Island Child Magazine, Issue: Spring 2009

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Spring 2009

Volume 4

Issue 15

...brought to you by a proud mommy of an Island Child...

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EDITOR & SALES Lisa Reda DESIGN & LAYOUT Lisa Reda PROOF & EDITING Sasha Rerrie RESEARCH & REVIEWS Michael Lehay COVER MODEL James ~ 13 months COVER PHOTOGRAPHY Erin Brûlé, Prairie Child www.prairiechild.com GRAPHICS Lindsey-Lea Mercer Identity Graphic Services 250-732-5505 WEBMASTER Alisha Baker Innnersight Multimedia 250-483-6927 www.innersight.ca Island Child is published four times per year. Copyright 2009 Island Child Magazine

CONTRIBUTORS Lori Brienesse-Frank Linda Clement Kathy Dutton Minnouw Hamilton Lara Leontowich Cynthia Newans Steve Orcherton Hayley Picard Maureen Ringland Isabela Seabra Sharon Selby Dr. Marianne Trevorrow Jenny Van Eyk Keri Zingle

Distribution is from Victoria to Courtenay with a mid-island centre. Island Child Publication T: 250-597-3552 E: islandchildmag@shaw.ca www.islandchildmag.com

Table of Contents 4 ~ The Ninth Month 5 ~ Shop n’ StrollTM 6 ~ Autism and the Food Connection 7 ~ The Real Clean 8 ~ Hip Displasia in Baby 10 ~ Victoria Hospitals Foundation 11 ~ Allergy vs Intolerance 12 ~ The Amazing Breast 13 ~ All About Me 14 ~ Crafting Spring Flowers 15 ~ A Mouse in the House 16 ~ Today’s Must Haves 18 ~ Spotlight on Business 19 ~ Screen Sense 20 ~ Water Safety 22 ~ Hand Made 24 ~ New Business Venture 26 ~ Breastfeeding and Implants 28 ~ Resource Directory

Subscription or Advertising information: email us 4 issues per year for $10 delivered to your door Opinions expressed by contributing writers may not necessarily reflect those of the Editor.

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his past Winter, Island Child Magazine was nominated in a very prestigious contest entitled the Black Tie Excellence Awards, proudly put on by the Duncan - Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. The contest is about recognizing and honoring businesses and individuals in the community who are commited to providing excellence in the work they do. With a number of businesses in the running, I am proud to say that my publication was in the top three finalists for Home Based Business. It is as absolute honour to be recognized in my community for the work I do on this magazine. Island Child is so well received by you, the expectant and new parents on Vancouver Island. Thank you for allowing me to continue to be a Mom Preneur and to publish a fun, fresh, and enjoyable magazine for fellow Moms in our community.

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s I celebrate my fourth year of publishing Island Child, look for some fresh new changes ahead, starting with the debut of the new cover design on this Spring issue. I am also proud to launch the E-zine, which is an electronic version of the print issue, downloadable from my site. Happy Spring!

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The Ninth Month: Hayley Picard

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hose last few weeks can be extremely hard on a woman, both physically and emotionally. So what can you do to alleviate the emotional strain and remain as physically active as possible? Lighten the load. Women in their last trimester are carrying an extra 25 pounds (or more), which can be very taxing on the body. Heading to your local pool to do light water exercises or just to float and relax will relieve a great deal of pressure from your lower back and abdominal muscles. The water also acts as a light resistance trainer, so it makes various muscle groups work harder while your brain still believes it is taking a break! Stretch it out. Regularly doing light stretches and yoga poses are a great way of keeping your muscles strong and ensuring joint flexibility while not overtaxing your body. It is important to remember that the extra amount of relaxin in your muscles during pregnancy makes you more susceptible to injuring joints and muscles, so do gentle movements and do not over stretch. Help centre your mind and ease stress by adding soft music and lighting while doing your exercises in a quiet space. Listen to your body. Above all else, hear what your body is telling you. If your fatigue is severe, then limit your physical activity and rest. As mothers, we are super heroes already, so gauge what your body will allow you to do and rest when it tells you to. You will need all of the energy you have during delivery and afterwards with the fruit of your labour snuggled safely in your arms. ________________________________________________ Hayley Picard is the owner of Fit 4 Two Pre and Postnatal Fitness – Mid Vancouver Island, and is the mother of two. For class information please visit www.fit4two.ca or call Hayley at 250-746-9576.

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Moms Combine Shopping, Socializing, Fitness & Fun!

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art workout, part shopping trip: all in the name of good health. Shoppers at Mayfair Shopping Centre in Victoria will soon come across an unusual scene: a troupe of moms in spandex, power walking energetically with their fitness machine of choice - a baby in a stroller. Mayfair Shopping Centre will play host to weekly installments of Shop ‘n StrollTM, an exercise program geared towards mothers wanting to include their young children in their workout routine. Lara Leontowich is a certified fitness instructor and founder of Runners and Booties Fitness. She understands how isolating it can be to be in the house alone with a new baby and created this program to help mothers stay in shape and reconnect with the outside world. An innovative indoor workout class, Shop ‘n StrollTM is simple: babies anywhere from six weeks to three years of age are pushed around the mall by their mothers, and the setting provides the children with stimulating surroundings. Scheduled for Wednesday mornings at 9:30am, each workout will see moms put through a 45-minute class of power walking through the shopping centre. Participants will take breaks throughout the routine for strength, toning and flexibility training, and the last 15 minutes will be devoted to socializing for mothers and babies. So there is time for getting fit, bonding with baby, making new friends and even doing a little shopping! ________________________________________________ Lara Leontowich is Mom to one spirited two-year old and is the owner of Salsa Babies and Salsa Tots. She reminds all moms to “take time for Mommy”, put on their lipstick and a big smile! To register for the Shop n’ StrollTM class at Mayfair Shopping Centre call Runners and Booties Fitness toll free at 877-479-9429 or visit their website to register online www..runnersandbootiesfitness.com.

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Autism and the Food Connection:

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Lori Brienesse-Frank

n January of 2007, my husband and I found out that our 3-year-old son was Autistic. Everyone who comes to this realization has a different reaction. For my husband and I it was a relief.

When this happens, they turn into an opiate-like substance essentially creating a drug-like effect. A recent study also determined that 78% of the autistic children tested had an immunological reactivity to both gluten and casein.

Our son had always been challenging but I thought that I was just having a hard time coping as a first-time mother. I was relieved to finally have a reason as to why things seemed particularly stressful with our son.

After a few months on the GFCF diet we couldn’t believe the changes we saw in our son. His speech and use of language improved. He experienced reduced frustration levels, improved mood, less meltdowns, improved social skills, improved cognitive functioning, improved digestion and his overall health seemed better.

However our relief soon passed only to be followed by the daunting question of “What do we do now?” In times like these the internet can be both your best friend and your worst enemy. I spent countless hours pouring through articles, studies and books. Sometimes I thought I would drive myself crazy, but I persevered.

Our most memorable moment occurred one month after we had started the diet. Our family sat cuddling on the couch, watching TV, when our son suddenly said, “I’m so happy”. It brought tears to our eyes. He had never said “I” before.

In the end, my research kept bringing me back to the topic of diet; the idea that what an autistic child eats can perpetuate or alleviate the symptoms of autism.

Two years later, our son is loving kindergarten. He is excelling in reading and math, he is playing imaginary games with the other children and he even has a best friend.

I read countless stories from other parents who had tried a Gluten-and Casein-Free Diet (GFCF) with amazing results. In this diet, all foods containing gluten and casein are removed. Gluten is the protein that is found in wheat, rye, barley and a few other grains. Casein is the protein found in dairy.

At this time I don’t consider our son to be cured of Autism, but the improvements that this diet has made have been life-changing for all of us. We see that the hard work we are putting in now will pay off for years to come. ________________________________________________

At this time, evidence indicates that children with Autism do not digest these two proteins properly. It is believed that when ingested, the peptides from these proteins leak into the child’s body.

