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1381 Lakeshore Rd E.
Unit 2
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332 Lakeshore Rd East Mississauga, Ontario
L5G 1H4
www.roundaboutkids.ca
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MOMs we would love to hear from you.
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What makes a Dad so special that when Daddy comes in the door, nothing matters but getting to the door to give him a big hug and a kiss? Seeing my own husband with his girls, I often smile and recall saying to a girlfriend of mine, “ I’d like him to be the father of my children”. How did I know that he would be a great Dad? Well, I knew before he did, that he would make a great father when I saw how he treated his nieces and nephews and how he enjoyed childlike play.
With Fathers’ Day coming up, I decided to ask a few Moms why they feel their kid’s Dad is great? Here is what a few of them had to say.
There seems to be a general consensus around men playing differently with their kids.
· “My husband is a child at heart and plays really well with the kids.”
· “My guy will often play princess with my daughter.”
· “He plays silly games that I couldn’t possibly come up with.”
Dad’s these days are much more involved with their kids.
· “They are much more likely to give them baths and read them their bedtime stories.”
· “He makes them their favourite breakfast.”
· “He enjoys taking them to the park.”
· “Doesn’t mind changing dirty diapers."
When Dad comes home from work, he looks forward to spending some quality time with his kid (s).
· “My husband can’t wait to get home and be greeted by his girls. Daddy!!!”
· “My husband enjoys sitting down and watching a movie with the girls.”
· “He likes to take them to their extra curricular activities.”
· “He likes helping them with their homework.”
Dad’s are often under appreciated and Fathers’ Day is a nice reminder of how great they really are. To all of you Dad’s who are doing their jobs, keep up the good work!
HAPPY FATHERS’ DAY!
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With the kids off from school and the parents looking to take a little family vacation, one thing must always be addressed, and that is restroom safety. Restrooms in certain cases can be the haven for the wrong element and when opportunities knock, they will take advantage of the situation.
So to make things safer anytime a child—or an adult, for that matter--uses a room, such as a public or foreign restroom, that is isolated and closed off, there are a few precautions to always keep in mind.
• If the child is old enough to use the restroom unaccompanied, have a check and balance system in place. Give the child a specific time limit, and wait directly outside the door. Children like to dawdle and they don’t have a very good sense of time, make sure your child understands that if he’s not out in a certain amount of time, you will come in and get him. My mother always said I used to hurry because I was afraid she’d come in and embarrass me. In many cases the fear of an action is worse than the action itself.
• If the child is small, pay careful attention to anyone leaving the restroom with a child or even a bundle wrapped in a coat or a blanket. Abductors are likely to pretend the child is sick or sleeping.
• If you’re an adult going to the restroom either with a child or alone, remember that the busier it is the safer you will be. When someone is overpowered or mugged in a restroom it’s usually because he or she was alone with the “Bad Guy.” So, if you walk into an empty restroom, you may want to walk out and find another one that’s more populated.
• Even for adults, it’s safer to go to the restroom in pairs, but if you’re with someone of the opposite sex, you can still establish a check and balance plan. Remember that the person you’re with can always yell or bang on the door without actually entering the restroom.
Mr. Doyle is a 30 year veteran of the martial arts. He has been teaching and educating men, women and children of Mississauga since 1986. He is married and he and his wife, Lesa (also a black belt) have two children, Charles (12) and Alexsandra (8).
Academy of Martial Arts, Port Credit
www.dojoworld.ca
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LKING MOMSWALKING
MOMSlking is a good form of exercise and can
WALKING MOMS
Walking is a good form of exercise and can also add years to your life. Why not get out and walk with other Moms? You can enjoy the social aspects as well as benefit physically by keeping healthy and fit.
Join other moms in your area for walks. If you are interested in joining a walking group or forming your own send an email to info@momsofmississauga.com or call for more details (416)873-3892.
If you live in any of the following areas there are Moms waiting to hear from you. What are you waiting for get out and join them:
Erin Mills and Dundas
Erin Mills and Thomas
Mavis and Courtney Park
Winston Churchill and Derry
Port Credit
Square One
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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. |
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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 |
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MOCHA MOMS - Port Credit - Need a break. Moms group meets every Wednesday. Babysitting available. Email for more details h.m.r@sympatico.ca |
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ROUNDABOUT FAMILY CENTRE -
332 Lakeshore Rd East Now offering Prenatal Yoga, Mom & Baby Yoga, Baby Massage & more! Drop In Programs Tuesdays: Baby Music 10:00 am—11:00am (Free) Strollercise - 11:30am (Free) Registration Required Wednesdays: Mom & Baby Yoga 10:00am - 11:15am $72/6 classes, Prenatal Yoga 6:00 pm—7:15pm $72/6 sessions Thursdays: Baby Massage 10:00 am—11:00am $40/ 5 sessions *Baby Sign Language Fridays May 30th , June 6th, June 13th 10:00 am - 11:00 am $90 Call (905) 274-9561 to register or for more details.
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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 difficult times. Postpartum depression affects 1 in 5 women. You're not alone!
Mississauga West location is held at Meadowvale Town Centre in the Ontario Early Years Centre. They meet weekly on Wed from 1 - 3pm. