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Come celebrate motherhood with us at the Bellies to Babies Celebration™, the province’s only educational tradeshow for new and expectant parents. Whether you’re a rookie or becoming a mom for the second or third time, this day is just for you. Attendees will see everything from stylish baby and children’s clothing; beauty advice for radiant skin; postnatal classes for mom

and baby; and green baby products for the new arrival. It’s all at one show—under one roof. Representatives from varied support groups will be on hand to answer questions for new and expectant parents. Moms-to-be can take part in educational workshops such as Baby Sign Language, Cloth Diapering 101 and Financial Planning for New Parents. Rookie Dads can take part in our Daddy Diapering Contest. Bellies to Babies Celebration™ will feature a wide variety of exhibitors and sponsors, over $2,000

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Monetary donations area also appreciated. Bellies to Babies Celebration™ supports “Breastfeeding is Best” and provides a breastfeedingfriendly environment for all in the Mommy Lounge. Sponsored by: urbanbaby & toddler magazine, JRFM, Virgin 95.3FM, jack&lola, Salsa Babies, Vancouver 24 Hrs, Movies for Mommies, and Westcoast Moms. To Attend: Register at belliestobabiescelebration.com or call 604-908-8835. Sign up today for Bellies to Babies Celebration™ e-newsletter.

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Celebrity Mommy: Cheryl Hickey of ET Canada.................... 10 Live Green: Organic food: Is it for you?........................... 12 Live Green: Making sense of organic products................... 14 Great family trails in West Vanc & Richmond...................... 16 Parenting tips for new moms & dads.............................. 18 Your child’s extracurricular activities.................................. 22 Green Goods............................................................ 24-28 CEO Mom: Guide to starting your own business............. 29 Paternity leave: More dads at home with baby?.............. 33 Resource Directory................................................... 35-39

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healthy and cheaper! Consignment or used. Buy used kids’ gear from a consignment shop or trade with friends or family. Just make sure that what you’re getting still meets current safety standards. Breastfeed. If you can, breastfeed for as long as possible. You’ll be consuming less, which also means you’ll save money. And it’s great for baby, too. Organic. Buy organic whenever you can. Read labels to be sure you’re truly getting an organic product. See our articles on pages 12 & 14 for more on how to buy organic. ]

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childproofer (babysafechildproofing.ca) Q: My eight-monthold baby has just started pulling herself up and I’m worried she’ll catapult herself out of the crib. Help! A: As babies get more active and independent, it’s important for parents to be as proactive as possible in terms of considering safety risks. Try to be prepared. Worrying a little can be a good thing! At around the eight-month mark, your baby’s torso and leg muscles become strong enough for her to stand up on her own. Here are some precautions to take: - Change the crib setting: Most cribs have a high and

low setting; if you haven’t yet lowered baby’s crib, be sure to make this a top priority. - Take a look at the crib’s surroundings: What’s within reaching or climbing distance for your baby? Move anything that they can reach and grab hold of. Be sure the crib is placed away from other furniture and windows as they pose serious falling risks. - Be sure the baby’s room is thoroughly childproofed. In the instance your child makes it out of her crib and has time to explore unattended, she could encounter safety hazards. Outlets should be covered, furniture secured, windows locked and potential choking hazards removed in order to help lower the potential for an accident. Remember as a general guideline, once your child can climb out of her crib or is 35” (88 cm) tall, it’s time to make

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morphology of the sperm. For women, a pelvic ultrasound and hysterosalpingogram should be conducted to rule out structural abnormalities that may be causing infertility. Once the patency of your ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus have been confirmed, determine if you are ovulating and if the length of your luteal phase is long enough to sustain implantation by charting your monthly cycles with guidance from your naturopathic doctor. This can help you track when you are most fertile. Most naturopathic doctors offer salivary female hormone testing, which measures estrogen and progesterone levels over the course of your monthly cycle to assess for sufficient levels of these hormones at different times. Follicle-stimulating hormone cont’d on page 32

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want him to do his own thing. ubt: How do you find time to spend with your son? ch: My husband and I want to be there for all the major milestones of our son’s life. We don’t want someone else experiencing that so we have worked out a schedule where I can do what I need to for the show and still spend maximum time with my son. I am here in the morning and in the afternoons, I am with my son. I do travel for the Oscars, the Grammys, the Golden Globes and that sort of thing. For some trips, I bring Jaxson because I can’t stand to be without him and other ones, I don’t because it isn’t fair to put him through the time-zone changes and things like that. I’ve only done one trip without him and it was extremely difficult, but we’re getting ready to do another—we will see how that goes.

different people interesting for different reasons. Tom Cruise was really interesting because we all expected one thing and when he came in, it was another. He was amazing to our crew, kind and funny and he won everyone over. ubt: Most people would say you lead such a glamorous life. ch: Oh, my life is so not glamorous. There are moments of my life that some would say are glamorous when you hop on a plane and you go to the Grammys, walk on the red carpet, wear a really pretty dress and have someone do your hair and make-up. Yes, that is glamorous and we are very lucky but that is not the

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hould your family make the switch to organic food? Is it healthier? Is it more expensive? Are “natural” foods also “organic?” Here’s what you need to know to make the right choice for you and your growing family. Organic vs Conventional Organic food is no longer restricted to just fresh produce. The organic versions of meat, eggs, dairy and a variety of packaged food is now widely available. With mainstream grocers, department stores and even drugstores offering a selection, organic edibles are easy to find everywhere without requiring a special trip to the natural foods store. In order for a food to be labelled as organic, it must be recognized by a certifying body. The Canada Organic logo was developed in the summer of 2009. It defines organic foods as those that are free of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics, and are not genetically modified or cloned.

The USDA Organic label identifies foods (coming from south of the border) that meet similar standards to those in Canada. Food that is not organic is often referred to as “conventional.” Organic vs Natural Unlike the term “organic,” the word “natural,” which pops up everywhere, is currently unregulated and can mean different things. “Natural” usually indicates that a food doesn’t contain any preservatives or artificial ingredients, including genetically modified organisms (GMO). Farmers may use the word natural to describe their crops or livestock when they follow organic farming methods but haven’t yet completed the organic certification process. Foods labelled as natural are generally a better choice than their conventional equivalents, especially when organic is not an option. But still, read the fine print carefully as natural sometimes just means natural

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although these claims require much more testing. The Environmental Working Group (USA) has identified which conventional vegetables and fruit are often highest in pesticide residues, and therefore best to buy organic. They are: celery, peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberries, nectarines, bell peppers, spinach, kale, cherries, potatoes, and imported grapes. Unfortunately, organic food is often much more expensive, in part, due to the changes farmers must make to their conventional growing/ raising methods, and to the cost required for organic certification. When conventional produce is the only option, the following non-organic foods have been found to have the lowest levels of pesticide residues: onions, avocado, sweet corn, pineapple, mangos, sweet peas, asparagus, kiwi, cabbage, egg plant, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapefruit, sweet potato, and honeydew. Watch for flyers and shop around. Sometimes, items like organic carrots or bananas will

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Cosmetics. There you are, in the middle of the aisle abounding with natural cosmetic products. One claims

to have natural extracts (but are they organic or not?); the other is 90 percent organic but it has some fragrance to it and some hard-to-pronounce additives that, you are told by the sales clerk, are just preservatives to help deliver you a good, still-fresh product. The step from browsing to buying grows bigger by the minute. But choosing the right stuff for your baby and family takes some research time. The rule of thumb: go with the least number of ingredients, ideally fragrancefree or lightly fragranced with calming, soothing essential oils.* Bathing babies in water with a simple natural soap,

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organic products only when needed, does it. Newborn babies are born with vernix caseosa (a white layer of fatty, wax-like substance that helps baby’s passage through the birth canal and moisturizes the skin afterward) that should not be washed away with soaps and shampoos prematurely. For older babies and toddlers needing a more thorough cleaning job, choose shampoos free of sodium lauryl/laureate sulphate (SLS), parabens and artificial fragrances. They can act as endocrine disruptors and possible carcinogens so scrubbing a baby clean using conventional products is not only unnecessary but also harmful. Hit the natural food stores and look for organic plant-based diaper creams with no preservatives no fragrances, ideally packaged in glass containers. *Depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations, products containing essential oils should ideally be used for babies six months and older.

