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Water Does Wonders A new campaign urges families to choose a healthier alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages

Green Apple School Program Metro providing grants to encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits

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Contents

On the Cover: Brothers, Grayson age 7 and Jackson age 11

in this issue 4. What Parenting Isn’t Everyone seems to think they know best ‘what parenting is’. Except parents.

6. ‘Choose Water’ A new campaign urges kids/families to drink a healthier alternative to sugary beverages

12. March Break Events See what camps and other activities are being offered around Windsor-Essex County 16. Green Apple Program Eighteen elementary and secondary schools in the area are receiving grants from Metro

20. Stay Warm 8. Dodgeball Tourney The Health Unit offers The second annual tips to protect kids event on Feb. 25 will and their parents help offset costs for from cold-related risks kids to play minor sports

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FAMILY FUN GUIDE SUBMISSIONS: GENERAL MANAGER: Bob Thwaites ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS: Shelley Oswald, John Lachance EDITOR: Bill England CONTRIBUTORS: Steve I’Anson, Stephanie Renaud, Dan Schwab, Matt Weingarden, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit HOW TO REACH US: Windsor Parent Magazine, 1116 Lesperance Road, Tecumseh, ON N8N 1X2 ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL INQUIRIES: Mary McLeod, 519-735-2080 ext. 110 E-mail : mamcleod@postmedia.com ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: West of Walker Road - Shelley Oswald, 519-978-3062 Cell: 519-965-4551 E-mail: dwoswald@sympatico.ca

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Commentary 4

What Parenting Isn’t By Stephanie Renaud B.A., B.Ed.

There is a whole culture around parenting. Visit any bookstore and you will find shelves upon shelves of books purporting to tell you what is wrong with your kids, and how to fix it. Everything from what to feed them, to how to get them to sleep, how to snuff out challenging behaviours and why too much screen time is bad. For even more fun, hit Google, and type in any question you have about how to raise kids and you will get avalanches of information on the topic from every one ranging from mommy bloggers to scientists. Most of it will contradict itself, and you will end up more confused than you were when you began. I mean, all you’re trying to do is raise your kids in the absolute best way you possibly can, that’s can’t be so hard, right? To make matters worse, parenting seems to have fallen into the “white noise” of western culture. For all that we are told the myriad of ways that we are screwing up our kids, and exactly how to put it right, parenting is not considered to be an important job. All you have to do is tell someone you are a stay at home mom, and the western perception of the value of parenting becomes clear. The look of pity, the curious eyes, perhaps asking when you plan to “go back to work”? Everyone seems to think that they know best “what parenting is”. Except parents. Once you become a parent, all your ideas about parenting go out the window. It might make for a shorter list to talk about what parenting isn’t. For starters, parenting ISN’T a worthless job that has no value to society. Quite the contrary in fact. Research has shown that parents as a group are one of the most powerful groups there is when it comes to galvanizing social change. Take any remarkable time in history—1940s Germany is a great example. Go back 30 or so years and observe the parenting practices at that time in Germany and you can fairly reliably predict that Nazi Germany would be the outcome. What you do in your home, the methods you use, and your outlook on your job has an incredibly powerful effect on society. Imagine if that power was ever tapped? Think about it . . . we are raising the next generation of workers, politicians, activists, scientists and thinkers. Who we are as parents has a great deal of influence over the world of the future. You are not insignificant.

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At the same time though, parenting isn’t about YOU. The work of parenting is a verb. Parenting is all about what you do. Discipline methods, routines, housework, boundaries, expectations, all of these are the actions of parenting. These are not about you. You do these things for your children, motivated by the outcomes you so deeply desire for them. There is something that we overlook though. Something so powerful. While there is a whole culture regarding the how of parenting, there is little to no attention paid to the WHO. You. The parent. If parenting is all about what you do, parenthood IS about you. Parenthood is a noun. It is the state of being a parent. This is all about YOU. Who you are in this role, the quality of how you inhabit it. Think about it. Everything you do is enhanced and improved when you attend to the quality of your self that you bring to it. As a society we pay very little attention to this, and it has led to the immense amount of grief, dissonance and dissatisfaction parents often feel. Attending to YOU, and your needs, and desires brings a whole new dimension to the parenting journey. And dare I say a great deal more quality to your work as a parent. Parenting is not easy. Yes, a great deal of the things that we do as parents are simple things. We make breakfast, we do laundry, we help with homework, we mediate arguments, we marshal them through routines. These are simple tasks, but in practice they are not always easy. In this way, parenting challenges us to evolve as people. We are called to become a better, stronger, more flexible version of ourselves as we navigate the mundanities of raising our young. Many of us fall victim to feeling constantly as though we are failing in some very fundamental ways. Parenting culture contributes to this by offering a myriad of solutions to what we could not possibly figure out on our own. I mean really, parenthood is a role as old as time itself. As long as there have been humans, there have been parents. One would think that there would be a great deal of instinct involved. There probably is, but as a modern society, we are so trained to look outside of ourselves for approval that we have become completely unable to hear the quiet, resonant whispers of our instincts. And those of us who can hear them often feel that they fly in the face of what society expects of us, thereby reinforcing the notion that we are somehow fundamentally failing both our children and society. Parenthood isn’t a lot of things. What it IS is a powerful vehicle for personal and social change. And when we inhabit it powerfully, with consciousness and intention, we unlock our incredible personal potential to change the world.

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By Dan Schwab The City of Windsor, in partnership with the WindsorEssex County Health Unit, is leading the community in implementing the Take Charge, Choose Water – Water Does Wonders campaign to encourage kids and families to drink water as a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages. Take Charge, Choose Water – Water Does Wonders is the second phase of the Healthy Kids Community Challenge, which promotes healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices for children. The current theme aims to motivate kids to choose water when they are thirsty. Joe Parent, community health project manager with the City of Windsor, said the campaign is promoting the consumption of water instead of sugary drinks. “Even if it’s a reduction in the sugary drinks with the addition of water, it’s an improvement,” he explained. “Part of our hope is that water becomes the new norm for hydration for children age 0-12.”

Parents can help by being good role models and drinking more water themselves, he added, and put reusable water bottles in their kids’ lunches instead of pop or sugary drinks. The message of the campaign, said Parent, is being promoted in Ontario Early Years Centres, daycare centres, and all local school boards.

Elizabeth Strachan, public health nutritionist in the healthy schools department of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, said drinking water is essential. “One of the main benefits of hydration is that our bodies are made up of 60-70 per cent water and this includes children,” she noted.

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“As a result of that, water is the most important nutrient in the body. It helps to regulate the temperature of the body through sweating, it carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells, helps with digestion and there are many other reasons why water is so important to us.” Strachan said almost 30 per cent of children in Ontario are overweight or obese and there is a very strong link between the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks and this statistic. “We know that if we can get children to drink water at an early age, they are more likely to drink water later in life,” she added. “Usually what I tell parents to do is gradually decrease the serving size of sugary drinks so their children are drinking more water. If you do that, you will decrease their craving for sugar. They feel as if they’re still getting some, it’s just smaller and smaller amounts.” Even juice boxes have lots of natural sugars in them. The amount of juice a child is supposed to have is about half a cup per day. Four to seven cups of water per day Kids ages one to 13 should be drinking four to seven cups of water per day, according to their body size and how active they are. Parents can find some delicious flavoured water recipes at WECHU.org/school-resources/rethink-your-drink that include adding fruits, vegetables and herbs to water. In the coming months, several different activities are taking place that will promote water as a healthy drink and help make water an appealing and easy choice for kids and families. For a list of free activities to attend, please visit WEhealthykids.ca. More information about the benefits of drinking water can also be found at WaterDoesWonders.ca.

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2nd annual Dodgeball tournament on Feb. 25 to help financially vulnerable kids play sports For the second year in a row, local dodgeball enthusiasts will take to the courts of Central Park Athletics, 3400 Grand Marais Rd. E. in Windsor, to help raise funds for financially vulnerable children who can’t afford to join local minor sports associations. “This is really shaping up to become our signature annual fundraiser,” said ASSIST president Mike Dugal. “Last year, we had 11 teams registered and we’re hoping to have at least 16 to 20 this year. This event has a tremendous potential to help a lot of local kids stay active and have fun.” The all-day event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25. Participants can register teams of 6-10 players, and there must be at least two females on each team. Registration is $200 per team and there will be cash prizes for the winners. ASSIST – Putting Kids in Sports is a grassroots organization that raises funds to help offset the registration costs for local families who struggle to pay for their children to join minor sports associations. Since its inception in 2007, it has raised thousands of dollars and has helped hundreds of area kids play baseball, soccer, hockey, and other sports. “Despite the fact that our area’s economy seems to be improving, there’s still a great number of families out there who can’t afford to register their kids in sports organizations, and that’s a real tragedy,” said Dugal. “Besides the obvious health benefits, sports teach kids so many important life lessons, as well as values like teamwork and leadership. “Every kid should have a chance to play.” For registration forms (deadline Monday Feb. 13) or more information, please visit ASSISTgroup.ca or call Tony (519-796-2883) or Jeff (226-260-1668)

