just makes sense that if you are having a baby, you see a Midwife. 9. Longer Prenatal Care Visits: On average you will have more time with your midwife than with a physician. This is great not only to get to know her and vice versa, but for her to answer your questions thoroughly and explain what is going on. This can have a very calming influence on pregnant women. 8. Experience: Having been through rigorous medical training as well as hands-on training, the experience of a midwife is priceless. She has the knowledge, through this education and experience, to guide moms-to-be through all stages of her pregnancy with confidence and skill. 7. Choice of Place for Delivery: Before there were midwives in the North, women would only have one choice as to where they delivered their baby: in the hospital. Now, with the assistance of a midwife, northern moms-to-be can safely deliver their baby at home should they choose that route. 6. After Delivery Home Care: With all of the challenges that come with having a newborn, the first week home with your new baby is a big adjustment! Unlike a physician, a midwife will come to the home that first week and provide both mom and baby with more personal aftercare services. 5. 24 Hour a Day Contact: When under the care of a midwife, moms-to-be will be provided with phone number or pager that can be used for questions or concerns at any time. With the knowledge of where to find all pregnancy related information, a midwife can address any concerns or questions that moms-to-be could have.

3. Advice: Every pregnancy and delivery is unique. A midwife can offer moms-to-be that personal advice that applies to her situation: Tricks of the trade, if you will and things that other midwives and mothers have shared through personal experiences. For example, the day after delivering my daughter, my midwife explained that I could put boiled (then frozen) cabbage leafs on my breasts to make my milk come in faster, who knew!! 2. Less Medical Interventions: Women who choose midwives have shorter labours, have less c-sections, receive less anesthesia, and are less likely to need an episiotomy. In general, women who deliver with a midwife, experience fewer complications which is safer for both mom and baby.

1. Personal Relationship: As you go through all the amazing stages of pregnancy, your midwife becomes your confidant and friend. She is someone that you can turn to with any questions or concerns without the fear of being judged. She gets to know who you are and what works for you personally. She will work with you to make your dream to motherhood turn out exactly as you envisioned. There is a personal connection there that is incomparable to any other. The experience of your birth with bind you with your midwife forever and that is something that will be remembered and cherished forever. **This article was inspired by my own personal experience with Boreal Midwifery Practice and their two amazing midwives: Amy Moland-Osborn and Meghann Leonard, who gave me the most wonderful once in a lifetime experience with the birth of my fourth child, Mallory on July 1st 2011.**

4. Access to Medical Information: Routine medical testing is something that every pregnant woman has to go through, but a midwife will give you more choices when it comes to this testing. They will explain the reasons behind each test and give you the option to choose which test is right for you. They will also review any of the results with you, and even provide you with a copy of the test!

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Cochrane Farmers’ Market/ Marché des fermiers de Cochrane

Saturdays 10am – 12pm/ samedi, 10 h à 12 h (midi) Mid July to October 6/mi-juillet à la fin de semaine de l’Action de grâces Cochrane Curling Club: 47-8th Street, Cochrane Club de Curling de Cochrane: 47, 8e rue, Cochrane Hearst Farmers‘ Market/ Marché des fermiers de Hearst

Saturdays 10am – 1pm/ samedi, 10 h à 13 h July 28 julliet, August 11août, August 25Août, September 8 septembre, September 15 septembre Downtown Hearst, Between 8th and 9th St Centre-ville Hearst, entre la 8e rue et la 9e rue Iroquois Falls Market – “Garden Town Celebration”

Marché des fermiers d’Iroquois Falls – ‘Célébration ville-jardin’ Thursday, August 2, 2012/ le jeudi 2 août 2012 (one day only/ une journée seulement)

Hours/Heures: 9am – 4pm/9 h à 16 h Jus Jordan Arena Cafeteria: 729 Synagogue St, Iroquois Falls cafétéria du Centre Jus-Jordan: 729, rue Synagogue, Iroquois Falls Kapuskasing Farmers’ Market/ Marché des fermiers de Kapuskasing Saturday, 8am – 12pm/ samedi, 8 h à 12 h (midi) August – 2nd Weekend of October /août – 2e fin de semaine d’octobre On the Circle in Downtown Kapuskasing From the highway (at the mill), follow McPherson Ave. straight to the Circle dans le Cercle, centre-ville de Kapuskasing De la route 11 (au moulin) suivez l’av. McPherson tout droit au Cercle Timmins - Urban Park Market/ Marché du parc urbain

Downtown Timmins BIA/ZAC du centre-ville de Timmins Thursdays, 11am – 2:30pm/ jeudi, 11 h à 14h30 July 5 to September 27/ 5 juillet à 27 septembre “Urban Park”, 3rd Ave, Downtown Timmins ‘parc urbain’, 3e avenue, centre-ville de Timmins Timmins - Mountjoy Farmers Market/ Marché des fermiers de Mountjoy

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I intend on making it a tradition, just like you did with me !

was such a delight, it brought back memories of when you took me as a little girl.

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today with little Jack. The fun he had picking his own veggies

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