Diapers. With such an abundance of well-designed organic cotton diapers, why would anyone bother with disposable? Because they are practical, and because sometimes it’s a delicate balance between living true to one’s values and saving time to do other things that might just be what the doctor ordered for tired parents. But even disposable diapers have come a long

way. There are lots from which to choose. When you shop for disposables, avoid the chlorine-bleached, possibly perfumed diapers. They could trigger skin or respiratory allergic reactions in sensitive babies and the chlorine bleaching is hard on the environment. Instead, choose unbleached ones made from organic cotton and keep your eyes peeled for local diapercomposting services. Clothing & bedding. Cotton should be natural, right? Well, yes, but if you want to purge your family’s immediate environment of unwanted chemicals, then bedding and clothing are the first ones to tackle because they are in such proximity to the skin. Our skin absorbs many of the chemicals it comes in contact with, from the ones in new clothes— yes, washing clothes before wearing them is highly recommended—to the ones in mattresses, such as flame retardants (see sidebar, page 32) and then the fragrances from detergents used for laundry as well as pesticides and other chemicals used to prevent molding. But before you throw every square inch of bedding out the window, do know that repeated washing helps. If your budget allows, invest in a couple of bedding sets made from organic cotton or use some old cotton sheets to make fitted sheets for your baby’s bed. If you have extra

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o, you’ve pushed your stroller around your neighbourhood so many times you’ve memorized every back alley shortcut, sidewalk crack, and lawn ornament. Well, grab your rain boots, because this issue features two great options to get outdoors and enjoy stroller- and familyfriendly trails this spring. Beacon Lane Trail (Lighthouse Park), West Vancouver Beacon Lane Trail is the perfect trail to attempt on the rainy days of spring on the West Coast. It’s a short, quick route that takes you within spitting distance of one of the area’s most recognizable and historic landmarks: Point Atkinson Lighthouse. With its extensive network of trails and stunning scenery, Lighthouse Park is extremely popular with local hikers, dog walkers and folks just out for a leisurely stroll. Getting there: In West Vancouver, head westbound along Marine Drive. As you emerge from the shopping and business section, the roadway will narrow and make its way along the coastline. Continue past Caulfield Cove Marina and watch for the sign marking Lighthouse Park on your left. Turn left on Beacon Lane and continue until you reach the parking lot. If driving is not your thing, the route is also easy to access on transit. Terrain: Wide, compact gravel paths with paved sections. Expect little to no sun

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since the majority of the trail is shaded by trees. The trail slopes downward as it travels toward the water (great on the way in, but not so much on the way out). Stroller recommendation: Umbrella, all-terrain or anything in between. Length: Departing from the parking lot, it takes just 10 to 15 minutes to get to the gate at the end of the trail. If the gate is open, the public is welcome to venture a little closer to get a better view of the lighthouse and accompanying scenery. Because of the steady slope, plan about double the time for the return trip to the parking lot. Family-friendly features: Lighthouse Park has limited family-friendly amenities but does come equipped with picnic tables and strolleraccessible washrooms (no change tables). Along the trail you’ll find a few benches for taking a rest on the uphill climb back to the parking lot. Scenic highlights: The

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Richmond Nature Park, Richmond The trails within the Richmond Nature Park are decidedly more family-friendly than they are stroller-friendly, but with so much to see and do in the park, it’s well worth a visit (or two). You’re sure to have a little extra bounce in your step as you venture along the springy trails looping through the peat bog which makes up most of the park’s terrain. Spring is a time when the park puts on one of its most impressive displays as a carpet of colours appear across the bog and hummingbirds buzz in for a visit. Getting there: The park is located west of No. 5 Road on Westminster Highway. It’s easily accessible from Highway

99 or Knight Street. Terrain: Wide, flat trails make their way across the spongy bog of the park. The paths are made up of either wood chips or wooden boardwalk. Shade cover is minimal outside of the small forested area within the park. Stroller recommendation: In dry weather, almost any type of stroller could handle the inner trails and boardwalk. However, after any rainy weather, even all-terrain strollers will get bogged down...literally (it is a bog, after all). Be sure to check the trail conditions sign posted on the washroom building next to the playground before you head out. It will indicate whether the trails are dry, wet or downright flooded. Stick to the boardwalk loop if you don’t feel like getting a little extra workout pushing a stroller through the muck. Length: Depending on which of looping trails you choose and the trail conditions, plan to spend anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes walking the park’s seven kilometres of trails — longer if your toddler likes to get out of the stroller and get up close with Mother Nature. With so much to see and do in the nature house as well, allow additional time for some indoor exploration as well. Family-friendly features: Stroller-accessible washrooms (with change tables), benches, playground, viewing platform, and picnic tables are all available in the park. The nature house, located at the park entrance, features plenty

of interactive displays, naturethemed puzzles and games, and crafts that will appeal to young and old alike. Scenic highlights: To better enjoy all of the natural beauty this park provides, pick up the Self-Guided Nature Walk brochure from the nature house before you set out. The tour introduces visitors to 15 of the area’s most beautiful features and inhabitants. Nearby attractions: From the nature park, it’s a short drive west along Westminster Highway to the hustle and bustle

of Richmond’s No. 3 Road or the oasis of Minoru Park. Good to know: The park is open daily from dawn to dusk. The nature house is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. In order to protect its fragile ecosystem, dogs and other pets are not permitted in the park. ] Kim Connelly is an avid crafter and mother of one who can occasionally be found pushing her daughter around local trails. She also writes a blog about stroller-friendly walks called Baby Meets Trail (babymeetstrail. blogspot.com).

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highlight of this trail has to be the view at the end. With a stroller, you won’t be able to venture up the rocky path up to the official viewpoint, so if you’re comfortable doing so, it may be worth unstrapping junior and carrying him the last little bit. The payoff is worth the extra effort. Nearby attractions: There are several other parks in the area so if you have to travel a ways to get to Lighthouse Park, plan on hitting at least a few of the others to make the venture worthwhile. Good to know: The park is in an ecologically sensitive area, so stay on the marked trails and observe all park notices during your visit.

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by Christy Laverty

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ecoming a parent for the first time is the beginning of a beautiful and exciting journey, but it is also scary. There are so many unknowns about being a parent for the first time: How will I take care of this person? How will I know what to do? How will I know if I am doing it right? Those are questions nearly all new parents have. One of the best sources of information for parents is speaker and author Barbara Coloroso, who has penned many internationally bestselling parenting books. In 2010, Coloroso re-released one of her most beloved parenting books, Kids Are Worth It! “Young parents’ concerns

How to raise successful kids: today were our concerns a generation ago—slightly different wrapping but the same substance,” says Coloroso in her book. “How can we raise children who are resilient, responsible, and compassionate? How can we avoid raising kids who are praise and reward dependent?” Being a good parent is an important job. Says Coloroso, “How we parent our children determines what kind of society we will have.”’ The 3 Tenets In her book Kids Are Worth It!, Coloroso outlines three tenets parent can use to help them raise caring and responsible children:

1. Kids are worth it. 2. I will not treat a child in a way I myself would not want to be treated. 3. If it works, and leaves a child’s and my own dignity intact, do it. Coloroso says it is important for new parents to keep in mind that it is not about perfection and more about a work in progress. She says that you have to start at it when your children are young, especially when it comes to discipline and alternatives to punishment. Parenting without Punishment In the book, Coloroso talks about ways moms and dads can parent without

using punishment, yelling and confrontation. She talks about the triangle of influence: encouragement, feedback and discipline. Encouraging a child means one or more of these six critical life messages are coming through, delivered by words or by actions: 1. I believe in you. 2. I trust you. 3. I know you can handle this. 4. You are listened to. 5. You are cared for. 6. You are important to me. Feedback enables kids to look at their expression of feelings, their behaviour, and their deeds honestly and realistically. Using the three Cs will help parents offer children

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basics new parents should know eedback in a positive way: 1. Compliments 2. Comments 3. Constructive criticism Discipline gives life to a child’s learning: the process of discipline does four things that the act of punishment cannot do. The steps are: 1. Show children what they have done wrong. 2. Give them ownership of the problem. 3. Help them find ways of solving the problem. 4. Leave their dignity intact. Coloroso says part of successful parenting is allowing children to experience the consequences. If natural consequences are not lifethreatening, morally threatening

or unhealthy, it is good to let a child experience them, without warnings or reminders. But if the natural consequences are life-threatening, morally threatening or unhealthy, as a wise and caring parent, you must intervene. Coloroso says there are two areas where parents need to create routines and stick to them, especially with our busy lives today: mealtime and bedtime. Firstly, families need to eat at least one meal together. Children need to be able to have time to sit with their parents, to talk, to communicate and share with each other and their parents. “We have to have some way of sharing food, that’s not

just fast food eaten in the car or never eaten face to face,” says Coloroso. Secondly, it is essential to make bedtime a routine so kids get enough sleep. Medical research in sleep shows that there are links between lack of sleep and obesity and mental illness. Mealtime and bedtime have got to be routinized but not regimented. Every young parent comes with a parenting tool box compliments of the parents who raised us, the community we grew up in and the culture that we grew up in. Coloroso says parents have to examine the tool box and then load it up with all the tools that we need to raise caring, responsible

children. “I said to my own children that your job is to be a better parent that I was”, says Coloroso. And that is really what it all comes downs to: being a better parent than our parents were to us. It is not about perfection—just being better. ]

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APR 16, 10 am-8 pm: Vaisakhi Parade, Btwn King George Blvd, 120th St (Scott Rd), 80th & 88th Ave, Sry. Celebrating the Sikh New Year Festival and the founding of Khalsa. Food, gifts, singing, dancing, parade. Free event. Info: 604-531-6646

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MAY 28, gate open at 10 am: European Festival, Scandinavian Community Ctr, 6540 Thomas St, Bby. Explore 32 European countries in a day. Displays, marketplace & kids’ tent. Info: eurofestbc.ca JUNE 2011 Jun 5, 8-11 am: ChildRun, BC Children’s Hospital, W 33rd Ave & Heather St, Vanc. A 5K or 1K fun run to help fight childhood cancer. Info: 604-875-2444 or childrun.com JUN 19, 11 am-4 pm: LOVESTRUCK Babies Fair, Creekside Community Ctr, #1 Athletes Way (next to Science World), Vanc. Brought to you by the producers of the popular LOVESTRUCK Bridal show. Fun for the whole family, free diaper bags for the first 200 mommies stuffed with goodies. Info: lovestruckbabies.com ]

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Here are a few suggestions: Creative play At school, children spend the majority of the day “doing as they are told.” Although this may be an effective way to learn, it does not provide the opportunity for your child to use his or her brain in a creative way. Creative thinking is crucial in today’s job market. Employers are looking for individuals who are able to think outside the box, and who can come up with solutions and resolve problems as they arise. The only way your children will be creative as adults, is to allow them time and opportunity to explore their creativity as children. How do we make this happen? First,

child’s extracurricular activities count make sure your child has plenty of time throughout the week to play (that’s right —play). Make sure your child’s toys include building toys, like lego, clay, play-doh, plasticine, art supplies of all kinds, journals, papers of different colors and sizes, dress-up costumes, and stories. As they grow older, encourage story writing, movie-making, photography and activities they can do alone or with friends. If they like video games, find games that have maps they can build or create or stories they can invent. The point is to help them foster their ability to lead, not follow directions. Chores Chores are very important

for children. Knowing they are being counted on to help run the household makes them feel like an essential part of the family. At home, my sons have a choice of either setting the table and picking it up, or cooking dinner. If they cook dinner on their own, I set the table. If they help me cook dinner, then I help them set the table. We started this before they were in kindergarten. Now at eight and 11, they are fully capable of cooking delicious meals, from steak and rice with salad, to lentil stew. They have invented recipes over the years, and take great pride in “cooking something up” for their friends. Chores should not be

viewed as an opportunity for parents to tell children what to do. Instead, allow them to take ownership of their responsibility. This will foster the habit of responsibility and of working independently, a skill that can be acquired at school, but must be reinforced at home. It is your job as a parent to help your child feel proud of being responsible and independent. Friends Having friends over not only allows children to engage in creative, undirected play, but allows them to build social skills at any age. Often, parents think their children only need to acquire social skills during their preschool years. While

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recipes are easy, quick and delicious. They are kid tested and approved. These recipes do freeze well too, so make double and freeze for another day. Salmon with Pumpkin Seed Crust (serves 4) 400-450 grams salmon or any other meaty fish (100 grams per person) 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp horseradish (optional but does not end up being spicy) 1 tbsp mustard (your choice) 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds or nuts 2 tbsp fresh herbs Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the fillets skin side down. In a food processor, grind the pumpkin seeds and the fresh herbs, until the seeds are like coarse breadcrumbs. Combine the mayo, horseradish, and mustard in a

small dish. With a pastry brush, spread the mayonnaise mixture over the salmon. Sprinkle a thick layer of the seed mixture over the salmon and place into the oven. Bake for about 15-20 minutes depending on how well you like your fish to be cooked. Lemon & Roasted Garlic Smashed Potatoes (serves 4) 1-1/4 lbs mini potatoes 6 cloves of garlic, roasted 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp butter pinch salt 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper Take a piece of foil and place garlic inside. Drizzle some olive oil on the garlic and place it in the oven. Use your preheated above oven of 350 degrees F and bake the garlic for about half an hour. Boil or microwave the potatoes until tender. To test the potato’s doneness, pierce

it with a fork. If the potatoes slide off slowly, they are ready. While the potatoes are cooking, grate the peel of the lemon and juice it too. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them if they are boiled. Add butter, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon rind and juice. Use a fork to smash up the potatoes while mixing in all of the ingredients. Serve warm. To round off the dinner steam some green beans or roast some cherry tomatoes. If you are freezing the meals, freeze the fish raw but prepared with the topping. When thawing any foods, they should be put into the refrigerator to thaw the evening before the day of consumption. ] Andrea Undseth is a mother of two and a personal chef in Vancouver. She has been menu planning and preparing meals for families for years. www.theurbanchef.ca

Paternity leave: More dads at home with baby? cont’d from page 33 did not take the time off work, saying they could not afford it. Britain has just recently announced changes to the amount of parental leave available for men to take advantage of, and they’re planning more, acknowledging that: “We know that men need

to be actively encouraged to take time off.” Even in Japan, famed for its workaholic culture, new laws extending parental leave took effect in 2010 with the hopes of encouraging fathers to play a larger role in raising children. Families can access 14 months of parental leave benefits,

if both parents share the time. Of course, fathers can be involved, fathers can have strong relationships with their children, without taking parental leave. But in an era when nearly all mothers work outside the home, sharing the responsibility of caring for a baby during its first year of life sets

a great foundation for a lifetime of equally shared parenting duties. ] Marilee Peters is the director of communications at the BC Council for Families, a provincial non-profit dedicated to supporting families with information and advocacy on parenting and family issues. You can find them at www.bccf.ca

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Ask the Experts, cont’d from page 8 (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH) can also be measured to monitor for ovulation. If a problem exists with ovulation or hormone levels, hormone balancing herbal medicines such as Vitex agnus castus, Mitchella repens, and Chameleirium luteum can be used, depending on whether there is insufficient estrogen or progesterone. NDs who are licenced to prescribe medications can also offer bio-identical hormone therapy

to balance a hormone defect. Male hormone testing can also be conducted if indicated. If an underlying condition such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, or uterine fibroids exists, estrogen-lowering treatments such as ground flax seeds, indole-3-carbinol, and calciumd-glucarate can remove excess estrogen burden. If all lab testing points to normal hormone cycling and normal ovulation, testing can be done to check for heavy

metal accumulation in your body. Heavy metals may include mercury, lead, and cadmium, and can accumulate even without overt exposure. Metals are difficult for the body to excrete, and they cause excessive oxidative stress. Oxidation forms free radicals that can damage DNA, especially the fragile genetic information within your egg or your husband’s sperm. Damaged DNA can lead to a non-viable embryo.

Heavy metals can be removed by a process called chelation, which is administered orally or intravenously. Before starting any herbal medications, supplements, chelators, or hormone therapy, consult your naturopathic doctor. Note: Most treatments are contraindicated during pregnancy and should be discontinued immediately after you become pregnant, or if you think you may be pregnant. ]

Making sense of organic products, cont’d from page 15 time, it is worth buying organic fabric and making some oneof-a-kind bedding sets for the whole family. Towels. Conventionally grown cotton towels, whether they are extra fluffy or regular, come with their own collection of chemicals, from pesticides residue to dyes and bleaching agents. If you can find organic

ones on sale, go for it, at least for your little ones, whose skin is as sensitive as can be. If organic is not an option, buy regular ones and give them a few good washes before using. Natural detergents are a must. Squeaky clean. Look for natural plant-based laundry detergents that biodegrade quickly and are found in

powdered form as a greener alternative to the liquid ones. Fragrance-free detergents are preferable for young babies although there are some green brands that produce lightly scented versions using mild essential oils. There are a few reputable Canadian brands of cleaning products (some are local), and there is a whole range of them,

from all-purpose cleaners, to shower and window cleaners, dish and laundry detergent. A less expensive option is to go for an all-purpose cleaner, a dish detergent and some good laundry detergent to start with. You can also easily make an all-purpose cleaner using vinegar, baking soda, some pure castile soap and a few cont’d on page 34

GOING ORGANIC? 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD AVOID

Polyvinylchloride (PVC) or vinyl. PVC polymer mesh is loaded with phthalate plasticizers that can act as powerful endocrine disruptors. Look for PVC-free alternatives in shower curtains and liners, lunch bags, rain gear for children and pass on the artificially-fragranced products. BPA. It is now banned in Canada but some plastic containers have been found to still contain BPA. Avoid storing greasy foods in plastic

containers and use glass or stainless steel. Use canned foods if you have to, but if fresh is not available frozen is the next best thing. Flame retardants. They may delay fire but they come with ugly side effects. The presence of polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants (PBDEs) can lead to infertility and other hormone-related disorders as well as learning disabilities. PBDEs are added to plastics, electrical

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and electronic equipment and upholstered furniture, including foam products and they are released slowly in the environment, making indoor air an unfortunate source of chemical grief. Always inquire about PBDEs in the products you buy and vacuum often to prevent exposure to PBDEcontaining dust Non-stick kitchenware. Get rid of it. Opt for stainless steel and cast iron kitchenware. Polyfluoroalkyl chemicals found in those

nonstick magic cookware are not worth it. Pesticides, fertilizers. Don’t use them in your garden and stay away from conventionally grown produce especially the ones heavily loaded with pesticides, such as celery, strawberries, blueberries, carrots, grapes, bell peppers, apples and peaches to name a few of the kids’ favourites. Organic is not trendy but necessary.

by Marilee Peters

FEATURE

Paternity leave: More dads staying home with baby?

aking paternity leave is still, even today, a relatively uncommon and potentially risky choice for many Canadian men. What happens when a man tells his employer he’ll be taking several weeks or months off to care for a new baby? Many men still fear that the underlying message their supervisor is hearing sounds something like: “Hey, don’t worry about raises or promotions for me. I’m really not that committed to this whole job thing.” In fact, according to a Statistics Canada report, as recently as 2006, only 11 percent of Canadian fathers outside Quebec claimed parental leave benefits. Of course, add in those Quebec fathers claiming benefits, and the national figure suddenly jumps to 20 percent, or one in five dads spending time at home caring for their new baby. Why the big difference in Quebec? In 2006, Quebec introduced its own provincial parental leave program, which included higher benefit rates (75 percent of a parent’s average weekly income, versus 55 percent in the rest of the country) and a five-week non-transferable leave just for dads, in addition to 32 weeks of shared leave that can be taken by either parent. By contrast, the federal program, available throughout the rest of Canada, offers 35 weeks of shared leave, with no fathers-only time. In Quebec, the effects of the new program were immediate: the numbers

of eligible fathers claiming benefits exploded—from 32 percent before the change to 56 percent in 2006. Regardless of whether we live in Quebec, or in the rest of Canada, most Canadian families today aren’t parenting the way their parents or grandparents did, but outside of ‘la belle province,’ our employers and our lawmakers haven’t quite woken up to the implications of equally shared parenting. More and more, new fathers want—and are expected by their partners to be—hands-on parents, but in many workplaces, the underlying expectation remains that it’s the mother who will be the primary parent, the one to take parental leave and the one to sacrifice career goals, while fathers continue to “bring home the bacon.” Why else are we still talking about the “mommy track”? Back in 2001, when the Canadian government created our current parental leave program, the objectives of the initiative were to promote child development, help parents to balance work and family demands, and—here’s the interesting one—promote gender equality. If more men started to take parental leave, the reasoning went, rigid cultural stereotypes about men’s roles and women’s roles as parents (man = breadwinner, woman = caregiver) would begin to soften. In other words, as time went on, the government hoped, more and more men would find it easier to tell their

bosses that they were taking several weeks off to care for their babies, and more and more men would see caring for their children as a natural part of their fathering role. Well, several years on, it’s a rare father who doesn’t do his share of diapering, but taking parental leave? Overwhelmingly, it’s still Canadian women who take the time off (after all, we’re still calling it “mat leave”). Quite obviously, further incentives, like those available in Quebec, are needed to kick-start this particular cultural shift. An increasing number of countries are starting to realize that simply allowing men to share in parental leave benefits isn’t enough: specific encouragements are necessary before significant numbers of fathers start to take advantage of parental leave. Scandinavian countries, known for their progressive social programs, led the way: in Sweden, families can take up to 16 months of paid parental leave per child, and back in 2002 the government decreed that a minimum of two months of that time must be taken by the father. The effects of this policy on the land of sturdy Vikings? Eighty-five percent of new dads take the time. There is a growing body of international research and evidence that underscores the benefits a strong fatherchild relationship delivers to kids. And how better to build that strong relationship than through quality oneon-one time spent early

on? Studies show that dads who take paternity leave stay more connected to their children. And research also demonstrated that greater father involvement is correlated with better cognitive development in infants, higher educational attainment, fewer behavioural problems in the teen years, lower rates of criminal behaviour and better social functioning. David Sheftel, who coordinates BC’s Father Involvement Network, a community of academics, advocates, and community service providers delivering programs fathers, concurs. “There’s certainly research that shows better attachment, which comes from sensitive responses from a primary caregiver, leads to lots of good short- and long-term outcomes for kids,” he notes. “We know so much about the benefits of having an involved father— kids do better academically, socially, and psychologically. We need to keep working to make sure that message reaches families.” There’s still a long way to go, and not just in Canada. British Prime Minister David Cameron made international headlines last fall when he took parental leave following the birth of his fourth child. New fathers in Britain are entitled to take two weeks of paternity leave within 56 days of the birth of their child, but a study by that country’s Equality and Human Rights Commission has found that 45 percent of new fathers cont’d on page 31

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Organic products, cont’d from page 33

drops of tea tree oil, a powerful antibacterial and disinfectant essential oil. Furniture and flooring. Now here’s a big dilemma. If you’re on a budget you can either go for the cheap plywood furniture (which comes loaded with formaldehyde and other volatile organic fumes) or go with second-hand pieces, which may become those unique darling pieces you’ll love the most. Check the second-hand stuff for bedbugs or silverfish, strip it of old paint and coated it in natural milk-based paint with no volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. If you buy new, look for solid wood furniture made from reclaimed wood. Same goes for flooring. Stay away from laminate and choose from cork, bamboo or reclaimed wood floors. They are pricier but it is money well spent since the floor is where you and your kids will hang out for the next few years of playing and roughhousing. Mattresses. Avoid vinylcovered mattresses if possible and opt for natural mattresses made from latex or wool, the latter being naturally flame retardant and dirt repellant. If a wool mattress is too much for your budget, there are also mattress covers and toppers made from wool or organic cotton. ]

Making the most of extra-curricular activities, cont’d from page 23

planned activities don’t allow children to be as creative or get to know each other in the same way. Play at home or in the backyard gives them control of how they spend their time. Cultural events Although schools do as much as possible to introduce children to cultural events, budgets often don’t allow a lot of exposure to arts and culture. Going to a cultural event as a family is a wonderful way to expand on your child’s knowledge. Take your children to the theatre, the symphony, a music concert, museums and art galleries in your city or in cities nearby. There are often amazing street performers and artists to see, especially during the summer months. Be a tourist in your own town. Make a point of doing the same when traveling. This will teach your children to notice and become acquainted with valuable aspects of our culture, and introduce them to a whole different side of life that they may not appreciate otherwise. Learn about the world Study the world with your children, one continent at a time, then country by country. All you need is a map and an atlas or the Internet. This opens up a world of knowledge and possibilities to your children (no pun intended!). When you travel, learn about a place before you to go it. Allow each family member to choose a site they would like to visit or an activity

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to participate in. Learning about other cultures teaches children about acceptance and understanding. It enables them to appreciate differences, and to be empathetic. Or watch the news as a family and discuss world events together. Alternatively, watch the news yourself and share some of the information with your family. Have conversations about world issues and involve your children in coming up with ideas on how to contribute as responsible citizens, when appropriate. Read together as a family Read with your children, read to your children, and enjoy every moment of your children reading to you. When they are little and can’t read yet, still ask them to tell you a story (they can invent it, with or without a book). You can also plan weekly trips to the local library and choose books to take home and read. It’s been proven that reading boosts your child’s grades at school. It also increases your child’s vocabulary, provides them with valuable knowledge, fosters their imagination and creativity, and allows them to learn about any subject they want. An avid reader is always well regarded by teachers and by society in general. This helps to boost your child’s self-confidence tremendously. Good reading habits are instilled at home, not at school. Co-curricular activities There are some co-

curricular activities that I do recommend, to supplement school. The first is music lessons for your child. Learning to play a musical instrument is beneficial in other academic areas, including math. Your child can choose an instrument that is not learned at school, like guitar or piano, or any instrument that really calls to him or her. If music is not a favourite in your family, try art classes, acting classes, or any other artistic activity, to supplement an area that is often neglected at school. The second is a regular physical activity. This can be a team sport, or an activity like tennis, golf, dance, or circus classes. Anything that gets their hearts racing with excitement and, if possible, fresh air, is beneficial. Family hikes or visits to the park will do too. It does not have to be expensive in order to work. Embrace life with your children, and provide them with the rich opportunities that often cannot be provided in a school environment. This will give your children the true skills they need, to be successful inside and outside of the classroom. ] Natacha V. Beim is a writer, speaker, teacher, and the founder or Core Education & Fine Arts Junior Kindergarten schools (www.cefa.ca). You can reach her at natacha@cefa.ca, or read her blog at natachabeim.com

Are you a budding entrepreneur? cont’d from page 29

your skills to see where your strengths are, as these may give you ideas for your business focus. Determine areas where you might need some support. For example, if you were a natural sales person but hate administration, you might plan to have an admin assistant. What can you do today? For the next month, spend a few hours each week investigating business ideas, networking with other entrepreneurs, or checking into resources available for the self-employed. Set a target for when you might want to pursue your business idea, assess what you need to put in place

to get going, and work on those steps diligently. The bottom line: You don’t have to start a business by yourself or on your own strength. There are resources, programs, and experts that can support you on your journey. Consider your decision, learn from those who have done it before, and boldly court your “dream job.” ] Felicia is a business coach with GhostCEO (www.ghostceo. com), and works with moms who want to build businesses and still have a family life. Get business tips by subscribing to her newsletter at www. vancouvermombusinesscoach. com. Email your questions on business to felicia@ghostceo.com

NEXT ISSUE: Stay tuned for the next issue of urbanbaby & toddler where we will cover key success factors for growing your business, and feature interviews with local moms, who are successful business owners.

USEFUL RESOURCES

Women’s Enterprise Centre www.womensenterprise.ca Offers business loans, skills development workshops, and information sessions on starting and growing your business. Networking Groups There are many women entrepreneur groups locally. A list of them can be found on www.womensenterprise.ca/ networking_connections. For moms, check out Enterprising Moms Network (www.enterprisingmomsnetwork.com) or Momcafé Network (www.momcafenetwork.com). Self Employment Programs w ww.labourmarketservices.gov.bc.ca/job_seekers/self_ employment.html If you are currently on EI or were on maternity or parental leave in the last five years, you might qualify for these programs which provide financial assistance and entrepreneurial support to develop your business plan. Small Business BC www.smallbusinessbc.ca Offers affordable seminars and courses, resources, and advisory services.

