1. family and parenting
2. children

St. James-Assiniboia Parent Child Coalition
Bringing families and the community together to help
our children reach their full potential
We Wonder Why...
Families Discovering Our World Through Play
Thank
you
to all the families who attended this exciting
event! A wonderful evening was had by all, as families explored
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and discovered together. Cooperation, problem solving, creativity,
language and sensory experiences were just some of the many skills
children experienced at the interactive play stations. Play is a child’s
work and this was evident as children sorted seeds, mixed
colours, created amazing structures and compared pumpkins.
Children learn best through play and it benefits all areas of their
development; cognitive, physical, social, emotional and moral.
Many thanks to Westwood Community Church for their facility
and helpers and to Connect Community Church for their
wonderful volunteers!
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“ We had a great time at the We Wonder Why event! I think it’s fantastic how
many things you do and we love being able to take advantage of it all.
The event ran very smoothly, was well planned and
lots of fun.”
Children
learn best
through play
“What a great event,
thank you so much!
My kids had a blast
and so did we.”
INFANTS & TODDLERS
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Baby Blues
For first-time parents, the arrival of a healthy baby doesn’t always mean endless joy. Childbirth is physically
demanding, babies require lots of attention, and household routines are radically altered.
Even experienced mothers can have mixed feelings about their new baby. As many as two-thirds of mothers feel
emotionally fragile or numb in the first 10 days after childbirth. The so-called “baby blues” usually appear around the third day
after childbirth and are typified by tearful, easily upset mothers. Both mothers and fathers need to be aware of adjustments
and pay attention to their own feelings and behaviour as well as those of their partner. The cause of baby
blues probably stems from a combination of tiredness, stress of childbirth and hormonal changes.
The extent to which a mother may feel sad or down may be affected by issues like:
• Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibility of a new baby, family demands and household chores
• Finding parenthood is not what was expected
• Lack of contact with other adults
• Loss of old lifestyle
• Unhappiness over how she looks
So it’s important to look after yourself and be realistic about household tasks. When your baby’s asleep, have a rest. If you
have a partner, ask them to look after the baby to give you a break. Plus, arrange time alone with your partner — your
relationship is important. If you have older children, they too will need some special time. Do something for yourself, even
half an hour a day can make a big difference.
For most parents who experience “baby blues”, the feelings pass quickly, and with care and support, no long-term effects
occur. In some cases however, a more lasting depression develops that interferes with daily activities and runs for more
than two weeks. This is called postnatal depression and affects up to one in five mothers. Depression drains you of energy,
confidence and enjoyment. Mothers suffering postnatal depression may be unable to gain any pleasure from tending to their
baby’s needs and feel resentment toward them. Depressed mothers often feel ashamed; that somehow they are the only
ones who can’t cope with being a parent. Many mothers don’t recognize postnatal depression. Even if you’re not sure, talk
with a professional, such as your doctor, if you feel it’s all getting too much. Early treatment and support will help you get on
to enjoying family life.
Professor Matt Sanders is founder of the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
Find more parenting tips at: Manitoba.ca/triplep or call 204-945-4777 or toll free 1-877-945-4777.
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines (0-4years)
For healthy growth and development:
Infants (less than 1 year in age) should be physically active several times
daily – particularly through interactive floor-based play.
Toddlers (aged 1-2 years) and preschoolers (aged 3-4 years) should accumulate
at least 180 minutes of physical activity at any intensity spread throughout the
day, including:
• A variety of activities in different environments.
• Activities that develop movement skills.
• Progression toward at least 60 minutes of energetic play by 5 years of age.
More daily physical activity provides greater benefits.
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(aged 3-4 years) spend being sedentary during waking hours. This includes
prolonged sitting or being restrained (e.g., stroller, high chair) for more than
one hour at a time.
For those under 2 years, screen time (e.g., TV, computer, electronic games) is
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THE PRESCHOOLER
Winter Fun!
Snowy winter days are a call for kids to get outdoors!
Of course they can always go sledding, skating or make snow angels,
but why not be creative and try one of these activities.
Snow Creatures
Winter Picnic
Blow Bubbles
Nature Walk
Snow Painting
Making a snowman
is certainly a winter
tradition, but
encourage creativity
and suggest a snow
family, snow teddy
bear or snow dogs.
Why not piece together
snowballs and make
a snow caterpillar.
Bundle up and take
lunch outdoors.
Throw a blanket
down on the snow
or on your picnic
table and enjoy
a grilled cheese
sandwich, apple
slices and a cup of
hot cocoa!