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Scotiabank donates $1 million Financial assistance program supports women, children, and their families from Windsor-Essex County and across Ontario

Scotiabank has donated $1 million to Children’s Health Foundation and London Health Sciences Foundation, fundraising partners of London Health Sciences Centre to fund The Scotiabank Family Assistance Program, which supports women, children and their families experiencing financial hardship during treatment. The Scotiabank Family Assistance Program is a vital patient and family-centred resource for both Children’s Hospital (including children’s inpatient care, neonatal care, paediatric critical care and paediatric ambulatory care) and in Women’s Care (including gynecology/oncology surgery, inpatient gynecology surgery and obstetrical care) at LHSC.

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These funds are accessed through LHSC and used for emergency, short-term situations to support patients and their families from across southwestern Ontario and beyond who require the specialized care available in London. “Scotiabank aims to support organizations that are committed to helping young people reach their full potential,” said Andrew Smith, district vice-president, London and Area District. “We know that The Scotiabank Family Assistance Program will make an important difference in the lives of young people and their families. We hope the program will help ease the strain that health challenges can have on families so they can focus on taking care of their loved ones.” When coping with an illness that is compounded by excessive travel or other unexpected expenditures, families can become overwhelmed emotionally and physically exhausted. By offering financial support to families in need through parking passes, gas cards, travel vouchers and gift cards to grocery stores and retailers, The Scotiabank Family Assistance Program helps lighten the load that families must bear. “Scotiabank’s commitment to ensuring patients and their families can access the specialized care they need without a financial burden is remarkable,” explained Sherri Bocchini, chief development officer with the Children’s Health Foundation. “We are so grateful to receive this wonderful gift that will make a tremendous impact on families. It is because of Scotiabank that our parents can focus on helping their sick child get better and relieve the burden and stress of treatment-related expenses.” Healing “Alleviating some of the short-term, financial stress related to medical treatment is often essential in allowing families and patients to focus on healing,” added London Health Sciences Foundation president and CEO John MacFarlane. “This important program only exists because of the generosity of community leaders like Scotiabank.” With this generous funding, The Scotiabank Family Assistance Program has brought financial relief to hundreds of families from across the region, from Windsor-Essex County to Owen Sound, to as far north as Timmins.

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Program time is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off begins at 8 a.m. with later pick-up until 5 p.m. included. Mad Science camps offer a daily combination of in-class discovery and exploration, outdoor games and physical activities and hands-on applications of the scientific principles presented. Only $40 per day (five or more days for only $35 per day). Visit MadScienceOfWindsor.com for the schedule or call 519-839-6094.

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Tecumseh Mall March 13-17 Bring the family by for different daily free, fun, interactive activity workshops, events and entertainment. Some days with special guest appearances. See TecumsehMall.com for the latest information and details.

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Windsor Jewish Community Centre Yomee March Break Camp 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17 (Optional extended care 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.) (Ages 4-13) Renowned camp experience with Tracey Atin, a noted musician and theatrical director, leading afternoon sessions all week. Campers will immerse in music, acting, theatre, group dynamics, and conclude the week with a special performance. (Ages 8-15) Windsor Express basketball clinics led by the coaching staff and players every morning. Each camper receives a free children’s ticket to a Windsor Express game. FREE Camp Yomee t-shirt for every camper. Snacks included. Several scheduling options to choose from. Subsidies available to qualifying families. Call 519-973-1772, visit CampYomee.com, or e-mail campyomee@gmail.com for more information.

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Valentine’s Day ideas for the kids

Although Valentine’s Day may be geared toward adults, children are quite drawn to the celebration as well. Perhaps it’s the promise of candy or chocolate that gets their attention, but Valentine’s Day annually appeals to the younger set. Kids can explore the many enjoyable and clever crafts and other activities available.

Learning games Valentine’s Day can be turned into a learning opportunity for children. One idea is to create an “Attracting Love” game that illustrates the power of magnets and the laws of attraction. Fill an empty glass jar with various items made into heart shapes These can include small pieces of pipe cleaner, paper clips, paper, and even aluminum foil hearts. Put the top on the jar and shake up the contents. Let children guess which items will be attracted to a magnet, then have them test their theory with a strong magnet rubbed on the outside of the jar. See which hearts are attracted to the magnet. Other learning games can include matching or finding the differences between pictures, counting paper hearts or making recipes of scented modeling dough. Dessert fun Invite youngsters into the kitchen to try their hands at different recipes, making sure that they have a chance to sample their handiwork afterward. Faux chocolate truffles made with chocolate sandwich cookies can be a tasty treat for little hands. Start by mashing up some Oreo cookies, then add them to a bowl with one 8-ounce package of cream cheese. Mix until everything is incorporated into a sticky batter. Truffles can be made into balls or heart shapes. For children celebrating Valentine’s Day and winter fun, turn the truffles into edible snowmen. Dip the truffles into melted chocolate or colored candy melts to coat. Place on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet and refrigerate for an hour, or until the truffles are firm.

Crafts Children can have fun cutting out cupids, making colouring pages or doing just about any other Valentine-inspired craft, like making their own cards. Another craft idea is to write secret love notes with invisible ink. Lemon juice can be used as invisible ink. Have children write a message by dipping a cotton swab or their finger in lemon juice and then writing words on a white piece of paper. Once the papers have dried, an adult can reveal the message by placing the paper in front of a heat source, such as an iron or a light bulb. The message will magically appear and reveal those secret sentiments. Children can get crafty by making gifts for the special people in their lives. Combine the concept of valentines with the ambiance of a candle. For an even safer alternative, opt for an LED-flame candle instead of traditional candles. Kids can glue foam conversation hearts, sold at many craft stores, to the outside of the candle. Wrap the middle of the candle with ribbon, and they’ve just created an easy, heartfelt gift. Kids’ dinner Encourage the next generation of chefs to create culinary masterpieces, which they can then serve to family members or friends. Children can even prepare dinner as a token of appreciation to their parents. Plan recipes with kids in advance, but look for age-appropriate menu ideas, particularly those that will not require much use of the stovetop or other dangerous kitchen appliances. Kids can always do the prep work and then ask an adult to put the food into the oven for cooking. One easy idea is to create heart-shaped hamburger sliders and Valentinecolored mashed potatoes. Use red potatoes with the skin on to create the potato mash. The sliders can be shaped by hand or using a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the holiday presents many opportunities for children to share in the fun and festivities.

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Pool membership packages available to adults and youths at the Atlas Tube Centre Adults and youth (ages 14 and up) can now purchase an Introductory Adult Pool Membership for the WFCU Community Pools at the Atlas Tube Centre in Lakeshore. The time-limited promotional membership costs $30 and will be effective until February 28. “In dealing with our residents, it’s been brought to our attention that if someone is using the facilities several times a week, the costs can become cumbersome to those adults and students on a fixed income,” explains manager of recreation Terry Fink. “In the process of listening and working with (Lakeshore Town) Council . . . they have indicated that they want to move towards a membership-based opportunity for our regular customers.” The membership allows customers to attend an unlimited number of all adult/ youth lengths/leisure swims, aquafit classes, preschool swim and recreational swims for the duration of the membership. Fink has indicated that a permanent membership program will be introduced in March. He also said that they had already sold 30 membership packages as January 26. Since the WFCU Community Pools have opened in July 2016, the facility has received accolades and the pool usage has increased tremendously. One of the most requested services was an adult/youth pool membership.

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St. Anne French Immersion Catholic Elementary School in Windsor is one of 18 area schools receiving grants from the Metro Green Apple Program. St. Anne received two grants from the food retailer after developing a unique program. The school will focus their program on providing containers for each student, promoting the consumption of fruits and vegetables daily. The purpose of the Metro Green Apple Program is to encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits by taking part in a project that will have a positive impact on their home, school, or community environment. The project must aim at increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables among young people. To qualify for funding, school representatives must develop a project that can take place within the school property, at home, outside the school grounds, or within the local community. These projects are expected to take place over an eight-week period.

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With the New Year well under way, many people—including students —have a resolution to live healthier lives. This year marks the eighth anniversary of the Metro Green Apple School Program (GASP), a grant program that promotes successful, healthy eating at any age. Metro chose a number of Ontario schools to receive a grant that will help feed and teach students about healthy food choices. The Green Apple School Program hopes to encourage students to adopt healthy eating habits, and what better place to learn to do so than at school.

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Set your House Rules for Online Privacy Kids live more of their lives online than ever before. As a parent, do you know how much personal information your child is sharing when shopping, chatting or gaming (and with whom)? Would your child know how to respond if a stranger asks for their real name and location or what to do if they witnessed cyberbullying or overshared in a photo or comment? The best way to protect your kids is to discuss online privacy risks and develop your own house rules that set age-appropriate boundaries and help keep everyone safe. “We want families to consider their online behavior and how personal information may be collected, used and disclosed so that children will learn to think twice before sharing any sensitive details,” says Daniel Therrien, privacy commissioner of Canada. “Having a plan that sets out the family dos and don’ts can help everyone work together to protect privacy.” Start by setting aside some time to discuss internet usage. Talk to your children about personal information (what it is and why it’s valuable) and together discuss how and when personal information is shared online through activities like gaming, social networking and online shopping. Together, decide what rules make sense for your family and write them down. Different rules may be appropriate for different children based on their age, abiliVirtual gaming, social networking and online forums are an essential part of a ty, experience and development. Rules work best when they’re framed positively and address specific situations. child’s life as they surf, post, play and learn. Yet many children don’t understand some of the potential privacy pitfalls of these activities. For example, “I will tell an adult if I post something I shouldn’t have.” Rather than imposing strict rules or blocking access, experts advise that parents Post the plan in a shared place. talk to their children about online privacy. And remember that house rules aren’t just for kids ( they apply to adults, too).

Talk to your kids about online privacy

Use these strategies to kick-start the conversation with your kids and help them make smart choices: 1. Know the programs and services your children use. Make it a habit to talk to your kids about what they’re doing online. Try out their favourite games, create a profile on their social networking sites, and download the music they love. You’ll get a better understanding of what personal information they’re sharing. 2. Teach your children their personal information is valuable. Kids need to know that many people and companies want their personal information to sell or market products. Talk with your child about the personal information they share to play online games, fill out an online quiz or shop online. Together you can discuss ways to limit the amount of personal information shared by completing only required fields, using pseudonyms and using incomplete information. 3. Remind your kids to think before they click. It only takes a second to post a comment or photo on the internet, but it’s nearly impossible to delete it. Remind your children to think twice about every piece of personal information they post online and ask that they only share items they would be comfortable with the whole world seeing. 4. Be there for them if they make a mistake. Stay calm if your child makes an online privacy mistake, like posting something they shouldn’t have. Help them remove the post, where possible, and talk about how they can avoid a similar situation in the future. 5. Above all, set a good example. Just as you respect your friends when posting photos or other items that contain their personal information, respect your kids’ personal information too. Be a good role model (your kids are looking to you to see what kind of information is okay to post). Find more tips online at priv.gc.ca Source: NewsCanada.com

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Create kid-friendly spaces at home Maintaining a home that is welcoming and kid-friendly can be challenging. Kids are full of energy and oftentimes, put fun ahead of tidiness. But no matter how energetic their youngsters are, parents can still employ several strategies to ensure their homes are both sophisticated and child-friendly.

• Look for high-traffic rugs. Rugs designed for high-traffic areas will be more forgiving when children march across them several times per day. There are no rules that say you can’t bring an outdoor rug inside, and these rugs tend to be easier to clean.

• Ensure there is plenty of seating. Sectionals give children ample room to spread out. And ample seating ensures there is enough room for kids to invite their friends over to hang out.

• Consider an open floor plan. Rooms that flow into one another make it easier to keep tabs on children. Such rooms also allow residents and guests to mingle in separate rooms but not be too far away from one another.

• Create a catch-all spot. Special bins or other organizational tools in the entryway can help to cull clutter when kids come in the house from school or play. Be sure the keep cubbies, containers and coat hooks at a child-friendly height.

• Think outside pink and blue. For children’s rooms, make sure they’re colourful, but consider other hues to give the rooms some personality. Focus on a hobby or activity and borrow the colour scheme from the accessories used for decorating.

• Choose washable fabrics. Upholstery will need to stand up to the abuse kids can dish out. Sofas and chairs with slipcovers can be advantageous because many slipcovers can be easily removed and laundered. Patterned fabrics will hide some stains, while treated fabrics may resist liquid spills for easier cleanup. • Hang whimsical artwork. Employ framing and lighting to make kids’ artwork look like professional pieces. Routinely change the pictures when a new look is desired. • Designate a place for play. Devote an entire room or a nook in a house for imaginative play. Store toys here so these items will not create clutter in individual bedrooms.

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Staying safe and healthy in the cold

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Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors. Winter is a great time for outdoor activities such as sledding, skiing, snowboarding, skating and having fun with your kids. However, it’s important to stay warm and to take extra precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from cold-related health risks. The health risks related to cold are higher for certain groups (such as people who work outdoors, people with pre-existing heart conditions or respiratory illnesses, older adults, infants, young children, and those who are experiencing homelessness), but everyone is potentially at risk. Fortunately, most cold-related injuries can be prevented if you are aware of the risks, signs, and symptoms. The following information can help you to plan ahead and take action to protect yourself and your family. Cold weather can result in the development of cold-related injuries, such as windburn, frostnip, frostbite and hypothermia. Windburn occurs when cold wind removes the top layer of oil from the skin. The skin is red, sore, very dry and itchy. What to do? • Do not scratch or rub affected areas • Apply protective skin care product as needed to relieve symptoms • Use lip balm to protect lips Frostnip and frostbite occur when skin and other tissues freeze, as a result, blood and oxygen can no longer circulate. Frostnip and frostbite mainly affect extremities such as fingers and toes. Skin may appear waxy, grey, and hard to the touch. Severe frostbite can cause permanent damage to body tissue if it is not treated immediately. What to do? • Move to a warm room, reheat your body with blankets or by contact with another person • Thaw injured skin in water above body temperature (Note: Do not use scalding/hot water) • Do not rub, massage or shake the injured skin • For severe frostbite, seek medical attention immediately

Hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. There are different stages of hypothermia from mild (shivering, goosebumps) to more severe symptoms (difficulty speaking, thinking and walking). Hypothermia is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if you suspect someone may have hypothermia. • • • •

While waiting for help: Move them to a warm place Gently remove any wet clothing Wrap them in blankets/dry clothing Give them warm and sweet liquids Do not fight shivering—it’s one of the ways body increases its core temperature.

Cold-related injuries are preventable. Follow these tips to reduce your risk of a cold-related injury and stay warm this winter. • Monitor local weather forecasts and warnings regularly – Stay up-to-date by checking our website at WECHU.org or by following the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on Facebook or Twitter. • Dress warmly – cover as much exposed skin as possible, dress in layers with a wind-resistant outer layer, a hat, mittens, and scarf. If you are starting to sweat, remove outer layers of clothing or open your coat to stay dry. • Keep moving, especially your hands and feet to maintain your body heat. • Seek shelter when wind chill is significant or limit the time you spend outside. • Drink warm fluids and avoid alcohol – drinking alcohol before going outside can give you a false sense of warmth. • Plan ahead by preparing your home for cold weather. Make sure your heating system is working well and seal all cracks and drafts. • Keep your vehicle well-maintained and keep an emergency kit in your car. • Check on your neighbours and family. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issues cold warnings to inform residents of extreme cold events with the Stay Warm Windsor-Essex program. Please visit WECHU.org/stay-warm to find more information about protecting yourself and your family during extreme cold.

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Nutritional Recipes

Surprisingly yummy and nutritious sweets Two classic Canadian ingredients come together to make this delectable dessert. Don’t feel too guilty for indulging — using beans in your baking ups the protein and fibre content and adds important vitamins and minerals you wouldn’t normally find in a sweet treat.

BEAN & MAPLE SYRUP BARS Makes: 24 bars Ingredients: • 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour • 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar • 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) white pea beans, soaked and cooked or canned in water; drained and rinsed • 2/3 cup (150 mL) maple syrup • 3 eggs • 1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar • 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted butter • 1 cup pecans, chopped • 2 oz. (60 g) semi-sweet chocolate (optional) • 24 halved pecans (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add butter pieces and pulse or cut in until crumbly. Transfer into a greased 9x13” pan and press evenly into bottom. Set aside. 3. Filling: In a food processor or blender, purée beans and maple syrup. When smooth, add the eggs, sugar, and butter and blend well. 4. Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over base, then pour filling over top. Bake for 30 minutes or until set in the middle and lightly browned. Cool to room temperature. 5. In a double boiler, melt chocolate over barely simmering water. Drizzle chocolate over bars in a criss-cross pattern. Refrigerate bars until chocolate has set. Cut into triangles and garnish each one with a pecan half. Nutrition information (for 1 bar): Energy 271 kcal; protein 4 g; fat 14 g; carbohydrates 34 g; total dietary fibre 1.6 g; sodium 96 mg. Source: NewsCanada.com