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• breastfeeding clinics and/or support. . .............................................. 35 •c hild care resource & referral..................................... 35 • children’s programs................ 36 • circumcision............................ 36 • counselling.............................. 36 • daycare................................... 36 • dental...................................... 36 • diapers, cloth.......................... 36 • doulas..................................... 36 • education................................ 36 • events..................................... 36 • fitness..................................... 36 • food - nutrition........................ 36 • health services........................ 36 • parent-and-tot programs......... 36 • parent-and-tot storytimes.......... 37 • photography........................... 38 • prenatal classes...................... 38 •p ublic health services/ nurses..................................... 38 • retailers - clothing, equipment, accessories & gifts.................. 38 • safety...................................... 39 • sleep consultants.................... 39 • support services..................... 39 • ultrasounds - 3D/4D............... 39 • vasectomy............................... 39 Breastfeeding Clinics and/or Support Abbotsford Health Unit 104–34194 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford 604-864-3400 Drop-in breastfeeding clinics & breast milk depot for breast milk bank BC Women’s Hospital Breastfeeding Classes 4500 Oak St, Vancouver, 604-875-2282 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only Bloom Breastfeeding Center* Nurturing health, connection and joy for mom and baby. Our comprehensive services include lactation consultants, pump rentals, classes and supplies that support breastfeeding. www.bloombreastfeeding.com 604-609-3550 See ad on page 25 Burnaby Hospital 3935 Kincaid St, Bury; 604-434-4211 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only Burnaby Region–Fraser Health Authority 604-918-7605 Drop-in breastfeeding services at two locations: • McGill Library, Program Room: Wed, 1–3 pm 4595 Albert St, Burnaby • Eastburn Community Centre: Thurs, 1–3 pm 7435 Edmonds, Burnaby Cloverdale Public Health Unit 17536–58th Ave, Surrey 604-575-5100 Coquitlam Preventative Health Services 200–205 Newport Dr, Port Moody 604-949-7200 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only Guildford Public Health Unit 10233–153rd St, Surrey 604-587-4750 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only (available Tues afternoons & Fri mornings)

Breastfeeding Clinics and/or Support cont’d La Leche League 604-520-4623 Serving the Lower Mainland www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca Langley Public Health Unit 22033 Fraser Hwy, Langley 604-532-2300 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only Milk Bank at BC’s Children’s Hospital 4480 Oak St, Vancouver 604-875-2282 Donate or receive breast milk Newborn Hotline 604-737-3737 Telephone info & referral service for questions about babies birth to age 2. Open 24 hours. Serves Richmond & Vancouver. North Shore Health Region 604-983-6700 Serving North & West Vancouver North Surrey Public Health Unit 220–10362 King George Hwy, Surrey 604-587-7900 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre 2110 West 43rd Ave, Vancouver 604-261-6366 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only; avail Wed am Richmond Health Department 7000 Westminster Hwy, Richmond 604-233-3150 By appointment only, Weds, 1-3pm South Delta-Ladner Public Health Unit 4470 Clarence Taylor Way, Ladner 604-952-3550 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only Vancouver Breastfeeding Clinic 340–943 W Broadway, Vancouver 604-738-1912 www.breastfeedingclinic.com White Rock Public Health Unit 1185 Centre St, White Rock 604-542-4000 Breastfeeding clinics by appt only Child Care Resource & Referral Abbotsford Child Care Resource & Referral 100 - 32475 Simon Ave, Abbtfd 604-850-7934, www.childcarechoices.ca Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR)* Your community’s best source of child care information & resources. Supporting families and child care providers in BC. Toll-free: 1-888-338-6622 www.ccrr.bc.ca See ad on page 25 Child Care Options Resource & Referral 6878 King George Highway, Surrey 604-572-8032 childcareoptions@options.bc.ca www.childcareoptions.ca Serving Surrey, White Rock & Delta Langley Child Care Resource & Referral 20577 Fraser Hwy, Langley, 604-533-4425 North Shore Child Care Resource & Ref 201–935 Marine Dr, N Van, 604-985-7138

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Child Care Resource & Referral cont’d

Counselling

Events cont’d

Health Services

Richmond Child Care Resource & Referral 190–700 Minoru Blvd, Rmd 604-279-7020

Tania Zulkoskey Counselling* Counselling can help strengthen relationshipos, sort out mixed feelings and process trauma. LGBTQ welcomed. Your family story begins with you. 604-771-8647 tzcounselling@ yahoo.ca See ad on page 13

Lovestruck Baby and Family Fair* Lovestruck Baby and Family Fair is Vancouver’s most interactive family event. Entertainment, fashion and fun await. The first 200 families get a free tote bag stuffed with goodies. June 19 @ #1 Athletes Way next to Science World. www.lovestruckbabies.com See ad on page 9

Dr. Ayla Wilson, ND* Dr. Wilson is a naturopathic physician with a holistic family medicine practice. Pediatrics, prenatal, fertility, autism, and ADHD. Naturopathic care for you and your little ones! 604-988-1411 www.DrAylaWilson.com See ad on page 18

Once Upon a Belly* The place for bellies, babies and beyond. An exciting new festival for new and expecting families. Once Upon a Belly will bring together everything your growing family will need! Join us May 28, 2011, 11 am - 4 pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vanc www.onceuponabelly.com See ad on page 4

Hypnomammas* Offering Hypnomammas: complete childbirth education & hypnosis at their best! Hypnosis for fertility, pregnancy, birth and beyond. Enjoy your baby’s birth! www.hypnomammas.com 604-375-8831 See ad on page 20

Fitness

BURNABY

Sea to Sky Child Care Resource & Referral • 38370 Buckley Ave, Squamish 604-815-4144 • Pemberton 1-877-894-6106 (Grace) Sunshine Coast Child Care Resource & Referral • 5520 Trail Ave, Sechelt; 604-885-5657 • 659 North Road, Gibsons; 604-886-3103 • Pender Harbour; 604-883-2827 Vancouver Child Care Resource Centre 2772 E. Broadway, 604-709-5661 www.childcareresource.ca Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre 2772 East Broadway, Vancouver 604-709-5661, www.wstcoast.org Westcoast Family Info & Referral 2772 East Broadway, Vancouver 604-709-5699; www.wstcoast.org YMCA Child Care Resource & Referral Serving Burnaby, New Westminster, and the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra) • Tri-Cities: 1130 C Austin Ave, Coquitlam 604-931-3400; triccrr@ vanymca.org • Burnaby/New Westminster: 33–250 Willingdon Ave, Bby 604-294-1109; vanymca.org Children’s Programs Aquaventures Swim Centre* “A Vancouver swimstation since 1984!” Tropical warm water and excellent teachers make every lesson an aqua-adventure! 604-736-7946 www.aquaventuresswim.com See our ad on page 20 BrightStars Program* Enrich your life with the BrightStars Program and let your child blossom. Learn dance, music and movement in this highly energetic and caring program. Classes held in Kitsilano, Yaletown & Dunbar from 1 - 13 years old. Please call Miss Jordan at 604662-8554 or email info@ brightstars.ca www.brightstars.ca See ad on page 16 Gymboree Play & Music* www.gymboreeclasses.com Our locations: Vanc & North Shore: 604-739-1190 Email: vancouverbc@gymboreeclasses.com Coquitlam/Tri-Cities: 604-945-4967 Email: coquitlambc@ gymboreeclasses.com Award-winning play, music, arts and baby signs classes for newborns to 5-year-olds. See ad on page 6 Circumcision Pollock Clinics* Dr. Pollock is a pioneer in North America in developing a virtually bloodless and painless 40-second procedure for infant circumcision. Dr. Pollock has safely performed over 28,000 circumcisions (from newborn to six months) with an extremely low complication rate. 604-717-6200 www.circumcisionvancouver.com See ad on page 14

Daycare Kuddles Daycare Programs* Full- and part-time daycare programs for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. 370 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver 604-729-6538 or info@ kuddles.ca See ad on page 26 Dental Tot 2 Teen Dental Care* Dr. Anita B. Gartner Inc. #219-179 Davie Street, Vanc, 604-569-3669 www.tot2teendental.com admin@ tot2teendental.com “Your child’s care is our focus.” See ad on page 10 Diapers, Cloth Happy Nappy Cloth Diaper Service* Happy Nappy is the new way to cloth diaper your child. Happy Nappy diapers are just as convenient and absorbent as other diaperese, and best of all, Happy Nappy is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. langley@ happynappy.ca www.happynappy.ca, 604-539-8322 See ad on page 5 Little Monkey Cloth Diaper Store* Thinking about using cloth diapers? We have everything you need. BumGenius, Fuzzibunz, Rockin Green, One Size and more. Local pick-up available. www.littlemonkeystore.com 778-886-2522 See ad on page 24 Doulas Doulas of North America (DONA) 1-888-788-DONA; www.DONA.org Doula Services Association, BC 604-515-5588; www.bcdoulas.org Education Core Education & Fine Arts* CORE Education & Fine Arts is Canada’s first Junior Kindergarten school. Highly recognized for its leading academic program. For more information about our schools or to find a location near you, please visit www.cefa.ca for more details. See ad on page back cover Events Bellies to Babies Celebration* A one-of-a-kind event offering unique opportunities for new and expectant parents and grandparents to explore and shop for trendy baby fashions, decor and more. Community resources and support services also on site. Admission by donation. April 10, 2011, 11 am - 4 pm Croation Cultural Ctr, 3250 Commercial, Vanc, Auditorium I, Main Level www.belliestobabiescelebration.com See ad on page 2

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Runners and Booties* Runners and Booties Fitness offers specially designed fitness classes for mom and baby since 2005. Come try our new program Salsa Babies and Salsa Tots. For information call 778-285-6265. See ad on page 22 The Natural Training Systems* Personal trainer, Chantelle Alessio 604-365-1377 chantellealessio@ hotmail.com See ad on page 25 Food–Nutrition BC Women’s Hospital Nutrition counselling for pregnant women. Free service/no referral necessary. 604875-2330 Corinne Eisler, Registered Dietitian, Pediatric Nutrition Expert* Corinne is a registered dietitian and pediatric nutrition expert that can help you with your child’s nutrition or feeding issues, and she will help you and your child to be a confident happy eater! Visit www.eislerforkids.ca for more info. See ad on page 13 Recipes to the Rescue* Recipes to the Rescue is a free newsletter for the everyday cook adding inspiration to the routine of daily cooking. Simple recipes full of fresh seasonal foods. To receive the free seasonal newsletter, go to www. recipestotherescue.ca. See ad on page 12 Vitamin K Nutrition Consulting* Helping parents have fast, easy, healthy meals that both you and your kids will enjoy! Introducing solids, picky eaters, meal planning, grocery store tours & kitchen essentials. 604-506-0399 www.vitaminkconsulting.com See ad on page 12

Parent & Tot Programs Bonsor Recreation Centre 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, 604-439-1860 Burnaby Family Place Drop-in for parents and their kids 0-6 yrs 410 Clare Ave, Burnaby, 604-299-5112 CG Brown Memorial Pool 3702 Kensington Ave, Burnaby, 604-299-9374 Cameron Recreation Centre 9523 Cameron St, Burnaby, 604-421-5225 Confederation Comm Centre 4585 Albert St, Burnaby, 604-294-1936 Eastburn Community Centre 7435 Edmonds St, Burnaby, 604-525-5361 Edmonds Community Centre 7282 Kingsway, Burnaby, 604-525-1671 Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre 240 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, 604-298-SWIM Willingdon Heights Community Centre 1491 Carleton Ave, Burnaby, 604-299-1446 CLOVERDALE CloverValley Family Resource Place 604-671-9079 COQUITLAM Chimo Indoor Swimming Pool 620 Poirier, Coquitlam, 604-933-6027 COQUITLAM cont’d City Centre Aquatic Complex 1210 Pinetree, Coquitlam, 604-927-6999 Pinetree Community Centre 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, 604-927-6960 Poirier Community Centre 630 Poirier, Coquitlam, 604-933-6010 DELTA Ladner Leisure Centre 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, 604946-3310

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DELTA cont’d

NORTH VANCOUVER cont’d

VANCOUVER cont’d

Sungod Recreation Centre 7815–112th St, Delta, 604-952-3075

Seylynn recCentre 605 Mountain Hwy, N Vanc, 604-987-7529

Britannia Pool 1661 Napier St, Vanc, 604-718-5800

Trout Lake Community Centre 3350 Victoria Dr, Vanc, 604-257-6955

Winskill Aquatic & Fitness Centre 5575 9th Avenue, Delta, 604-952-3005

William Griffith recCentre 851 W Queens Rd, N Vanc, 604-987-7529

Champlain Heights 3350 Maquinna Dr, Vanc, 604-718-6575

Vancouver Aquatic Centre 1050 Beach Ave, Vanc, 604-665-3424

FRASER VALLEY

W.V. Family Place Adventure Playground Bldg, Ambleside Park, 604-925-7172

Coal Harbour Comm Centre 480 Broughton, Vanc, 604-718-8222

West End Community Centre 870 Denman St, Vanc, 604-257-8333

Douglas Park Comm Centre 801 W 22nd Ave, Vanc, 604-257-8130

West Point Grey Community Centre 4397 W 2nd Ave, Vancouver, 604-257-8140

The Family Resource Program Network of the Lower Fraser Valley offers toy libraries, drop-in programs, support, art activities. Alexandra Family Place, 604-535-0015 Bridgeview Family Place ,604-580-2344 Delta Family Place, 604-591-9262 Guildford Family Place, 604-583-3844 Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS 13629 – 108th Avenue, Surrey, 604-5842008 Ladner Family Place, 604-946-0324 Langley Family Place, 604-534-7921 Newton Family Place, 604-572-8032 South Delta Family Place, 604-946-6622 Semiahmoo Family Place, 604-535-6263 Whalley Family Place, 604-580-2344

PORT COQUITLAM Hyde Creek Recreation Centre 1379 Laurier, Port Coquitlam, 604-927-7946 www.portcoquitlam.ca Port Coquitlam Recreation Ctr 2150 Wilson, P Coquitlam, 604-927-7970 www.portcoquitlam.ca PORT MOODY Kyle Recreation Centre 125 Kyle St, P Moody, 604-469-4561 ww.cityofportmoody.com Port Moody Recreation Complex 300 Ioco Rd, P Moody, 604-469-4556 www.cityofportmoody.com RICHMOND

LANGLEY

Cambie Centre 4111 Jacombs, Richmond, 604-233-8399

Douglas Recreation Centre 20550 Douglas Crescent, 604-514-2865

City Centre/Lang Centre 140–8279 Saba, Richmond, 604-233-8910

Langley Civic Centre 20699–29th Ave, Langley, 604-530-1323

Hamilton Centre 5140 Smith Dr, Richmond, 604-718-8055

WC Blair Recreation Centre 2220 Fraser Hwy, Langley, 604-533-6170

Minoru Aquatic Centre 7560 Minoru Gate, Rmd, 604-718-8020

Walnut Grove Comm Ctr & Aquatic Ctr 8889 Walnut Grove Drive, 604-882-0408

Richmond Family Place 8660 Ash St, 604-278-4336

NEW WESTMINSTER

Sea Island Centre 7140 Miller, Richmond, 604-718-8000

Canada Games Pool & Fitness Centre 65 E 6th Ave, New West, 604-526-4281 Centennial Community Centre & Fitness 65 E. 6th Ave, New West, 604-777-5100 Century House-Moody Park recCentre 620–8th St, New West, 604-519-1066 New Westminster Family Place #101-93 Sixth St, New West, 604-520-3666 Songs, crafts, parent education classes. All programs free, Mon - Sat, 9:30 - 11:30 am; Mon & Tues 1 - 3 pm.

Lynn Valley recCentre 3590 Mountain Hwy, N Vanc,604-987-7529 Parkgate recCentre 3625 Banff Crt, N Vanc, 604-987-7529 Ron Andrews recCentre 931 Lytton, North Vanc, 604-987-7529

Hastings Community Centre 3096 E Hastings, Vanc, 604-718-6200 Kensington Community Centre 5175 Dumfries, Vanc, 604-718-6200 Kerrisdale Community Centre 5851 W Boulevard, Vanc, 604-257-8100 Killarney Community Centre 6260 Killarney, Vanc, 604-718-8200 Kitsilano Community Centre 2690 Larch St, Vancouver, 604-257-6976 Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Drop-in for paprents and their children 0-6 yrs. M-F, 9:30 - 11:30 am. 2325 W 7th Ave ,Vanc, 604-736-3588

West Vancouver Community Centre 780–22nd, West Vancouver, 604-925-7270 West Vancouver Family Place Drop-in for parents/caregivers & preschool children (infant to 6 yrs), 604-925-7172 Gleneagles Community Centre 5575 Marine, West Vancouver, 604-921-2100 Parent & Tot Storytimes (FREE) Call or visit each branch for details. ABBOTSFORD Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way 604-859-7814, ext 229 MSA Centennial Library 33660 South Fraser Way 604-853-1753 Mount Lehman Library 5875 Mount Lehman Road 604-856-4988

Marpole Family Place 1305 W 70th Ave, Vanc, 604-263-1405

Cameron Branch 9523 Cameron, Burnaby, 604-421-5454

Thompson Centre 5151 Granville Ave, Rmd, 604-718-8422

Marpole–Oakridge Community Centre 990 W 59th Ave, Vanc, 604-257-8180

McGill Branch 4595 Albert, Burnaby, 604-299-8955

West Richmond Centre 9180 No 1 Rd, Rmd, 604-718-8400

Mount Pleasant Community Centre 3160 Ontario St, Vanc, 604-713-1888

COQUITLAM

SURREY

Mount Pleasant Family Centre 2910 St George St, Vanc, 604-872-5213

Fleetwood Recreation Centre 15996–84 Ave, Surrey, 604-401-5003

Karen Magnusson recCentre 2300 Kirkstone Pl, N Vanc, 604-987-7529

Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House 2131 Renfrew St, Vanc, 604-251-1225 Every Fri, 1–3:30 pm. Cantonese Family Drop-in free for parents with kids 6 & under.

WEST VANCOUVER

Steveston Centre 4111 Moncton, Richmond, 604-718-8080

MAPLE RIDGE

Delbrook recCentre 600 Queens Rd, North Vanc, 604-987-7529

False Creek Community Centre 1318 Cartwright, Vanc, 604-257-8195

West Side Family Place 2819 W 11th Ave, 604-738-2819

South Arm Centre 8880 Williams, Richmond, 604-718-8060

Cloverdale Recreation Centre 6220–184 St, Surrey, 604-502-6400

NORTH VANCOUVER

Eastside Family Place 1655 William St, Vanc, 604-255-9841

Kitsilano Neighbourhood House @ Acadia Pk Multicultural drop-in for parents and their children 0-4 yrs. M, W, F, 10 - 11:30 am. Acadia Park & Apartments, 2707 Tennis Crescent, UBC Campus, Vanc 604-736-3588

Queensborough Community Centre 920 Ewen, New West, 604-525-7388 Maple Ridge Public Library 130 - 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd 604-467-7417

Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar, Vancouver, 604-222-6060

BURNABY Bob Prittle Metrotown Branch 6100 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, 604-436-5420

Poirier St Branch 575 Poirier, Coquitlam, 604-937-4144 City Centre Branch 3001 Burlington Dr, Coquitlam, 604-927-3561

Guildford Recreation Centre 15105-105 Ave, Surrey, 604-502-6360

Movies for Mommies* Wednesdays, 12:30 pm The Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway (at the Commercial Skytrain station), Vancouver www.moviesformommies.com See ad on page 29

Newton Recreation Centre 7120-136B St, Surrey, 604-501-5040

Renfrew Park Community Centre 2929 E 22nd Ave, Vanc, 604-257-8388

South Surrey Recreation Centre 2199–148 St, Surrey, 604-502-6200

Riley Park Community Centre 50 E 30th Ave, Vancouver, 604-257-8545

Surrey Sport & Leisure Co 16555 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, 604-501-5950

Roundhouse Community Centre 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vanc, 604-713-1800

1321A - 56 Street 604-943-2271

North Surrey Recreation Centre 10275–135 Street, Surrey, 604-502-6300

South Vancouver Family Place 7710 Nanaimo St, Vanc, 604-325-5213

MAPLE RIDGE

VANCOUVER

Strathcona Community Centre 601 Keefer St, Vancouver, 604-713-1838

Britannia Community Centre 1661 Napier St, Vanc, 604-718-5800

DELTA George Mackie Library 8440 112 St, Delta, 604-594-8155 Ladner Pioneer Library 4683 - 51 Street 604-946-6215 Tsawwassen Library

Maple Ridge Public Library 130 - 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Mpl Ridge 604-467-7417

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MISSION

VANCOUVER cont’d

Mission Library 33247 Second Avenue, 604-826-6610

Hastings VPL 2674 E Hastings, Vanc, 604-665-3959

Guildford Public Health Unit 100–10233-153 St, Sry, 604-587-4750

NEW WESTMINSTER

Joe Fortes VPL 870 Denman, Vanc, 604-665-3972

Kia Porter Photography* Capturing fun, capturing chaos...capturing life! Candid portraiture in colour or black & white. On location or in the comfort of your own home. Digital negatives always included! www.kiaporter.com 604-787-4236 See ad on page 20 Plus One Photography* My aim is to capture a moment of your child and preserve it in a story. www.plusonephotography.com zeynep@plusonephotography.com See ad on page 24

New Westminster Preventive Health Services 537 Carnarvon, New West, 604-777-6740

New Westminster Public Library 716–6th Ave, New West, 604-527-4660 NORTH VANCOUVER Lynn Valley Main Library 1280 E 27th St, N Vanc, 604-984-0286 Capilano Branch 3045 Highland Blvd, N Vanc, 604-987-4471 Parkgate Branch 3675 Banff Crt, N Vanc, 604-929-3727 PORT COQUITLAM Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coq, 604-927-7999 RICHMOND Brighouse–Main Branch 100–7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond, 604-231-6401 Cambie Branch Cambie Shopping Plaza (SW corner) 150–11590 Cambie Road, Richmond 604-273-ABCD (2223) Ironwood Branch 8200–11688 Steveston Hwy, Richmond 604-231-6468 Steveston Branch 4111 Moncton, Richmond, 604-274-2012 SURREY Cloverdale Branch 5642–176A St, Surrey, 604-576-1384 Fleetwood Branch 15996–84 Ave, Surrey, 604-572-5922 Guildford Branch 15105–105 Ave, Surrey, 604-588-5015 Newton Branch 13795–70 Ave, Surrey, 604-596-7401 Ocean Park Branch 12854–17 Ave, Surrey, 604-502-6304 Port Kells Branch 18885–88 Ave, Surrey, 604-882-0733 Strawberry Hill Branch 7399–122 St, Surrey, 604-501-5836 Whalley Branch 10347–135 St, Surrey, 604-588-5951 VANCOUVER Britannia VPL Branch 1661 Napier, Vancouver, 604-665-2222 Central Library VPL 350 W Georgia St, Vanc, 604-331-3663 Champlain Heights VPL 7110 Kerr St, Vancouver, 604-665-3955 Collingwood VPL Branch 2985 Kingsway, Vanc, 604-665-3953 Dunbar VPL Branch 4515 Dunbar, Vanc, 604-665-3968 Firehall Library 1455 W 10th Ave, Vanc, 604-665-3970 Fraserview VPL 1950 Argyle Dr, Vanc, 604-665-3957

Kerridale VPL 2112 W 42nd Ave, Vanc, 604-665-3974 Kensington VPL 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews, Vancouver, 604-665-3961 Kitsilano VPL 2425 MacDonald, Vanc, 604-665-3976 Marpole VPL 8386 Granville St, Vanc, 604-665-3978 Mount Pleasant VPL 370 E Broadway, Vanc, 604-665-3962 Oakridge VPL 101–650 W 41st Ave, Vanc, 604-665-3980 Renfrew VPL 2969 E 22nd Ave, Vanc, 604-257-8705 Riley Park VPL 3981 Main St, Vancouver, 604-665-3964 South Hill VPL 6076 Fraser, Vancouver, 604-665-3965 Strathcona Community Library 592 Pender St, Vancouver, 604-665-3967 West Point Grey VPL 4480 W 10th Ave, Vanc, 604-665-3982 WEST VANCOUVER West Vancouver Memorial Library 1950 Marine, West Vanc, 604-925-7400 Photography Ashleigh Wells Photography* 778-228-7387 info@ashleighwellsphotography.com www.ashleighwellsphotography.com See ad on page 26 Bopomo Pictures* Bopomo offers a modern and fresh approach to studio photography combining convenience, fun and affordability with high-quality photography. Session fees only $29.95! Two locations: • 2631 W Broadway, Vanc; 604-678-1411 • 110-15745 Croydon Dr (The Shops at Morgan Crossing), Surrey, 778-294-0711 www.bopomo.ca See ad on page 14 Eclipse Photography* Award-winning and over 20 years of experience, photographer Kimberly Mara specializes in maternity, newborns & family portraiture. B/W and colour. Open 6 days/week. In studio or on location. Studio is 600 sq ft with all amenities including makeup, change room/ baby room & washroom. 604-984-7427; eclipsephotography@shaw.ca Online gallery: www.eclipsephotography.ca See ad on page 11 Jillian Kirby Baby* Trust those first moments of your baby’s life to newborn and baby specialist photographer Jillian Kirby. Discover the comfort, quality and attention to detail of working with a boutique baby photographer. www.jilliankirbybaby.com 604-807-6687 See ad on page 13

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Studio 32* Photography for your tragically hip toddlers. Libby loves being behind the camera to give you art from the heart. So go ahead and be silly, cool, naughty or shy! www.studio32photography.com See ad on page 21

Langley Public Health Unit 20389 Fraser Hwy, Lang, 604-539-2900 Maple Ridge Preventive Health Services 400-22470 Dewdney Trunk, Maple Ridge 604-476-7000

Newton Public Health Unit 200–7337–137 St, Sry, 604-592-2000 North Delta Public Health Unit 11245–84 Ave, Delta, 604-507-5400 North Surrey Public Health Unit 220–10362 King George Hwy, Sry 604-587-7900 Port Coq Preventive Health Services 2266 Wilson, Pt Moody, 604-777-8700

Veridamo Photography* We are looking for children to participate in the 3nd annual “Kids of Vancouver” coffee table book. Proceeds go directly to local food bank children’s programs. www.kidsofvancouver.com www.veridamo.com 604-910-7020 See ad on page 8

Port Moody Preventive Health Services 200-205 Newport, Pt Moody, 604-949-7200

Prenatal Classes

West Comm Health Centre 990–22nd St, West Vanc; 604-904-6200

BC Women’s Hospital 604-875-2169 Belly to Baby Prenatal Education* Sarah Alexander, RN; 604-469-2698 www.bellytobaby.ca; bellytobaby@ shaw.ca A comprehensive course that empowers and equips women and their birth partners with knowledge and confidence for their birth. Weekend and private courses avail. Canada’s 1st retailer for the Dunstan Baby Language. Obstetrical TENS machine rentals (decrease labour pain without medication). Twins class coming in January 2011. See ad on page 16 Douglas College 604-527-5476 Serving Rmd, N Delta, Sry, & Langley Lower Mainland Childbearing Society 604-878-1031/registrar@childbearing.org North Vancouver Health Department 604-983-6863 St. Paul’s Hospital 604-806-8298 Preschool Kiddies Korner Preschool* Kiddies Korner Preschool is a nurturing environment where children learn through play. Call 604-941-4919 to book an observation day to see an amazing learning experience! 2211 Prairie Avenue, Port Coquitlam Visit www.kkp.ca for more information See ad on page 15 Public Health Services/Nurses Burnaby Preventive Health Services 300–4946 Canada Way, Burnaby 604-918-7605 Cloverdale Public Health Unit 17536–58th Ave, Sry, 604-575-5100 Coquitlam Preventive Health Srv 200–205 Newport, Pt Mdy, 604-949-7200

North Shore Community Health Services Central Community Health Centre 5th floor, 132 W Esplanade, North Vancouver, 604-983-6700 Parkgate Community Health Centre 2 Fl, 3625 Banff Crt, N Vanc,604-904-6450

Richmond Health Department 7000 Westminster Hwy, Rmd,604-233-3150 S. Delta-Ladner Publ Health Unit 4470 Clarence Taylor, Ldner, 604-952-3550 Vancouver Community Health Services Evergreen Community Health Centre 3425 Crowley Dr, Vanc; 604-872-2511 North Community Health Office 200–1651 Commercial, Vanc; 604-2533575 Pac Spirit Community Health Centre 2110 W 43rd Ave, Vanc; 604-261-6366 Raven Song Community Health Centre 2450 Ontario St, Vanc, 604-709-6400 South Community Health Office 6405 Knight St, Vanc; 604-321-6151 Three Bridges Community Health Centre 1292 Hornby St, Vanc; 604-736-9844 White Rock Public Health Unit 1185 Centre St, Wh Rock, 604-542-4000 Retailers–Clothing, Equipment, Accessories & Gifts Active Baby* With the largest selection of active, outdoor and green products for newborn to 4, ACTIVE BABY is a destination of active families at its Capilano Mall location on the North Shore, and online at: www.activebaby.ca 604-986-8977; info@activebaby.ca See ad on page 18 Along Comes A Baby* Along Comes A Baby is 6000 sq ft of moms’ paradise. We have what moms want! Bum Genius, Phil & Ted’s, Graco, Peg Perego, Ergo, Peanut Shell, Medela, Avent & more. Take exit 258 go east 1-1/2 blocks on L behind I-Hop. 436 W. Bakerview St., 104, Bellingham, WA www.alongcomesababy.com 360-671-5523 See ad on page 10

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Baby On Board* Baby On Board sells strollers by Peg Perego, BOB, Maclaren, Mountain Buggy, Bugaboo, Baby Jogger, Valco Baby and Britax. We carry a carefully selected assortment of the finest baby products plus a complete assortment of care products. Two locations: • Richmond Ctr Mall (Rmd), 604-273-0884 • Sunwood Square Mall (Coq),778-285-8282 www.babyonboard.ca See ad on page 19

Moojoes Kids Gear Inc.* Quality kids gear for everyday use. Our products are useful, environmentally friendly, inspiring for kids, and free of harmful substances. www.moojoes.com 604-916-2336 See ad on page 17

Zoolu Organics* Eco-chic, stylish & sustainable clothing for kids. Zoolu proves that organic doesn’t have to mean boring and kids’ clothing doesn’t have to be cliché or cutesy. www.zooluorganics.com See ad on page 18

Boomers and Echoes Kids & Maternity* The North Shore’s largest selection of new and quality consigned, newborn to size 8 and maternity and nursing wear. Furniture, carseats and strollers. Great selection of Melissa & Doug toys. Serving families for over 25 years. 1985 Lonsdale, North Vancouver 604-984-6163 www.boomersandechoes.com See ad on page 21 Coco & Tini* Naturally pure hair and bath care for little ones info@cocoandtini.com www.cocoandtini.com See ad on page 6 Granville Island Toy Company, The* Providing children with unique and educational toys that engage and entertain. We have a great selection of eco-friendly toys, as well as toys that are manufactured locally, within Canada and the United States. Open 10 am - 6 pm every day. Two locations: • 3298 Main St, Vanc, 604-875-0065 •#11 - 1496 Cartwright St, Kids Market, Granville Island, 604-684-0076 See ad on page 25 HeidiKids* We provide quality wooden toys for small kids. www.heidikids.com See ad on page 22 JennaBean Designs* Fresh and unique! Our handmade baby books provide information and features all in one book. We design our books around your desires in creating that perfect keepsake for your baby. Choose from one of our adorable baby books or customize your own! Contact us at jennabeans@ shaw.ca www.jennabeandesigns.com See ad on page 16 Kids Market* Endlessly fun and fascinating stores! 30 unique shops and services for kids and kidsat-heart. Fashion, toys, games, costumes and more. Kids’ hair salon, play area and arcade. Open daily, 10 am - 6 pm. 1496 Cartwright, Granv Is, 604-689-8447 www.kidsmarket.ca See ad on page 11 Lussobaby* Where discerning parents discover modern nursery furniture, stylish clothing for little ones, locally-made organic gifts. Plus essentials for meal time, bath time and play time. 1037 Marine Drive, North Vancouver 778-340-0648; www.lussobaby.ca See ad on page 3

Mother of a Sale* A one-stop shopping discount website geared towards moms looking for the best brands at the best price. www.motherofasale.com See ad on page 23 Odette Alfaro Jewelry* Personalized handstamped jewelry designs, perfect for everyday wear, ranging from keepsake mommy necklace to masculine military tags. All pieces can be customized to your names, dates, words or phrases. www.odettealfaro.com See ad on page 28 Pacific Basket Company* Creative gift giving at its finest. 201 - 15 Braid St, New Westminster, BC 604-522-0246; Toll-free: 866-425-2139 www.pacificbasketco.com order@ pacficbasketco.com See ad on page 29 Pebble* The lifestyle store for kids 0-6 years. At Pebble, you’ll find a unique selection of toys, clothing, bedding, bath & feeding products. Visit us at 2675 Arbutus St (at W 11th), Vancouver, or shop online at www. pebblebaby.com 604-568-6923 See ad on page 27 Room for Two* Room for Two is your best pre and post birth resource centre. Along with maternity and nursing wear, breastfeeding items such as bras and pumps are our specialty. Owner, Lorena, is a 20-year experienced doula and childbirth educator. 1409 Commercial Dr, Vancouver 604-255-0508 See ad on page 21 The Party Monkey - Your online party supplies store* Western Canada’s new store. Carrying supplies for birthdays, baby showers, bridal, themes & other special occasions. www.thepartymonkey.ca or call 778-298-1777 or email info@thepartymonkey.ca See ad on page 10 Twinklebelle Design* Mom/kid-approved lines of products, designed by Vancouver moms: - Grow-with-me sun hats - Non-slip hair accessories - Funky bibs - Nursing covers that double as stroller sun shades - Handmade baby knits & more www.twinklebelle.net See ad on page 27

Safety Babysafe Childproofing* Helping families across the Lower Mainland create safe and secure environments fo their little ones to grow and thrive in. Babysafe offers home safety consultations, products and installation. www.babysafechildproofing.ca 604-866-8939 See ad on page 22 Sleep Consultants Hushababy Consulting* Teach your baby/child to sleep through the night and take great naps! Professional and dedicated to providing the best, prompt service to your family. Baby sleeping manuals also available for your convenience. www.hushababy.com See ad on page 17 Sleep Sense, Crystal DiNicolo, professional child sleep consultant* Customized plans to teach your child to sleep through the night and take superb naps! Very supportive, dedicated and compassionate service www.sleepsense.net/vancouver 604-469-7077 See ad on page 15 Support Services BC Women’s Hospital Nutrition counselling for pregnant women. Free service/no referral necessary 604-875-2330 Best Babies of the Langleys Supporting at-risk pregnant & postnatal women. 100–20689 Fraser Hwy, Langley 604-530-2772 Best Start Parenting Centre Parenting groups, seminars, tel counselling. 604-925-0831 (fees & registration) Cherish Childbirth Care (formerly Vancouver Childbirth Services) www.CherishChildbirth.com 604-626-1079 Coquitlam Pregnancy Concern Ctr 2512 Arundel Lane, Coq 604-939-2633 Health Link BC 811 or www.healthlinkbc.ca Healthiest Babies Possible Free outreach programs for pregnant moms. Bby/New West: 604-659-2225 Abbotsford/Langley: 604-859-7681 Coq/Mp Rdg/Pt Coq/Pt Mdy: 604-777-8718 Sry/Delta/White Rock: 604-583-1017 Vancouver: 604-877-4672 Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre of SACS 13629 - 108th Avenue, Sry 604-584-2008 Maple Ridge Family Education & Support Ctr 604-467-6055

Support Services cont’d Monarch House Autism Centre* Offering an interdisciplinary approach to treating individuals with ASD. 3185 Willingdon Green Burnaby, BC V5G 4P3 604-205-9204 www.monarchhouse.ca See ad on page 4 Pacific Post Partum Support Society 104–1416 Commercial Dr, Vanc 604-255-7999 Parent Support Services Parent Support Circles Prog throughout BC. FREE service. 604-669-1616; 1-800-665-6880 www.parentssupportbc.ca South Community Birth Program 6405 Knight St, Vancouver; 604-321-6151 Surrey-Delta Parents of Multiples 604-626-4550, twinmom@ shaw.ca Woman Care, BC Family Care 31-22374 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge 604-463-5513 YWCA Single Mothers’ Support Services 604-895-5789; www.ywsinglemoms.org Ultrasounds–3D & 4D 3D Mom and Baby Ultrasound* 3D and 4D ultrasound allows parents and families to witness the beginning of a new life. Visit our website at www.3dmomandbaby.com. 308 - 16088 84th Avenue, Surrey 604-507-1002 See ad on page 15 3D Ultrasound Abbotsford* 3D ultrasound and 3D/4D prenatal ultrasound. Visit our new location: 33771 Goslings Way (Cyprus off Montrose), Abbotsford 604-746-2683 See ad on page 7 ]

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