This is typically
a summer time
activity but why
not explore what
happens when you
blow bubbles in
the winter – watch
them freeze on the
wand!
Look for animal tracks
and guess which
animals they may be.
Are their any birds in
the winter? Look for
melting snow and talk
about why snow melts
– does it happen in the
shade? In the sun? On
the roof?
Simply add food
colouring to water
and put it in a spray
bottle. Children will
be busy for hours as
the backyard turns
into a canvas for
winter graffiti.
St. James- Assiniboia School Division
Informational Sessions - February 2013
Children who reach age 5 before December 31st
of any year, are eligible to enter kindergarten in
September of that year.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
February 11
Lakewood
February 12
Brooklands
February 6
Phoenix
February 7
Linwood
Assiniboine
Heritage
Athlone
Robert
Browning
February 19
Sansome
February 13
Strathmillan
Bannatyne
Voyageur
Buchanan
February 20
StevensonBritannia
Crestview
BOOKWORMS
BOOK CLUB
Mondays
January 21 – March 4
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church,
400 Rouge Road
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Meet new families during this 6 week
literacy focused program. A fun-filled
program with songs, crafts, reading,
rhymes and stories to be enjoyed
by parents and young children from
ages 3 to 5.
To Register:
Email your info to familyresource@
sjsd.net or call 204-998-8400.
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PARENTING
Parenting Today Workshops
(Sponsored by the St. James-Assiniboia Parent-Child Coalition)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Jameswood School (1 Braintree Crescent, off Olive & Ness)
Educational Support Services
To register please email [email protected]
Free pizza supper will be offered from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. with the session beginning
at 6:30 p.m. FREE CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED FOR SESSIONS. When registering please
indicate how many children and their ages will require childcare.
Tuesday, December 5th, 2012
Strategies for Surviving Teen Years
Presented By: Hayley Plesh, B.S.W. and Jeff Kerr, B.S.W., Educational
Support Services: St. James Assiniboia School Division
• Building healthy connections with your teen
• Dealing with at-risk behaviour
• Helpful strategies to address technology used by teens
(texting, facebook)
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Falls Prevention
Website Launched
Preventfalls.ca is an innovative new
website aimed at reducing serious
injuries caused by falls in older adults
and children, the two groups that are
at highest risk.
Children fall for different reasons.
Infants and toddlers tend to fall
from furniture and baby equipment.
Children between the ages of 5 - 9
usually fall from play equipment, and
older children and youth fall during
sport and recreational activities.
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Internet Safety
Presented by Canadian Centre for Child Protection
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Presentation covers risks children/teens can be faced with online
Overview of Canadian Centre for Child Protection (mandate, programs)
Trends in adolescent victimization
3 C’s of Internet Safety – Content, Conduct and Contact
Why teens are at risk
Building children’s skills to increase personal safety online
Teaching teens healthy versus unhealthy relationships
Ways parents can empower and increase protection of their children
Statistics surrounding the issue of social networking, texting and
technology
• Resources offered at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection
“The good news is that falls are
preventable” Manitoba Healthy
Living Minister Jim Rondeau said.
“Preventfalls.ca provides information
and resources to help older adults,
caregivers, families, parents and
professionals take action to prevent
falls.”
www.preventfalls.ca
Don’t have a health care provider?
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013
“Addictions Awareness”
Presented by Shannon Romance and Candy Burke– Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba counsellors
This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers who are concerned
about their child’s use of alcohol and other drugs or gambling. In this
workshop, participants will be provided with information on:
• Signs and symptoms of alcohol, other drug involvement, and problem
gambling
• Positive coping strategies for dealing with alcohol and other drug-related
behavior and its effects on the family
• How to connect with AFM and community supports and resources
What did the buffalo say to his son when he left for college?
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Live in St. James-Assiniboia/
Assiniboine South?
The St. James Community Clinic
is now accepting patients.
Call 204-940-8724 for more information.
Visit the website: wrha.mb.ca
“You know your life has changed when ...
going to the grocery store
by yourself is a vacation.”
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HEALTHY LIVING
Keep Balanced over the Holidays
Holiday Cranberry Surprise Muffins
Submitted by: Sandra Olivson, Dietetic Intern
3/4 cup (175 mL) plain 0% Greek yogurt
1/4 cup (50 mL) dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour
1 cup (250 mL) natural wheat bran
1 tbsp (15 mL) baking powder
3/4 tsp (3 mL) freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
1/3 cup (75 mL) liquid honey
3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
1/4 cup (50 mL) skim milk
2 eggs
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
3/4 cup (175 mL) fresh or frozen cranberries
This festive season brings many holidays (Christmas, Kwanzaa,
Hanukkah) that represent a range of diverse religions, beliefs,
and values. Yet, all of these holidays include celebrations, family
gatherings, and lots of food.
The holiday season brings to the table our most favourite dishes from the traditional holiday meals to the decadent desserts. And
let’s face it - sometimes we over indulge. Whether it is a holiday or
just a regular day, use the Canada Food Guide (CFG) to keep you
balanced. Keeping your serving sizes in check will give you a little
more wiggle room for those few extra treats over the holiday season
– guilt free.
Using the following simple household objects can help you estimate
the serving sizes of different foods. After practicing a few times with
these objects, it will be easy to follow it anywhere and anytime.
Directions
1. In small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the
yogurt and dried cranberries; set aside.
Check out Canada’s Food Guide (www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide) to find out how many servings of each food group you and
your family need to stay on track over the holidays or any day!
2. In large bowl, whisk together flour, bran, baking
powder, nutmeg and soda; set aside.
Fruits and Vegetables
Type of Food
1 serving size
3. In another bowl, whisk together remaining yogurt,
honey, oil, milk, eggs and vanilla. Pour over flour
mixture and stir until moistened. Stir in cranberries.
Household
Object
Bite Sized Vegetables/Fruits
(Broccoli, Carrots, Red and
Green Peppers)
125 mL or ½ cup
1 Tennis Ball
4. Divide half of the batter among 9 greased or lined
muffin cups. Drop a spoonful of yogurt mixture into
centre of each and top with remaining batter.
A Medium Size Fruit
(Apple, Pear, Orange)
125 mL or ½ cup
1 Tennis Ball
5. Bake in 400 F (200 C) oven for about 18 minutes
or until golden and firm when lightly touched.
Dried Fruit (Apricots)
60 mL or ¼ cup
2 Golf Balls
Grain Products
Living Prairie Museum
Type of Food
Cooked Rice/Pasta
Bread (Pita, Bagel)
1 serving size
125 mL or ½ cup
1 Slice
(½ Pita, or ½ Bagel)
2795 Ness Avenue
Household
Object
3rd Annual SnowTrek Event
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013
1 Computer
Mouse
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
FAMILY GYM DROP-IN
1 CD Case
Milk and Alternatives
Type of Food
1 serving size
Families of preschool children (birth – 6yrs of age) are
invited to stay active and enjoy quality fun time together.
This free program offers families the opportunity to play
and discover fun in the gym. No registration required so
drop in and join us!
Household
Object
Cubed Size Cheese
50 g or 1 ½ oz.
2 Erasers
Sliced Hard Cheese (Cheddar)
50 g or 1 ½ oz.
1 CD Case
Milk
1 cup (250 mL)
2 Tennis Balls
Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Meat and Alternatives
Type of Food
1 serving size
Westwood Community Church
(401 Westwood Drive)
Household
Object
Meat or Fish
75 g or 2 ½ oz.
1 Deck of cards
Cooked Beans or Lentils
175 mL or ¾ cup
1 Tennis Ball + Pair
of Dice
Peanut Butter
2 Tablespoons
1 Golf Ball
Free Winter Activities
for the Whole Family
Sponsored by: St. James-Assiniboia Parent Child Coalition
and Westwood Community Church
*The Gym will be closed for the month of December and will
reopen Tuesday January 15, 2013”
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AROUND THE COMMUNITY
MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
102 Comet St / 642 Wihuri Road
Programs open to the community include Nursery School;
play groups; parenting groups and casual child care.
For information: 204-833-2500 ext 2491
www.familyforce.ca
www.facebook.com/WinnipegMFRC
Free Programming:
Creative Tots
A drop in play group for parents & children, infant - 5 yrs
Thursdays 9:30am - 11am
Westin Children’s Centre, 642 Wihuri Road
A Parent Community
Drop in program for informal parenting discussions. Care
available for children +18 months. Younger children remain
with their parent.
Fridays 10am - noon
MRFC, 102 Comet Street
Call 204-833-2500 ext 4509 for more information
ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY
1910 Portage Ave
CALL 204-986-3425
Baby Rhyme Time
Ages newborn to 24 months & caregiver
Tuesdays at 10:30am
January 15th - March 5th
Time for Twos
Ages newborn to 24-36 months & caregiver
Thursdays at 10:30am
January 17th - February 28th
Preschool Story Time
Ages 3-5 years
Mondays at 6:30pm, Jan 14 - Mar 4
Fridays at 10:30am, Jan 18 - Mar 1
Registration for all begins Friday,
December 7th at 10:00 a.m.
