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Music has always been a big part of our family life as it brings so much happiness to our daily experiences. Music also has a way of inspiring and transporting you back in time. Sitting in my car waiting patiently in a line at a local Tim Hortons, a song comes on the radio which immediately takes me back to my childhood home. My Mom preparing our Holiday meal, her angelic voice singing the very song “Oh Holy Night” that was playing on the radio. By the time that I reached the pickup window, I had tears streaming down my face. Listening to Carols and holiday music always does this to me.
There is something very special about this time of year. Everyone seems to be in the best of moods. Houses and store front windows are beautifully decorated with tinsel and lights. Festive music is playing everywhere. Even our children have caught onto the joy that this season brings.
Early November my two and a half year old has started to sing at the top of her lungs “Jingle Bells” and “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” causing me yet another teary eyed moment. This is my baby whom only recently was spoken of by my four and a half year old “Look Dad, she can almost talk!”. Now I can’t believe she’s singing with her radiating smile that beams from ear to ear.
It is such a beautiful sight to see, children singing and really enjoying it! I’m looking forward to seeing my kids and their classmates as they entertain us at their school concerts and assemblies. It’s amazing how in such a very short period of time, and at such a young age, these kids learn their roles and songs to be performed in front of so many parents.
As our children have fun finally being able to present to their parents what they have worked hard on for several weeks, we parents will experience the magic and the joy. We will be touched and moved by the pure sweetness of our children and the joyous song that pours from their hearts.
Many of you Moms have wee little ones that are not at this stage yet but it won’t be long before you experience it. This season if you have a chance, get out and see a children’s choir, take part in one of the evenings Caroling festivities and get into the holiday spirit. It can be quite a moving and uplifting experience!
Sleigh bells ring are you listening, in the land snow is glistening a beautiful sight we're happy to night, walking in a winter wonderland.
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Heart Warming Holiday Traditions
By Tera Hryciuk
Regardless of one's personal beliefs, December is one of the most magical months of the year. I have to admit that I am still struck with a child-like awe as our landscape becomes transformed by the first few snowfalls. The magical mood of the season inspires me to maintain old family traditions and create some of my own. "If you look carefully," I tell my daughters, "You can see tiny snow fairies being made out of dancing snow flakes." For the next half hour or so they are transfixed at the window, eyes straining to see what I myself wished for as a child. My eldest daughter finally declares that she thinks she's seen one, eyes full of pride and hope, as her sister now sticks her face up against the window in the hopes of getting a better look.
Although I consider myself to be a religious person, I try to create and hold on to traditions that transcend those religious beliefs and are uniquely special to our own family. Sometimes they may seem small and insignificant, yet they add to the element of fun that permeate our holidays. In my case the tradition revolves around storytelling. As we decorate our home with ornaments, tinsel, and holiday cheer, I tell the girls stories from my childhood or what the holidays were like in Italy for their grandparents. They sometimes regard me with disbelief when I tell them that a "treat" was usually a clementine for my father and that sometimes it didn't snow at all in the South of Italy where he was from.
My husband's family have some pretty unique traditions of their own. One such example is in the exchanging gifts. Rather than write the name of the person to and from whom the gift has been given, the gift tag is usually filled out as a joke, riddle or obscure nick name dating back to my husband's childhood. While the children are usually tearing though their presents, the adults are usually still in stitches over the tags, which my mother-in-law dutifully collects and saves in an old shoe box (to be re-used or re-read) for the following year.
My father's recent passing has definitely put the importance of family and family rituals into perspective. His life and death have taught me that it is the smallest acts of thoughtfulness and kindness for which we are remembered, and that the family rituals that we create are what our children and loved ones will cling to when we are no longer around to partake in them.
Have a magical month of December filled with love and wonder!
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SEASONS GREETINGS!
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‘Tis the season to be merry—or stressed out, depending on how you pace yourself during the upcoming weeks. While partying until the wee hours of the morning and dragging yourself into the office the next morning was probably no big deal back in your pre-baby days, you may find that you want to limit the number of social engagements you say yes to at this already crazy time of year. After all, your parenting responsibilities don’t disappear just because it’s rum and eggnog season: you’re still as likely as ever to get a 3:00 a.m. visit from a hungry baby or night waking toddler!
Here are ten things you can do to make the holiday season as stress-free as possible for you and your kids:
1. If you’re pregnant during the holiday season, try to time your shopping expeditions so that you can avoid the crowds. That means shopping at off-peak hours (e.g. 10:30 a.m.) or—even better—wrapping up your shopping a few weeks ahead of time. Not only is battling the holiday crowds stressful, standing in one place for prolonged periods of time can cause the blood to pool in your lower body, something that could cause you to keel over while you’re waiting in line to pay for your purchases. The problem will be one hundred times worse if you’re overheated, by the way, so don’t make the mistake of shopping with your winter coat zipped up.