Think outside the traditional lunchbox: Make a meal kids will devour at school

Children can be picky eaters, making it challenging for parents to find foods their kids will consume. When preparing their lunches, think outside of the traditional lunchbox. Using some creativity and building off of kids’ favourite foods is the key.

Make it miniature Mini versions of kids’ favourite foods can be entertaining and entice children to try things they normally wouldn’t. If it’s fun-sized, it can be swallowed in one bite. Think about mini sandwiches cut into fun shapes with a cookie cutter. Or use little condiment cups to hold chicken salad, soup, or yogurt.

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Offer variety Give kids a bit of a buffet inside of their lunches. This way, if something isn’t tickling their taste buds, they still have other healthy options at the ready. This technique also ensures that kids will not get hungry after skipping meals. Include half of a sandwich, a piece of fruit or an applesauce cup, some trail mix, and a granola bar. Look for complex carbohydrates and protein so that little bellies will feel full.

Go with what works If a child really enjoyed the previous night’s dinner, offer up a repeat for lunch the next day. Some schools have a microwave where hot foods can be reheated. If that’s not available, invest in a thermos or a durable, insulated container that can keep the foods at a comfortable temperature. Lunchtime at school occurs not too far into the day and it’s feasible that food can still be warm if heated right before leaving the house.

Breakfast for lunch Most kids go ga-ga over breakfast foods. Use that to your advantage, sending them in with egg-bacon-cheese bagel sandwiches, or some cereal to which they can add milk. Thin pancakes can be rolled and stuffed with fruit in a crêpe style. Sneak in some nutrition Add a slice of tomato to a plain cheese sandwich and serve it on wholewheat bread for added nutrition. Blend cauliflower into mac-andcheese so it’s barely noticeable. Bake up nutritious cereal bars on your own that pack a nutritious punch and could have pureed fruit as the base.

Flavourful fusion soup for cozy winters

Mixing cultures through food is a delicious trend that lets both professional chefs and home cooks get creative in the kitchen. As a judge on Chopped Canada and the owner of two successful restaurants, acclaimed chef Antonio Park is an expert in fusion cuisine. Raised by Korean parents, Park grew up in Argentina before moving to Canada and later training in Japan. His culinary creations are a reflection of this culturally diverse background. Pulling favourite flavour combinations from his heritage, Park loves to create unique recipes that inspire people to make their own creations, using ingredients and garnishes that suit their personal tastes. For colder days, try this tasty fusion soup.

CREAM OF BACON CORN SALSA SOUP

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: (Soup) • 2 cans (568 ml) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Bacon Soup • 1 can (284 mL) milk • 2 cups (500 ml) no salt added whole kernel corn (Salsa) • 3 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced • 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped cilantro • 1/2 cup (125ml) finely chopped parsley • 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped chives • 1 tbsp (15 ml) finely chopped mint • 1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped red onion • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice • 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil • 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup

Directions: 1. In a large pot, combine Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Bacon Soup, milk and sweet corn. Boil over medium high heat for 5 minutes. 2. In a separate mixing bowl, combine all the fresh salsa ingredients. 3. Gently pour the hot soup mixture into serving bowls. Top soup with the salsa mix. Recipe Tip: 1. If available, garnish with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of crème fraiche, 1 tsp (5 mL) of olive oil and black pepper to taste 2. For extra flavour, add chopped cooked bacon and croutons to the soup before topping with the salsa. 3. For a creamier texture, replace the milk with 1 can (284 mL) of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Bacon Soup or Campbell’s Condensed No Salt Added Cream of Chicken Soup. Find more delicious recipes at CookWithCampbells.ca Chef Antonio Park’s recipes were developed and served exclusively at La Cantine Par Campbell’s in Montreal and The Cabin by Campbell’s in Toronto – pop-up restaurants that brought together thousands of Canadians for a shared We All Soup experience Source: NewsCanada.com

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