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The Real Clean: Natural Household Cleaners making Island Moms Savvy Moms

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hether you’re a committed spring cleaner with the requisite six-week game plan to attack every corner of your home before summer arrives, or just manage to get the kids’ winter clothes out of the front hall in time for bathing suit season (never mind wiping down the walls, defrosting the freezer and reorganizing the closets by colour and type of clothing), there’s one thing we’re thinking we can all clean up this spring. We’re talking about the toxic chemicals in our everyday cleaning solutions. After years of looking at those skeleton symbols on the labels, we’re asking ourselves why we really need products that are corrosive to the eyes and skin, cause illness when inhaled or swallowed, or contain carcinogenic chemicals to keep our houses clean. However, it turns out that you can get the same clean results from some totally safe ingredients most of us already have in our kitchens vinegar and baking soda - so we’ve got a few recipes for our spring cleaning. Floor Cleaner Mix one gallon of water with 1/2 cup vinegar in a bucket to mop or scrub floors (oh, the glamour). Tub and Tile Cleaners Scrub surfaces with baking soda slightly moistened with water. To remove mineral deposits around faucets, cover deposits with strips of paper towels soaked in vinegar. Let sit for one hour and wipe.

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ip dysplasia is a condition that affects approximately 4 in 1000 births. It tends to occur more frequently in girls, babies who are born breech, and first babies. It also seems to run in families. After baby is born, the doctors perform a variety of tests, one of which is to check the hip joints. This is done by bringing the knees together and then spreading them apart. During this test the doctor is checking for a click or clunk in the hip joint. If a click is detected, a referral to a specialist is made and an ultrasound is performed. During the ultrasound, the radiologist checks to see if the hips dislocate or are unstable. In my case, our first daughter’s hips were in place, but would dislocate partially when stressed. Our second daughter had shallow sockets so her hips were unstable. A “Pavlic Harness” (see picture next page on the right) was used to try to correct both of these conditions. The harness is made of cloth which is secured around the baby’s chest and over her shoulders, then attached to foot stirrups. This is to keep the hips stabilized while allowing a certain amount of safe movement. Baby can still kick her legs and bring them together, but they are continuously held upwards at a little more than a 90 degree angle. The harness is worn continuously for approximately six weeks and when it is decided that the hips have stabilized, another six weeks is spent weaning the brace off. In the first week, baby can be out of the harness for one hour each day; the second week for two hours, and so on. During this time, follow-up ultrasounds are performed in order to check the progress. After about four weeks in the harness, our first daughter had a follow-up ultrasound which found that although her right hip was stabilizing, her left was not.

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...continued from Page 8 She was then placed in a “Von Rosen splint” (see picture below on the left). This type of brace is similar to the Pavlic Harness but allows for no movement of the hip joint. It is made of aluminum with a foam coating that is covered in latex, so it is bendable, but rigid. It is shaped like a large “H”. The top of the H bends over the baby’s shoulders, while the bottom of the H bends around the thighs. If a brace is not used to correct the problem, some of the long-term consequences include a possible limp, premature arthritis, or severe pain in the hips. Although having to be in a brace full time presents its own set of problems, the alternative is a risk we did not want to take. We quickly found that we had to re-learn or invent ways to take care of our baby in the harness or brace. Simple things like diaper changes became very time consuming; bathing was no longer an option because the braces cannot get wet, so we had to sponge bath her. We had to use bigger sizes in clothing but could not use items that were tight around the legs. Baby LegsTM were perfect because they not only kept her legs warm, they also kept the straps of the Pavlic and the latex of the Von Rosen off of the skin on her legs, which was where the greatest amount of irritation occurred. If I could give any advice to give new parents whose baby needs to be in either brace, it would be to have patience. Although it seems as though your baby is going to be in the brace forever, there is an end and it comes quicker than you will realize. ________________________________________________ Maureen Ringland is Mom to three beautiful girls, 16yrs, 2yrs and five months. Her youngest two girls were born with hip dysplasia and are healthy and thriving today.

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Victoria Hospitals Foundation:

cute kids help kick start healthy lives at the Neonatal ICU at VGH

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he Victoria Hospitals Foundation works in partnership with the Vancouver Island Health Authority to enable donations to Vancouver Island’s two largest and most comprehensive hospitals; the Royal Jubilee and the Victoria General. The Foundation raises more than $7 million annually for urgently needed medical equipment and special projects that help these two hospitals provide care to all 752,000 residents of Vancouver Island. Since 1989, the Victoria Hospitals Foundation has raised more than $64 million to benefit our hospitals. For the third consecutive year, the two local moms from Sprouts Children’s Boutique, held a Model Search looking for some fresh new faces for their 2009 ad campaign. Previous years had the Mustard Seed and Artemis Place as the recipients of the proceeds. This year’s proceeds from the event, which totaled over $1,500, will benefit advancements of the Victoria General Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Prairie Child Photography was on hand bringing out the best in the the youngsters, snapping photos in the name of this greast charity. All proceeds from this year’s Model Search will go towards much needed equipment. The Victoria Hospitals Foundation and donations from people like you help make projects like this possible. Island Child Magazine is proud to be a part of this event. Be sure and pick up a copy of our Fall 09 issue where we will be showcasing one lucky Island model on our cover! For more information or to make a donation to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation, you can reach them at 250-414-6688 or go to www.victoriahf.ca.

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Allergy vs Intolerance:

Dr. Marianne Trevorrow when is a food allergy an allergy, and when is it an intolerance?

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ne of the most common questions parents of my young patients ask me is “do you think this could be related to a food allergy?� There is often a certain amount of anxiety behind this statement, mostly because many of us associate food allergies in children with the stories we hear about lifethreatening allergies to peanuts or shellfish. The truth is that while many common childhood problems such as eczema, chronic ear and sinus infections, asthma and hyperactivity have an allergic component, most food allergies are not serious enough to cause these lifethreatening reactions. So what are food allergies? They are reactions that occur when a food protein or an inhaled particle triggers the production of antibodies in the immune system, similar to what happens when we encounter a bacteria or virus. What happens next, however, is different - in classic allergies, these antibodies then bind to mast cells which line the mucus membranes of the mouth, nose, digestive tract and lungs. When this happens, these cells release histamines and other chemicals, which cause the typical symptoms of allergies: itching, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and hives. In rare cases, these reactions are severe enough to cause shortness of breath or closed-off airways - the lifethreatening symptoms known as anaphylaxis. These types of reactions are controlled by a specific antibody known as IgE. They tend to happen rapidly after a food is ingested, usually within minutes, although they can occur up to two hours after eating the offending food. The most common symptoms of IgE allergies are hives and swelling.

In some cases, pollen allergies in children can cause them to have reactions to certain foods that they would not react to normally. These tend to happen during high pollen allergy periods, such as late Spring or early Fall, and tend to appear in children with allergies to birch and ragweed pollens. Symptoms include itching and mild swelling of the lips and tongue after eating certain fresh, uncooked foods such as apples, cherries, carrots, potatoes, melons and bananas. The symptoms usually stop within minutes after eating the food and, while annoying, rarely progress to severe symptoms. Interestingly, when these foods are cooked, they often do not provoke this response. We believe that the reason this happens is because the proteins of these foods are similar to the proteins of the pollens. When there are more pollens around, the immune system becomes less careful about what it considers an allergen. So, when it is exposed to a similar protein in a food, it reacts as if the food is an allergen. A third, more common type of food allergy, involves another antibody altogether, IgG. These reactions can take hours or days to develop and involve a different process than the IgE allergies above. Although antibodies are still produced, in this case they attach themselves to the allergens and form complexes that accumulate in places like the digestive tract or the sinuses or the capillaries of the hands and feet. These antigen-antibody complexes then give off chemical signals, which can cause inflammation and contribute to many more chronic health problems.

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The Amazing Breast:

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Linda Clement

long time ago, a marketing executive became a mother, and that mother chose to breastfeed her baby. Looking at the marketing materials for breastfeeding, particularly compared to those used to sell other products for infants, she lamented... and then created a slick, often-copied piece to sell breastfeeding. My favourite line was the caption under the close-up photo of two beautiful breasts: attractive packaging.

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Breasts make milk. That fact is one that any child over about age eleven can readily report. But milk is amazing and the breasts that make them are more amazing still. Milk has every component of nutrition a human baby needs to thrive, from protein to vitamin C to iron, fats, exactly the kind of sugars necessary for brain development, and even fibre. And it is even more amazing than that. A mother’s milk contains antibodies to all kinds of things, from the cold the mom had last month to the cold the baby was exposed to earlier today. In fact, breasts make antibodies for things that they are exposed to (from the baby’s mouth) even before the mother’s body makes antibodies for her to fight off that same cold. This is important for the baby, because it’s immune system is not like mom’s, which is older and can manage alone against many bugs. In this age where many babies are at daycare, this is awesome! Breasts, once transformed by the changes that occur in pregnancy, will make milk whenever they are cued to do so. The cues are varied, with women’s bodies responding to a greater or lesser degree individually, but include: hearing a baby crying, seeing a photo of a baby crying, smelling a baby, being around other women who are emitting the hormones that keep their breasts lactating, the hormone fluctuations of monthly cycles, the motion of the baby’s mouth suckling, it being the same as it was yesterday when the baby ate

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More amazing than even that, an older baby’s mother’s milk smells and tastes like the kinds of foods the baby will eventually be eating... whenever that starts (and it’s not a rush, even at 6 months). The flavours and scents of what mom eats become familiar to the baby, long before a baby eats solids. See? Breasts are amazing. ___________________________________________________ Linda Clement is a Parent Coach, Public Speaker (POWERtalk International), and a local La Leche League Leader. She can be reached at thatwoman@telus.net.

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All About Me: Steve Orcherton

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hild Find’s All About Me I.D.TM is an innovative education and prevention program which began in 1984. It’s primary goal is to provide parents with standardized identification featuring important information about their children, along with impressing upon them the importance of maintaining up-to-date records. Friendly, trained and police-screened volunteers conduct free sessions. The All About Me I.D.TM document guides parents through a profile of information on their child’s medical, dental and school history and otehr important information. This comprehensive personal identification booklet, prepared by Child Find, becomes a record to keep and maintain on a regular basis providing: Spaces for entries to be made for names, addresss, and phone numbers for family and professional health care services; A picture page with notations for date, height, and weight; A medical data page with notations for medical information; and A tip page on how you can street proof your child and cautions to parents. ___________________________________________________

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Crafting Spring Flowers:

arm winds of spring bring renewed energy and excitement to the air. Take advantage of the weather at craft time; do crafts outdoors, search for natural craft materials, or get the kids involved with spring planting. These spring project ideas will help get your craft sessions started: Blossoming Cherry Tree Find a dry twig or stick that has a couple of divisions to resemble a small tree. Cut pink and white tissue paper into rectangles that are 5cm x 2.5cm. Add a dab of glue to tree branch, and gently twist the tissue around glued area like a twist tie, scrunching tissue as you go. Glue several ‘blossoms’ on branches. Tip: for really young children, it will be easiest to simply scrunch tissue and stick it to branch, omitting the twist. Thumb Print Worm in the Grass Make thumb print worms by dipping thumb in green paint and then pressing prints in a row on thin cardboard (from cereal or tissue box). Let dry, then add googly eyes and a mouth, and tape a string to the front of your worm so you can pull it out of the grass. To make a grass hiding spot, slit a 4 1/8” x 9½” envelope (such as the ones from your bills), open at one end, securing top flap. Cover envelope with green tissue or construction paper ‘grass blades’. Slip worm into grass envelope, then pull your worm by string so that it peeks out!

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Rainy Days Splatter Art Draw a cloud shape on the top ¼ portion of a piece of paper. Fill the cloud in with cotton balls. At the bottom of your paper, make houses by adding construction paper rectangles topped with construction paper triangles. Dip an old toothbrush or paint brush into blue paint, and then splatter onto page, creating a rainy city scene. Tip: take your paint splattering outside, if weather permits! Egg Shell Planting Cup Carefully wash and dry a discarded egg shell (use the biggest portion of the shell you have). Place shell in egg carton, candle stick, or egg cup. Using a teaspoon, add potting soil to shell. Sprinkle with seeds – nasturtium or grass seeds work well. Sprinkle with water, using a spray bottle if you have it. Place in a bright location and keep moist. Seeds should sprout in 1 to 2 weeks. A well-planned craft session can be a great starting point for an afternoon of spring-time exploration. Ask your child questions about spring and nature as they work, and encourage them to ask their own questions. You’ll be fostering new developmental skills, in addition to creating some great parent-child bonding time! ________________________________________________ Keri Zingle is mother of two and owner of Craft Caravan which sends crafts to kids in the mail. Like our ideas but don’t have the time to prepare? Enroll in the Kids Craft Club for monthly projects at your door! www.craftcaravan.com

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A Mouse in the House: Cynthia Newans

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ittle Lizzy opened one eye and could see the moon and bright stars through her bedroom window. She wanted to stay cuddled up in her nice warm bed with the colourful quilt, but she had to go to the bathroom. She waited as long as she dared. Slowly she stuck one foot out and onto the floor. Her toe touched the ice cold wood. She quickly pulled it back under the quilt. She tried again only this time she just shivered as she slipped her feet into a pair of soft slippers, bundled the quilt around her shoulders and headed down the hall. She moved slowly and quietly not wanting to wake up anyone else in the house. As she came around the corner she heard a squeak, a tiny squeak. She rubbed her eyes. She rubbed them again. What did she see but a little furry mouse as cute as can be? It was just sitting there in the middle of the hall looking at her as she looked back at it. She blinked her eyes, it blinked too. That was a funny thing to do! Well now, should she call her mom? Her mom would send it outside, this she knew. Should she call her dad? Her dad would try to catch it or hit it with his shoe. Hmmmm, what oh what to do? As she stood there trying to decide, the mouse blinked twice and scurried away. Little Lizzy made her way back to bed and she wondered if she had just dreamed the whole thing up. She was determined that she would look for the mouse in the morning. The tiny mouse snuggled up under Little Lizzy’s bed in a pretty blue shoe. Soon both of them were dreaming. Did Little Lizzy dream about the mouse or did the mouse dream about Little Lizzy? That is a very good question! ____________________________________ Cynthia Newans is a graphic artist in Victoria. Cynthia can be reached at cnewans@shaw.ca or visit www.littlelizzy2shoes.com.

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Today’s Must Haves: For Mom and Child

Lavish & Lime - rain hats for kids

April showers bring May flowers...cover your little one’s curls from the showers with a funky, whimsical rain bonnet. Made in Canada, the adorable kids’ hats are lined with ultra soft, sustainable bamboo cotton and have a wide brim to keep rain off little faces. The velcro chin strap ensures the bonnet stays put! Available at www.lavishandlime.com or by calling 1-877-216-5463. Enter promo code ISLANDCHILD for 10% off rain hats or any purchase online until April 30.

Daisychain - maternity support belts

Daisychain is the creator of a first-to-market innovation with the introduction of it’s line of designer maternity support belts. They do what no other support belt on the market does today - offer all the therapeutic benefits of a pregnancy support in a stylish fashion accessory. Daisychain’s designer maternity belts support the abdomen, relieving pregnancy back pain, and reduce the risk of stretch marks, while facilitating exercise making daily activities more comfortable. The genesis of Daisychain lies in the adage ‘necessity is the mother of all invention’. Co-owner Ocean, was pregnant with her first child when she began to look for something to help with the back pain and discomfort of her pregnancy. The idea of a maternity support belt that blends fashion with function seemed so natural! After all, expecting mamas want to feel good and look good while pregnant. The Daisychain line includes four styles of support belts to suit the different needs and lifestyles of pregnant women today. For a look at the hottest new support belts on the market, visit www.daisychainmaternity.com. Daisychain is available at our friends Pancia Bella in Duncan and Bellies in Bloom in Victoria. Daisychain also ships worldwide. Contact info@daisychainmaternity.com.

Lalabee Bathworks - nipple cream

A Canadian owned and operated company that handcrafts skincare products for Mommy & Baby, has the perfect recipe to relieve sore and cracked nipples for breastfeeding moms: Nipple Cream. Yes, it’s a simple name… and a simply sensational product. They use olive oil infused with calendula and chamomile (all organic) to aid in healing...then add a little coconut oil and shea butter to moisturize. It is lanolin free (due to possible residual pesticides on sheep wool), and made from certified organic ingredients. As with their other balms and butters, Lalabee’s Nipple Cream comes in a recyclable or reusable food grade tin with a safety seal. The entire Lalabee line is handmade in small batches using certified organic and natural ingredients in Kelowna, BC by mom Sara Johnson. Their products are not tested on animals, and contain no chemicals, preservatives or dyes. Lalabee Bathworks are available from our friends at Ukee Baby in Ucluelet, or online at www.lalabeebathworks.com.

Ukee Baby - pillowcase dresses

Simple, cute, versatile, and Grandma-made! The pillowcase dress, exclusive to Ukee Baby Boutique in Ucluelet, BC, is meant for every little girl’s wardrobe. Fun, bold and colorful patterns adorn these adjustable dresses with co-ordinating ribbon drawstring ties at the shoulders. Each dress is individually made and very unique. They are one size fits all, starting as a dress, and turning into a top as your girl grows. Pillowcase dresses look beautiful with a short or long-sleeved shirt underneath, with tights, overtop of jeans or leggings, or come summer over top of a swimsuit. Definitely worth the $35 investment, as this dress will stay with your daughter for many years. Visit www.ukeebaby.ca for a look into their online shop, or shop in person at 250 Main Street in beautiful Ucluelet, BC. Phone 250-726-4242.

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...a sampling of some of the many fantastic new products and services in our marketplace these days...

Booties in a Box - soft soled baby shoes

Booties In A Box is stepping out in style this Mother’s Day! Selected to be included in the “Mothers Day In Hollywood” Gift Basket, Booties In A Box are gifting celebrity moms with their soft leather booties protecting the delicate tootsies of their A-list babies from birth through to two years old as they follow the footsteps of their famous moms. Tailor-made for young feet by Vancouver Island’s Ariane Meyer, Booties In A Box are lined slippers, handmade with soft cowhide and decorated in all natural, non-toxic colours. Fashionable and warm, Booties In A Box promotes the growth of toddler feet by keeping the foot flexible when they begin to crawl and eventually walk. The growth of the baby’s feet develops anatomically correct without a hard soul to hinder their natural growth. Booties In A Box are available online at www.bootiesinabox.com as well as select retail locations on Vancouver Island.

Teach My Toddler - YOUR TODDLER’S ‘BEST BET’ FOR 2009

After only one year on the market, Teach My™ Toddler has been given the highest possible award from the Canadian Toy Testing Council – ‘BEST BET’ for Toy Report 2009. It has also been voted ‘Latest & Greatest’ by the Neighbourhood Toy Association for 2009! Invented by Christy Cook, a Toronto-based ‘mompreneur’ with a master’s degree in public relations and ten years experience in the corporate world, Teach My™ Toddler is an all-in-one learning kit designed for 1 to 3 year olds. The kit contains 17 coordinated tools to help toddlers master the alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. The kit comes in a durable ‘briefcase’ with four dividers for each subject. Each section contains a poster, flashcards, a puzzle and a book, all which correspond to each other. Teach My™ Toddler promotes interaction and one-on-one time between toddlers and their parents, grandparents and caregivers. By spending just 20 minutes a day with the Toddler Tote and your little ones, they can quickly learn their alphabet, numbers, shapes and colours. Teach My™ Toddler retails for $49.99 and is available in retail locations across Canada and at www.teach-my.com.

The Phonics Wizard Reading Series

The Phonics Wizard was started in 2006 by Vancouver-based Sharon Selby (B Ed). Sharon has taught many children to read with her program, including some with learning disabilities, others with English as a Second Language, and children aged 2 to 7 years. When teaching her own children to read, Sharon realized that although there were many learn-to-read phonics programs on the market, many parents were still looking for a more simple, fun and effective program that gave the parents step-by-step instructions for teaching their children to read. So Sharon created a series of books, flash cards and a CD based on the following variety of effective and multi-sensory teaching strategies within an easy-to-follow program: Audio Children delight in learning their phonetic sounds with the catchy Phonics Wizard ‘a for apple’ song Visual Color pictures accompany every letter depicting a phonetic sound and creating a visual picture-sound association Motivation The Phonics Wizard provides positive reinforcement on every page, along with draw-in-yourself happy faces and a completion certificate Experience Learning is reinforced through fun and interactive games such as BINGO, I Spy, car games, dinner-table games and more Step-by-Step Clear and engaging lessons with easy-to-follow directions for parents and educators. For more information and to order, please visit www.thephonicswizard.com.

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Spotlight on Business Supreme Nannies - Jenny Van Eyk

Did you know:

Supreme Nannies was started by Jenny Van Eyk in August 2006. Jenny has seven children In BC a full time live-in nanny or caregiver will cost you out-of-pocket of her own and is married to Warren. Originally from South Africa they have lived on a month based on $8 per hour, Vancouver Island for the past 4 years and have lived in the Cowichan Valley for 1½ years. $1170 40 hours a week, and less room and Almost 4 years ago while at home with her last baby Jenny recognized the growing need board of $325 a month. for quality and affordable child care as well as the need for experienced caregivers for seniors and individuals with special needs. After six months of intensive research, Supreme Nannies was born and has now grown to become one of the busiest and most popular placement companies on Vancouver Island. Supreme Nannies continues to show tremendous growth in other provinces across Canada and soon will be opening two new locations, one in the Central Alberta area which will service all of Alberta and one in a location in Ontario. Jenny has extensive experience working with children, supporting individuals with special needs, lay counseling, case management and marketing. Jenny has more than 20 years of childcare experience and therefore has valuable insight into the needs of families and children. Her understanding of supporting individuals with special needs extends to living the experience herself, being the mother of a child with special needs. At Supreme Nannies, Jenny strives to provide a personal and professional service to families and caregivers. Her goal is to ensure families and caregivers have a hassle-free experience. Supreme Nannies’ services include live-in, live-out, part time, full time, temp, summer and on call placements. Fees start at $150 depending on placement type and length. All their services come with a replacement guarantee. For more information about the services offered at Supreme Nannies, visit www.supremenanniescanada.com or contact Jenny by email supremenanniescanada@shaw.ca or telephone 250-483-5222.

Ukee Baby Boutique - Angila Clow and Hanna Dahl

The idea behind starting Ukee Baby Boutique was born over a cup of tea between two friends. Having learned of yet another lead paint product recall on a favorite toy, Angila and Hanna expressed their frustrations on wanting to provide the safest alternatives for their childrens toys. Frustrated that there was absolutely nowhere in their small town of Ucluelet to shop for children, they toyed with the idea of opening their own shop. Ukee Baby opened its doors in April 2008 and has quickly become the staple of the town for all parents. While the kids are busy playing in the toy area, parents are busy browsing the large selection of locally made items, safe durable wooden toys and funky fashions, all priced affordably for today’s economy-conscious parent. As an added bonus, Ukee Baby has just started renting board games, encouraging family game night and they are in talks with tourist resorts and B&Bs to sell toy boxes for hotel guests to enjoy safe toys for their children while on holiday. Visit www.ukeebaby.ca for a look into this small town gem of a store, or stop by 250 Main Street in Ucluelet and welcome this wonderful store.

Giggle Box Party Rentals - Kim Thorsen

Planning your child’s birthday party? Why not spring a super surprise on your little superhero? Or put some magic in your little princess’ special day? Giggle Box Party Theme Rentals is one-stop-shopping for everything you need for your child’s birthday party (just add the cake). Their goal is to take the stress out of planning your child’s birthday party; by offering all you need in one easy place, and letting you relax and enjoy the day too. Not surprisingly, the most popular themes are Disney Princess and Super Heroes for 3 to 7 year olds. Each Giggle Box includes invitations, costumes, accessories, dinner and dessert plates, cups, napkins, forks and (unfilled) goody bags for eight children. She even throws in a matching table cover! Other themes include Animals (2 to 4 year olds) and Professions (3 to 6 years old). Victoria-based Kim Thorsen offers rentals for birthday parties, special events, holidays, extended hours (based on availability), overnight, daycares or schools. Mix and Match theme rentals are also available (based on availability). Her reasonable prices include delivery of the invitations and goody bags prior to the party and delivery and pick up of the rentals at the party location (within the CRD). Now that truly is magical! For more information please visit www.gigglebox.ca.

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Screen Sense:

e live in a world of screen time - computers, TVs, video games and movies. As parents, it can be challenging to know how to monitor the content within this mass of media, but our role is to evaluate what our kids are exposed to. We want our children to be respectful and not use swear words, but it creates mixed messages if we are allowing them to listen to music or play video games with themes of violence and disrespect. A healthy media diet is as important for your kids as a healthy nutritional diet.

Sharon Selby

Ability to Focus Attention: Children need to be able to focus to learn. Many TV shows, video games and computer games require a very limited amount of attention. Ability to Maintain Attention: Television shows, internet games and video games all train children to expect constant sensory stimulation. If children become used to this, their attention wanders when they do not have it.

Dr. David Walsh from the National Institute of Media and the Family pinpoints how an unhealthy media diet can affect a child’s academic development:

Persistence: To work hard in school takes persistence, but TV and other media provide instant gratification. Too much screen time can affect your child’s ability to persevere with an activity when things get frustrating.

Curiosity: Children are naturally curious, but if they spend the national average of 25 hours a week in front of a screen, this innate skill atrophies.

Language: Children need to speak well and write well to be successful. Video games, TV, movies etc. are picture based, not language based.

Imagination: Your child’s imagination is a powerful component in learning but it is restricted by overexposure to TV and other media which either does not allow participation or the participation is scripted.

Inner Speech: It is important that children develop critical thinking skills by learning to reflect, and have an innerdialogue with themselves. This enables them to think about their actions and control their impulses. Video games, while interactive, generally do not train your child to have critical and reflective thinking skills.

Brenda L. Newton Director

(250) 384-0229 Vancouver Island, BC brenda@my.tupperware.ca www.my.tupperware.ca/brenda

Reducing your child’s screen time by encouraging playing games, reading, or play with toys also means more time for being active and spending time together as a family. ________________________________________________ Sharon Selby, B.Ed., M.A., is a local child counsellor. She is the author of The Phonics Wizard Reading Series: a fun learn-to-read program for parents to teach their own children early literacy skills for ages 2-7.

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Water Safety:

LIFE MATTERS... Steps to a more meaningful life.

Jenny Van Eyk

WEEKLY HAND WORK CLASSES FOR: Kids (6 to 12) & Teens (13 to 18). ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Knitting, Felting, Weaving, Embroidery and Hand Sewing. Isabela Seabra, RPC ~ Fibre Artist Ph: (250) 748-7981 • Fax: (250) 748-7998 146, Queens Road Duncan, BC • isabela@lifematters-hd.org

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ith spring and summer just around the corner, we typically start thinking about spending more time outdoors playing sports, camping, playing games and just having plain old fun. Many families have already made their holiday plans for the upcoming summer break and 85% of these getaways will include some form of water-based activity, be it swimming, sailing, water skiing, tubing or playing in the yard on the slip-and-slide. During these fun times, do we remember to think about water safety? Do you think about water safety in your home? Five places where a water hazard could occur are: water in the bath tub, water in the basin, an open hot tub, a bucket full of water and the toilet. Based on the Canadian Institute of Health statistics from 2005, drowning is the second most common cause of accidental death, second only after motor vehicle accidents. In 2007, Safe Kids Canada reported that about 198 Canadian children under age 14 drown or nearly drown every summer. Children under the age of five are at even greater risk of drowning. Young children are twice as likely to drown as older children because of poor balance and top-heavy bodies. Young children do not fully understand the danger of water, nor have the fear of water. Children can drown in only a few centimeters of water. A Safe Kids Canada poll determined that most parents have a lax view of what supervision means when looking out for children in or near pools, open bodies of water and the most common daily activity, bathing. Thirteen per cent of drownings and near-drownings happen in bathtubs. Based on the above statistics, it is not safe to leave a child under the age of five years alone and unsupervised in any body of water, even if they are able to swim. Thirty-four per cent of Canadian parents believe they would hear splashing, crying, or screaming from a drowning child. This is not the case - most drownings are silent. Supervision of a young child in the water is a full-time job, one not to be combined with reading, talking on the phone, tending the bar-b-que, eating, or looking after children who are not in the water. Forty two per cent of children between age five and age 14 who drowned in the past ten years did not have an adult watching them.

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...continued from Page 20 Preventative Measures 1. Supervision must be constant and vigilant. For very young children in or near water, the “within arm’s reach” rule should apply. If they are further away than that, they are too far. 2. Backyard pools of any type should be contained by fencing at least 1.2 metres high with a self-closing, selflatching gate. Inflatable pools should be emptied and deflated after each use. Eliminating unsupervised access to pools prevents 70% of drownings in children under age five. 3. On boats, the Canadian Red Cross recommends that each person wear a proper fitting personal flotation device. Even the best swimmers can drown. 4. Use lifejackets with small children and weak swimmers in or near water. 5. Enroll children in swimming lessons, but do not rely on them to keep your kids safe. 6. If you have young toddlers, install proper safety devices on doors leading to the bathrooms and outside areas. 7. Always empty the bath tub immediately after use. 8. Ensure the cover to your hot tub is secure and always replaced immediately after use. 9. Learn first aid and CPR. Remember, prevention is the best cure and prevention is up to you. Have a safe summer. ________________________________________________ Jenny Van Eyk is Mom to seven children. One nearly drowned at age two in their home swimming pool, even though he could already swim on his own.

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Hand Made:

Isabela Seabra human hands - at your creative service

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ancouver Island is abundant of natural beauty and inspiration. Artists using different media and coming from everywhere find here the nourishment and impulse to create and develop. When talking about artists (and I like to focus on fibre artists), we talk about people who chose having their hands as their most valued tool. They are the safe keepers of the wealth of possibilities our hands lay ahead of us. Some of us might have been caught in the net of the technological development which tells us hand made is slow, imprecise and old fashioned. Marjorie O’Loughlin, in her book Embodiment and Education, has pages and pages of reflections on how our relationship with our bodies, and mainly the use of our limbs, muscles and particularly our hands, has changed over the past decades, and the consequences of this change. She points out there are positive and not so positive aspects in the new ways we use our hands nowadays. In our continuous process of disembodiment and head centered culture, we tend to believe knowing the steps of how to make a piece by hand is the same as being really capable of doing it. It is a question of time involved to practice until a hand skill is developed. When one observes a knitter, a weaver or a spinner “it may seem that the skill is almost mechanical in its smooth operation. But there is nothing machine-like about the performance at such levels of artistry. On the contrary such performers must call on considerable psychological as well as physical resources in order to actually build up the skills required over a long period.” O’Loughlin’s words can be enlightening and challenging at the same time as we turn to our everyday life and observe how it is filled with actions that have no connection with the end result.

Let’s focus on our children and how we foster their creativity and their hand skills. How much do we encourage the “doing” rather than only “knowing about it” in their heads. How do we support them in being balanced human beings through healthy connection with their bodies? Schools have enough to do with a big number of children that present attention deficit and poor academic performance due to it. Do you wonder why? A lot of people do. This process of disembodiment O’Loughlin talks about has a lot to do with it. Pushing buttons in a video game has no connection with the true skills needed to win a car race whatsoever. That is one example of activity that promotes disconnection. Still, according to O’Laughlin, there is the hope that, once people understand what is behind the doing of a skilled artisan or artist, more value will be given to the hand labour and the connection between making and using can be restored. Thus, encouraging our children to join handwork lessons can be one step towards offering them a venue for reconnection. And when looking for some Summer break activities, ask yourself: “What do I want to support when I choose this activity?” Is it only about production and end result? No, it is also about process, about helping our children connect their brains and limbs through meaningful and creative activities. One last reminder: children learn through imitation. What have you been creating with your hands lately? Remember Vancouver Island is abundant of natural beauty and inspiration. There opportunities for adults, too. ________________________________________________ Isabela Seabrea is a Biographical Counselor and Fiber Artist in Duncan, BC. She can be reached at isabela@lifematters-hd.org.

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New Business Venture:

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stuffed with love

reated by Jada Bohmer, her Mother-in-Law Linda Bannerman, and her husband Chris, Stuffed with Love is Nanaimo’s one stop make-your-own teddy bear shop, offering a variety of over 70 different unstuffed animals and plush in two different sizes, with hundreds of fashions and accessories to choose from. What makes Stuffed with Love so unique is the line of hand made, Vancouver Island made, clothing for your new stuffies. When your little one’s birthday rolls around, Jada pulls out all the stops with her themed parties that are sure to please the princess in your family, or the handsome knight. The Teddy Bear Princess Tea Party is sure to delight any little girl aged 4 and up. Their party room is decorated in pink tule, with an elegantly set table complete with organza sashes around the chairs. Each ‘Princess’ is invited to come adorned in her ‘Princess Best’ (a dress will be provided if one is needed) and each guest will make a bear of their choice as well as a tiara. Their snack will be served on a 2-tiered china plate decorated with pink ribbons. This truly is every little princess’s dream birthday!

And the next very cool creation by Jada is the Baby Heartbeat Bear! Perfect for every expectant mama, it is a recordable sound chip that you take to your prenatal appointment and record the fetal heartbeat. Then you bring it back to Stuffed with Love, choose a teddy and place the sound chip inside. Every time you press the belly, you will hear your very own baby’s heartbeat! Recordable Sound Chip- $10.50 Plush Make-your-Own Bear -$24.00 Having a Keepsake Stuffie that has your own Baby’s Heartbeat- Priceless Stuffed with Love is located in Nanaimo North Town Centre. You can also preview the store and read about the perfect parties they plan at www.stuffedwithlove.com.

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New Business Venture:

monkeybeans A UNIQUE BOUTIQUE onkeybeans is the newest shop to hit the world wide web! Started last year by Abigail Quigley, Jessica de Courtney, and Julie LaMarsh, Monkeybeans operates as a group of Associates in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan who run an online consignment store. Each regional associate holds consigned and new goods at each location. They are able to meet with you to sort through your items and answer any questions you may have. Monkeybeans consigns clothes, goods and accessories from pregnancy to school aged. In this shop you are sure to find a wide assortment of ‘pre-loved’ as well as ‘new’.

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What’s unique about this boutique, is they are one of the few online consignment stores in Canada. They accept all seasons, all year long, and accept any and all brands, as long the items are in good condition. Monkeybeans lists your items for six months on their website, instead of the typical three month term in most stores. And they do all the work! They photograph your items, list your items on the website, store your items, and package your items when someone purchases them. All this saves you space, time, and energy. When your items sell, you can receive a 40% cash payout or 50% of what your items sell for in a store credit. One recommendation: It is more cost effective for you to shop in your region, or one close to you, so that you can choose to pick up your items rather than having them shipped, or shop one region each time you visit the site to pay one flat shipping rate to get great items for your children. Monkeybeans also re-loves the pre-loved. At the end of a consignment term, unsold items that are not picked up within seven days are donated to one of many local charities so that families in need can benefit from the ongoing use of your unwanted or unused children’s apparel. So there you go. Monkeybeans doesn’t monkey around. Check them out at www. monkeybeans.ca.

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Breastfeeding and Implants:

Kathy Dutton

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an I still breastfeed if I have implants? The answer is yes! Despite many rumours, most women who have had breast implants can breastfeed. Breast augmentation (implants) usually does not involve severing milk ducts or the destruction of functional breast tissue, and is usually compatible with lactation. A lot depends on whether or not the surgeon who performed the procedure made a deliberate attempt to leave the blood supply and nerve pathways intact. There are two primary factors which affect the amount of milk the mother will be able to make. The first is the placement of the incision. Incisions made around the areola, rather than under the breast or armpit, run the greatest risk of creating breastfeeding problems because they are more likely to sever nerves and ducts. However even with this type of incision, breastfeeding is still possible. The second factor is the placement of the implant. Subglandular (under the gland) implant placement is more likely to injure nerves and ducts than subpectoral (under the muscle) implants. Amazingly, ducts and nerves can reconnect and regenerate. However, the pressure of the implant must also be considered. Postpartum breast engorgement often occurs, and because lobes cannot empty due to severed ducts, milk production may be diminished. There are two types of breast implants; saline and silicon. Most implants today are filled with saline as there are concerns about silicon leaching into breastmilk.

Silicon is considered inert and is unlikely to be absorbed by the baby’s digestive tract. However, research has shown that silicon levels within the breastmilk and blood of lactating women with silicon implants are similar to a control group. Additionally, silicon levels are 10 times higher in cow’s milk and even higher in infant formulas. Mothers who have had breast surgery need to closely monitor their baby’s weight gain to make sure baby is getting enough. A return to birth weight is expected by 14 days of age. After baby regains his or her birth weight, the minimum expected gain is 20 grams a day. Counting wet and dirty diapers is the main way to gauge intake. A board-certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) can help you for a few weeks after the baby is born. She can examine your breasts before you have the baby and visit you as soon as you deliver or go home. She can evaluate the baby’s feedings and sucking pattern and help you determine whether or not your baby is getting enough milk. Even if it turns out that enough milk ducts or nerves have been damaged to significantly reduce your milk production, you can still breastfeed while offering supplements. Partial nursing offers your baby emotional as well as nutritional and health benefits even if you do not produce enough breastmilk to feed your baby exclusively. It is possible to supplement the baby at the breast using a nursing supplementer, such as the one made by Medela. Formula can be given while the baby nurses and gets your milk too! Having an IBCLC helping you will give you a lot more confidence. She can also offer advice on working with your doctor. Good luck! Chances are, you will not encounter serious problems, but if you do need assistance, know that it is available. ________________________________________________ Kathy Dutton is a board certified Lactation Consultant. She has three children of her own and lives in Parksville, BC. You can reach Kathy at 250-951-9886 or by email to soulution@shaw.ca.

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...continued from Page 11 Common symptoms that are associated with IgG allergies in infants and children are: • • • • • • •

dark circles under the eyes (called ‘allergic shiners’) nasal or throat congestion bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation colic, tantrums, crabbiness swelling of the hands or feet eczema, skin rashes or canker sores hyperactivity, poor focus, ‘brain fog’

The most common offending foods tend to be what we call the ‘top five’ foods: wheat (or gluten), dairy, eggs, soy and corn. The good news is that kids can often grow out of IgG allergies if the foods are removed from their diet for a few months and the inflammatory symptoms treated. The bad news is that IgG allergies, because they can take hours or days to occur after eating, are much more difficult to detect without either specific testing or a completely hypoallergenic diet. ________________________________________________

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resource directory Adoption _____________________________________ Sunrise Family Services Society www.SunriseAdoption.com T: 888-984-2488 Creating the joy of family by adopting. Art Therapy _____________________________________ Liz McKnight, Reg Art Therapist T: 250-713-8857 Creative counselling for children and families. **See ad page 21 Breastfeeding Clinics & Support _____________________________________ DUNCAN Public Health Unit T: 250-709-3050 La Leche League Support T: 250-746-1601, Christy E: christydurnion@hotmail.com NANAIMO La Leche League Support T: 250-754-5853, Bridget Nanaimo Breastfeeding Centre T: 250-755-3388 Individual breastfeeding counselling and support. The Nanaimo Mother and Baby Society T: 250-754-5090 PARKSVILLE Parksville Health Unit T: 250-248-2044 La Leche League T: 250-390-5184, Lesley www.LLLC.ca Kathy Dutton Certified Lactation Consultant T: 250-951-9886 VICTORIA La Leche League Support T: 250-727-4384 Child Care Daycares, Preschools, Nannies _____________________________________ International Nannies T: 800-820-8308 Free instant access to hundreds of nanny profiles Supreme Nannies Canada T: 250-483-5222 Your one-stop source for nannies and caregivers across Canada. **See ad page 22 COWICHAN BAY Treetops Daycare T: 250-748-5716 Daycare full and part time, preschool program in the morning, after school care.

Child Care Daycares, Preschools, Nannies _____________________________________ DUNCAN Arcadian Day Care Centre T: 250-748-3922 Happy, safe and caring environment. Ages 3 to 5. Early Childhood Educators. Kidzco Learning Centre T: 250-746-4027 Stimulating environment that includes each child’s uniqueness. 30 months to 5 years. Kingdom Treasures Christian Preschool T: 250-746-0110 Maureen’s Angels T: 250-715-1946 Infant and toddler group care. Sunrise Waldorf School T: 250-743-7253 Parent & Child, Nursery and K to 8. **See ad page 8 LAKE COWICHAN Kaatza Child Care T: 250-749-6422 MILL BAY Pea Tree Day Care Opening Summer 2009 ‘Green’ family day care, fun, learning environment, 12 months + www.PeaTreeDayCare.com **See ad page 9 NANAIMO Four Seasons Montessori 4960 Hammond Bay Road Nanaimo, BC V9T 4G8 T: 250-758-8979 Full day and half day programs plus enrichment and French. QUALICUM Little Star Children’s Centre T: 250-752-4554 Earth friendly philosophy with an inspired, academic curriculum. Morning Glory Childcare Centre T: 250-752-6777 E: mgs@shawcable.com www.morninggloryschool.ca Warm and caring Waldorf based programs in a lovely rural setting minutes from Qualicum Beach. **See ad page 14 Oceanside Montessori T: 250-738-0305 Providing your child with a beautiful Montessori environment, both inside and out, so as to generate a curiosity and zest for life! Self-paced learning to build confidence and independence. Ages 3 to 5. SALTSPRING ISLAND Saltspring Daycare and Preschool T: 250-537-2114 Tree Frog Daycare T: 250-653-4998 SHAWNIGAN LAKE Precious Beginnings Early Childcare Centre T: 250-743-4477

Page 28 Child Care Daycares, Preschools, Nannies _____________________________________ VICTORIA Goldstream Co-op Preschool T: 250-474-3011 E: goldstreampres@shaw.ca www.vicpa.ca/gsps A parent-participation preschool with programs for 3 & 4 year olds. Nightingale Preschool and Jr Kindergarten T: 250-595-7544 www.nightingalepreschool.com Taking children’s learning forward, balanced approach to play and education. Ross Bay Preschool T: 250-383-7445 E: rossbaypreschool@shaw.ca Chiropractic _____________________________________

House Cleaning _____________________________________ Clean Choice Cleaners T: 250-929-8381, Tracey Giving you back the luxury of time and a naturally clean home to enjoy it in! **See ad page 25 Midwives _____________________________________ Midwives Association of BC/ College of Midwives will provide a list of midwives in your community T: 604-736-5976 VARIOUS COMMUNITIES Mid-Island Midwifery T: 250-246-4083, Laurie Untereiner Providing holistic care during the childbearing year. Serving communities from Crofton to Nanaimo. Attending births at the Cowican Hospital, Nanaimo Hospital and at home.

Valleyview Family Chiropractic Dr. Vanessa White 11 - 1400 Cowichan Bay Road, Cobble Hill T: 250-743-3775 **See ad page 19

COWICHAN VALLEY Cowichan Midwifery Group T: 250-709-2040

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SALTSPRING ISLAND Community Midwifery Care T: 250-537-2243 Offering experienced care for low-risk local moms. Will consider clients from communities with no Midwives.

VARIOUS COMMUNITIES Cowichan Valley Childbirth T: 250-480-9712, Cindy www.cowichanchildbirth.com Group prenatal classes and doula services. **See ad page 21 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder _____________________________________ Nanaimo FASD Society T: 250-758-6317 E: danielle@nanaimofasdsociety.org Charitable organization providing information sessions and workshops and community events aimed at sharing education and awareness for the prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in the mid island region. Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization T: 250-753-1133 Autism and FASD.

Music and Dance _____________________________________ Allegra Performing Arts T: 250-709-4048 www.allegradance.com Offering Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acting, Pilates & Adult Dance Classes Nanaimo Conservatory of Music T: 250-754-4611 www.ncmusic.ca Community Music School offering Salsa Babies and Salsa Tots T: 604-461-7827 www.runnersandbooties.com Classes starting in January! **See ad page 25 Naturopathic Health _____________________________________

Foster Parent Support __________________________________ Foster Parent Support Services Society T: 1-888-922-8437, 250-598-1500 www.fosterhope.ca Information for those interested in becoming foster parents.

Inspired Health Naturopathic Clinic 11 - 321 Wesley Street, Nanaimo T: 250-714-0721 Pediatrics, Autism, ADHD, ashtma, allergies, pre-pregnancy detoxification and planning **See ad page 5

Home Schooling _____________________________________

Online Resources _____________________________________

Wondertree Homelearners’ Network T: 250-754-1227, Suzanne www.wondertree.org Providing homeschooling registration across BC; supporting self-directed learning.

www.westcoastmoms.ca **See ad page 12 www.cowichanvalleykids.com www.kidsinnanaimo.com www.kidsinvictoria.com www.MyBabyStuff.ca www.savvymom.ca

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resource directory Optometry _____________________________________

Photography _____________________________________

South Cowichan Eyecare Chemainus Family Eyecare T: 250-743-8899, 250-246-3405 www.myeyecare.ca **See ad page 6

Prairie Child Photography www.prairiechild.com T: 250-361-1602, Erin E: erin@prairiechild.com Photos moms (&dads) love **Cover Photo Photographer **See ad page 4

Salt Spring Eyecare Dr. Andrea N. Varju, Optometrist 158A Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Isl T: 250-537-4356 **See ad page 20 Party Planning _____________________________________ 99 in the Shade Balloons & More www3.telus.net/99intheShade over 70 kids party themes, party favours and pinatas, online ordering available A Perfect Party by Cody T: 250-384-6266, Kris www.perfectpartybycody.com/VictoriaBC Party supplies for all occasions delivered to your door. Giggle Box Party Rentals T: 250-882-1865, Kim www.gigglebox.ca Specializing in Children’s Party Theme Rentals **See write-up page 18 Photography _____________________________________ Donna Budd Photography www.DonnaBudd.com T: 250-248-4985, Parksville E: photos@donnabudd.com Newborn, Baby, Family, Headshots. See proofs first...Love what you see. **See ad page 11 Mary Jane Howland Photography www.maryjanescamera.ca Contact: Mary Jane Babies, bellies, family & wedding photography; all photos provided on CD. **See ad page 15 Nancy George Photography, NG Designs www.ngdesigns.ca T: 250-748-8006, Nancy E: nancy@ngdesigns.ca Mother and creative portrait Photographer serving southern Vancouver Island. **See ad page 27 Natural Moments Photography www.naturalmomentsphotography.ca T: 250-818-5708, Berle Portraits, landscapes, special occasions captured in a session designed for you! **See ad page 13 Our Pride Photography www.ourpridephotography.com T: 250-245-0659, Alana or Sharae We photograph all ages! We specialize in Fairytale Portraiture but love working with your teens. **See ad page 8

Play Therapy _____________________________________ VARIOUS COMMUNITIES Nancy McDougall, RN, CPT T: 250-744-8879, Nancy Supporting children and their families. **See ad page 11 Prenatal Classes _____________________________________ Beautiful Birth Birthing From Within classes and Certified Doula Care T: 250-597-2770, Catherine Quaglia CD(DONA) www.beautifulbirth.ca Pre and Postnatal Yoga, Massage and Fitness _____________________________________ COWICHAN VALLEY T: 250-746-0327, Lilian Bianchi www.namasteyoga.ca Prenatal and Postnatal (moms and babies) yoga classes. VARIOUS COMMUNITIES Belly Love T: 250-748-6080, Kris Lang Prenatal & Postpartum massage and yoga instruction. **See ad page 21 Fit 4 Two Pre and Post Natal Fitness www.fit4two.ca **See article page 4 Mambo Moms: Fitness Fun For Baby & Mom

T: 250-754-7090, Susan www.MamboMoms.com Classes in Nanaimo, DVD for fitness fun at home or a unique baby shower gift. VICTORIA Mothering Touch Prenatal Yoga. Taught by specialized perinatal yoga teachers. Monday and Thursdays from 5:30-7 Sundays from 2:30-4 Mommy-and-Baby Yoga Thursdays from 1:15-2:15 Mommy and Toddler Yoga Mondays from 10:30-11:30 Prenatal Fitness Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30

Baby-Bootie Camp - postnatal fintess. Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30

Page 29 Reiki _____________________________________ Crystal Clear Reiki T: 250-743-9259, Cathy Simons E: crystalclearreiki@shaw.ca www.crystalclearreiki.com Reiki for everyone, kids love it! Healing & Training, wonderful for Pregnancy and Birthing. Retail ~ CONSIGNMENT: Clothing & Accessories _____________________________________ DUNCAN Indigo Childrens Consignment T: 250-709-2042 Toys, clothes, car seats, furniture, maternity **See ad page 2 Kinderbeez Children’s Consignment 2755 Beverly Street, Duncan T: 250-748-2345 **See ad page 23 LADYSMITH Indigo Childrens Consignment T: 250-245-2042 Melissa & Doug, Robeez, Bumbo, Padraigs **See ad page 2 LAKE COWICHAN Izzy & Ollie’z Children’s Consignment 104 South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan T: 250-749-3229 VICTORIA Clothesline Clothing www.clotheslineclothing.ca T: 250-479-0800 Casual, fashionable, affordable! **See ad page 15 Retail ~ MATERNITY: Clothing & Accessories ____________________________________ ONLINE Haute Mama www.hautemama.ca T: 866-615-3800 Maternity and nursing fashions women love to wear **See ad page 14 DUNCAN Pancia Bella Maternity 53 Station Street, Duncan T: 250-748-1143 Maternity/nursing wear and accessories, diaper bags, nursing bras, nursing covers, specialty lotions and much more! **See ad page 24 VICTORIA Bellies in Bloom Maternity www.belliesinbloommaternity.com 104 - 4489 Viewmont Ave, Victoria T: 250-479-0803 Catering to casual, fashionable moms. **See ad page 14 Mothering Touch www.MotheringTouch.ca 975 Forst Street, Victoria T: 250-595-4905 The place for new & expectant parents. **See ad page 26

Retail ~ ONLINE: Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Toys & Accessories _____________________________________ Apples ‘n’ Oranges www.apples-n-oranges.com Your online shop for childresnwear 0 - 5. Baby ‘n Me www.babynme.ca Hip unique gear and natural care. Bealoo Kid’s Decor www.bealoo.etsy.com Fun and funky art decor for babies and kids Bermuda Babies Baby Gear www.bermudababies.com Booties in a Box www.bootiesinabox.com Genuine leather baby booties, 0-2 years. **See ad page 15 Dragonfly Distributing www.tiptoeyjoey.com Tip Toey Joey Baby Footwear Eco Bambini Planet www.ecobambiniplanet.com Organic, fair trade products: pregnancy & beyond, gifts, baby carriers. Eco-Chic Baby www.theecochicbaby.com Quality toys, cloth diapers & more! Hip Melon www.hipmelon.com Funky, stylish, exclusive SLINGS. Loopy 4 Ewe www.icraft.ca/loopy4ewe Hand crafted hats for newborns to adults **See ad page 13 Mama Kangaroo www.mamakangaroo.com Five models of comfortable, ergonomic and four different types of traditional carriers. **See ad page 4 Mega Mood Baby Boutique www.megamood.com $10 gift certificate offered with new orders. **See ad page 25 Milk Factory www.milkfactory.com Mommy’s Yelling Girl No-Slip Clips www.no-slip-clip.com Accessories for baby boys & girls, big girls and Mommies too! **See ad page 19 my Kidsquarters www.mykidsquarters.com My Life Storybooks www.mylifestorybooks.com Personalized children’s storybooks **See ad page 25 PerryWinkles Kids www.perrywinkleskids.com Specializing in hand-smocked dresses for girls. Po Po’s Ponchos www.popoponchos.com Jackets your kids WILL wear! **See ad page 9

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resource directory Retail ~ ONLINE: Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Toys & Accessories _____________________________________

Retail ~ STORES: Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Toys & Accessories ____________________________________

R Little Babe www.rlittlebabe.com Trendy and funky baby gifts with unique flair! Saltspring Island’s online boutique **See ad page 20

Kinderbeez Children’s Consignment 2755 Beverly Street, Duncan T: 250-748-2345 **See ad page 23

Sacred Baby Slings www.sacredbaby.com Stylish baby carriers. Snug Bug Clothing www.snugbugclothing.com Tot-To-Go www.tot-to-go.com T: 604-523-9339 E: info@tot-to-go.com Baby slings, nursing covers and essentials. **See ad page 12 YOU Pillows www.YOUpillows.com A must-have for mom, baby and the whole family! Retail ~ ONLINE: Products and Services for Mom and Baby _____________________________________ AB Corp The Identakey - create custom ID cards, all stored on a USB flash drive www.abcorp.ca Coffee Cuff www.coffeecuff.com Craft Caravan www.craftcaravan.com New crafts every month, fun mail for kids! **See ad page 11 Happy Nappy Diaper Service www.happynappy.ca Changing the world one bottom at a time! **See ad page 9 Mabel’s Labels www.reda.mabel.ca Labels for the stuff kids lose. Rocky Mountain Soap Company 100% Natural Bath & Body Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria **See ad page 27 Tupperware www.my.tupperware.ca/brenda T: 250-384-0229, Brenda E: brenda@my.tupperware.ca **See ad page 19 Retail ~ STORES: Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Toys & Accessories ____________________________________ DUNCAN Indigo Childrens Consignment T: 250-709-2042 Toys, clothes, car seats, furniture, maternity **See ad page 2

LADYSMITH Indigo Childrens Consignment T: 250-245-2042 Toys, clothes, car seats, furniture, maternity **See ad page 2 NANAIMO Kool & Child 208 Wallace Street, Nanaimo T: 250-716-1777 Educational toys for children. **See ad page 11 Pumpkin Pie Kids Wear www.pumpkinpiekids.com 411A Fitzwilliam Street T: 250-754-3933 Quality items for baby and older; clothes, toys, shoes, layette. **See ad page 11 QUALICUM BEACH Hard Candy Baby Boutique 12 - 221 Second Ave W, Qualicum Beach T: 250-752-4769 Cool kicks and clothes for kids! **See ad page 9

Page 30 Scrapbooking _____________________________________ Creative Memories Consultant Traditional, Digital Photo Books & Decorative Displays www.mycmsite.com/dawnportman T: 250-591-3672, Dawn Portman E: dawnportman@shaw.ca Offering solutions for everyone’s style of celebrating photos and memories. Sleep Consultants _____________________________________ Cheeky Chops www.cheekychops.ca T: 778-552-0069, Dawnn Whittaker Baby Contentment and Sleep Consultant **See ad page 12 Universal Wisdom _____________________________________ Universal Wisdom www.helpingchildrenshine.com T: 250-713-7143, Wendy Mewhort Self-empowerment classes for youth. Individualized guidance and workshops for parents. **See ad page 27

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SALT SPRING ISLAND Gecko Green Living 364 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island T: 250-537-1151 Organic and eco-friendly clothes, bottles, bibs, and more! **See ad page 7 VICTORIA Bellies in Bloom Maternity www.belliesinbloommaternity.com 104 - 4489 Viewmont Ave, Victoria T: 250-479-0803 Catering to casual, fashionable moms. **See ad page 14 Clothesline Clothing www.clotheslineclothing.ca T: 250-479-0800 Casual, fashionable, affordable! **See ad page 24 JamTots Baby & More Store 748 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria T: 250-478-1737, 1-888-703-8687 www.jamtots.com Strollers, carseats, bedding, shoes, toys, nursing products & much more! **See ad back page Sprouts Kids www.sproutskid.com 202 - 536 Herald Street, Victoria T: 250-388-9525 **See ad page 8

Don’t miss the Summer issue as we continue with more design and layout changes as we head into our fourth year! Oh ya, and there will be a little ‘Magic’ on the cover.... Ella

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