2. If you’re pregnant and you’re planning to head out of town over the holidays, make sure you ask your doctor or midwife for a copy of your prenatal record. That way, if you run into a health problem while you’re on the road, you’ll have full details about your medical and obstetrical history with you. It’s also important to make sure that you have adequate health insurance in place if you will be traveling out of State. (Note: Most travel insurance policies don’t cover women who are more than seven months pregnant, so this is an issue you’ll need to discuss with your travel insurance provider.)
3. Rather than attempting to do a lot of traveling with a young baby—something that can be both stressful and exhausting—invite friends and family members to visit you over the holiday season. Just make sure that potential houseguests understand up-front that you’re not in a position to wait on people hand and foot this year: after all, you’re already playing servant to the most demanding of masters, your new baby!
4. Give some serious thought to which holiday decorations you’re uncrating if you’ve got a crawling baby on the loose. It’s best to leave breakable ornaments with tremendous sentimental value in storage—or ensure that they’re placed well out of the reach of your roving explorer. Ditto for strings of Christmas lights that could result in burns or cuts, if chewed. After all, the last thing you want to do is spend Christmas Eve in the hospital emergency room.
5. Accept the fact that visiting other people is likely to be stressful if you’ve got a toddler in tow, and limit the length of your visits accordingly. While you might be up to a one-hour visit at Great Aunt Mildred’s, an entire afternoon of trying to keep her Royal Doulton figurines away from your increasingly determined toddler might be a bit much for all concerned. (Personally, I feel that people who refuse to toddler proof their homes when they’re playing host to a toddler deserve to lose the odd Royal Doulton figurine, but that’s just a bit of mean spiritedness on my part!)
Full article can be found online in the Parenting Section. Click here to read article.
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LE LECHE LEAGUE CANADA - (Mississauga Group) Mother to Mother breastfeeding support every 2nd Saturday of the month. For more details call (416) 483-3368. |
MOMS TIME OUT - Clarkson & Meadowvale - A chance to get out of the house and meet other moms in the area. Childcare available.
Email: Momstime@sympatico.ca |
MOCHA MOMS - Port Credit - Need a break. Moms group meets every Wednesday. Babysitting available. Email for more details h.m.r@sympatico.ca |
MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS - Be a part of this dynamic group of caring women as we help to uplift and support each other into becoming the best Moms we can be! Wednesday morning, from 9:30-11:00, at the Freedom Center in Port Credit 157 Lakeshore Rd West. Contact michelleandtyler@gmail.com. -
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ROUNDABOUT FAMILY CENTRE - We have moved to a fantastic new location just across the street. Come and check out our new location! Email info@roundaboutkids.ca for the October calendar. Offering Prenatal Yoga, Mom & Baby Yoga, Baby Sign Language, Baby Massage, Strollercise & more! Tuesday 10:30 am Free Moms Group, Tuesday afternoons Mom and Baby Yoga Baby Massage/ Reflexology $10 (Drop In), Wednesday 2pm Free Moms group, Thursday afternoons Mom and Baby Yoga. Call (905) 274-9561 for more details.
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ADJUSTMENTS AFTER BIRTH PROGRAM - a service offered by the Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centres and supported by Peel Health can provide you with support and services to help you find your way. Peer support group to help you through difficult times. Post partum depression affects 1 in 5 women. You’re not alone! Mississauga West (905) 567-4156 Mississauga South (905) 822-1114 |
POSTPARTUM PEER SUPPORT GROUP - OEYC Mississauga East offers a free support group for Moms. It is offered every Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on a drop in basis. No registration required. Childcare is available if needed. For more details please contact Sanja at (905) 276-6392. |
FOODBANKS - Are you finding it hard to make ends meet? Do you find yourself struggling to put food on your table? If so, please contact your local food banks, they are there to help you in times of need. Not only do they provide food, some also have counselors. Visit the Support section on Momsofmississauga.com for the phone list to contact your local food bank. |
DROP IN - STREETSVILLE - Ontario Early Years Centre - Adults with children from birth to 6 years of age are welcome to join us during our regular drop in hours.
Mon 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Tues 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 10:00 am & 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Thurs 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 10:00 am
For more info on our program schedule call (905) 826-5411 |
THE DAM YOUTH DROP-IN - a local charity in Meadowvale Mississauga operating since 1995 supporting at-risk youth 13 to 19yrs as well as our Affinity programs for pregnant teens and young moms and their children. We are currently running 4 programs for pregnant teens and young moms. Prenatal, Post Partum, Food For Life and Dinner Group - call 905-826-6558 or visit us online at www.thedam.org for more details. |
VITA CENTRE FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH Are you a young mom between the ages of 15 - 30 years looking to learn life skills. Do you want to meet young moms to share & learn with? If so, then this is the program you are looking for! Our GROWING AS PARENTS PROGRAM will provide you with the opportunity to build likfe skills and personal development. IT's FREE! Light snack provided. Free child minding is available on site.
Meetings are held@Mississauga Life Centre 110 Lakeshore Road . For more information or to register please call Rima. GAP Program Facilitator (905) 812-5477 or Email: gapm@vitamanor.org
Visit the support section of Momsofmississauga.com to download Flyer. |
PARENTING & FAMILY LITERACY CENTRES A free government program for families with young children from infant up to six years of age. The following elementary schools in Mississauga and Brampton will be open for drop in (call for more info) visit http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/parents/findACentre.html for a location.
For the Riverside Public school location call Kim 905-274-1515
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A 6 week Social Skills Program will start October 16th at the Ontario Early Years Centre at Turtle Creek Plaza in Clarkson (1801 Lakeshore Rd W.)
This program offers activites, games, discussion and stories to help children learn about feelings,acceptance,friendship,co-operation,manners,teasing and bullying.
This program is for 4-6 year olds only and it is important that one parent accompany their child.
There is no childcare at our centre for younger children, so if you have a younger child and do not have alternative childcare, your child could attend the program.
Date & time: Starts Thursday October 16th 6-7:15 p.m.
Ends Thursday November 20th
This is an excellent program to help empower children to get along in a school environment.
And better yet it is FREE !!!!
Call 905-822-1114 to register.
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The Mississauga Parent Child Resource Centre operates the Ontario Early Years Centres in the south at Turtle Creek Plaza in Clarkson, Byngmount School, Port Credit High school and Sheridan Villa Nursing Home.
We offer drop in as well as many programs for parents/caregivers and children 0-6 years. Visit our website www.mpcrc.ca or call us at 905-891-7621 for more information about our programs.
The drop in and all our programs are FREE.
One very important program we would like to highlight is our support group for women having difficulties with postpartum adjustment.
Share your feelings and experiences in a safe and supportive environment and learn strategies to help you cope during this challenging time of adjustment.
If you are experiencing any of the following : restlessness, sadness, loss of interest, extreme irritability or anger, crying for no apparent reason, overwhelmed, join us Thursday 1-3 pm. No registration required. Just drop in. You are not alone.
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offers children’s dance classes every Monday from 4:45 pm—5:30pm. For 2 - 4 year olds. Elements of ballet with Latin influence, Introduction to musical instruments and Rhythm of Latin American dance such as Mambo & Cha Cha. For more information contact Dora (416) 898-9800.
offering high-quality art instruction for kids, teens and adults, taught by professional artists and art educators. Located at 12 Peter Street. For more info call (905) 464.3569 / 905.990.4935 or email info@iimpressions.ca. www.iipressions.ca
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WE'RE LOOKING FORE MOMS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING TOGETHER ONCE A MONTH FOR A VISIT AT A RETIREMENT HOME WITH YOUR WEE ONES.
OUR NEXT VISIT IS ON DECEMBER 1ST AT 10:30A.M.
Meet other mothers in a comfortable facility where you can do Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Snacks, Games and Songs with your children. Bring some additonal joy into the lives of our older generation, some of who don't have any grandchildren of their own or don't have the opportunity to see their grandchildren that often.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our seniors, email info@momsofmississauga.com.
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THIS YEARS WISH LIST
Dear Santa or anyone who cares,
I think I’ve been really good this year, despite not really getting a handle on the school bell. For some reason I haven’t been able to get there before the first bell rings and occasionally I make it before the second bell. I do have to say that it’s been difficult adjusting to back to school this year and I promise to try harder next year. I’ve also been very good at keeping control of my temper. You know how it is with little ones, they really try your patience. I don’t know how many times this year I’ve had to repeat myself over and over again, but keeping my cool deserves some points don’t you think.
Anyway, I don’t really want that much this year so if you think I deserve it please can I have a manual on how to get to school on time, no on second thought can you just get me someone who can deal with the untimely temper tantrums and get my kids ready in the morning and take them to school so that they won’t be late and one more thing, I’m thinking a trip somewhere sans children. Don’t get me wrong Santa I love my kids, it’s just I think us MOMs need a break once in a while.
MOM Cj |
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