WESTWOOD LIBRARY
66 Allard Ave
CALL 204-986-4747
Time for Twos
Ages newborn to 24-36 months & caregiver
Tuesdays at 10:30am
January 15 - March 5
Preschool Story Time
Ages 3-5 years
Tuesdays at 2:00pm
January 15 - March 5
Family Story Time
(Story time for the whole family, geared
toward children ages 3-5 years old)
Fridays at 10:30am
January 18 - March 8
Registration for all begins
Friday, December 7th
Qu’est-ce qu’un CPEF? Un CPEF est
un centre où les parents peuvent passer du temps avec
leur(s) enfant(s). On peut y trouver plein de ressources
et programmes qui répondent aux besoins des enfants
francophones âgés de 0 à 6 ans dans toutes les dimensions
de leur développement.
Contactez Nathalie pour plus de renseignements au
831-1060 ou visitez notre site web : www.cpefmb.org
CPEF Roméo-Dallaire | www.cpefmb.org
81 Ch.Quail Ridge | Wpg, MB | R3T 5W4 | 831-1060
What’s a CPEF? The cpef is a french resource center
where parents can spend quality time with their children.
The center offers services and programs that promote
healthy early childhood development, especially in literacy,
nutrition, parenting and community capacity building.
For more information on our programs contact Nathalie
at 204-831-1060 or visit our website : www.cpefmb.org
ST. JAMES ON THE MOVE
A free weekly Parent/CaregiverChild drop-in program. Come out
for a chance to socialize with other
parents/caregivers, participate in fun
activities, and learn about ways to
achieve/maintain a healthy lifestyle!
Thursdays 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
St. James Anglican Church
195 Collegiate St.
204-888-3489
Contact: Susan Felbel 204-430-9369
[email protected]
Mom & Me
(and Dads too!)
Playgroup
Bourkevale Community
Centre 100 Ferry Road
An informal drop-in play
group for Parents with
children age 0-5 years
Tuesdays
9:15am - 11:15am
No registration required
Contact:
[email protected]
for more information
BREASTFEEDING
SUPPORT GROUP
CITY OF WINNIPEG
Held every Friday
(except holidays)
at Unit 8-2015 Portage Ave
SWIMMING & SKATING
Fridays 10:00am - 11:30am
Call 204-940-2040
FREE PUBLIC
ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA
CIVIC CENTRE 2055 NESS AVE
FAMILY SWIM:
Fridays 7:30pm - 9:30pm
(January 4 - March 8)
TOONIE/LOONIE SWIM:
Mondays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
(January 7 - March 11)
SKATING:
Saturdays 2:15pm - 3:15pm
(January 5 - March 9)
Mondays 11am - 12pm
(January 7 - March 11)
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HERITAGE PARK FAMILY
RESOURCE CENTRE
1 Braintree Crescent
Open Monday to Friday
offering parent/child
programs
(prenatal to 5 years)
Registration Required
Contact Jackie at
204-895-2519 or
Email [email protected]
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
An opportunity for momsto-be and parents of children
under one year of age to
learn more about various
health and nutrition areas for
the baby, themselves and the
whole family. Children under
age one remain with their
parent during the session.
Older children will be cared
for by a qualified childcare
provider.
PLEASE CALL ONE
WEEK PRIOR TO
SESSION IF CHILD
CARE IS REQUIRED.
(Prenatal to 12 months)
Tuesdays
9:30am - 11:15am
Deer Lodge
Community Club
323 Bruce Ave
Thursdays
1:15pm - 3:15pm
Heritage Victoria
Community Club
950 Sturgeon Road
For more information call
Traci or Scelena
204-885-5415
VIMY ARENA
255 HAMILTON AVE
SKATING:
Sundays 1:00pm - 2:00pm
(January 6 - March 10)
ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA CENTENNIAL POOL
644 PARKDALE ST
FREE SWIM:
Wednesdays 2:00pm - 4:30pm
(January 9 - March 13)
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Bringing families and the community together...
PUBLISHERS
St. James-Assiniboia Parent Child Coalition
Sandra Doell
Family Resource Coordinator
204-998-8400
Visit St.James-Assiniboia Parent
Child Coalition online at
www.sjapcc.ca
Join us on Facebook
and Twitter
Lynda McCausland
Copy Consultant
Printed by Corporate Source
Ken Blackmore
204-925-1834
PROUD SPONSOR OF THE ST. JAMES ASSINIBOIA 55+ CENTRE
Ken Blackmore Direct Line: 204.925.1834
[email protected]
www.corporatesourceinc.com
Family Focus spring issue will be available March 2013
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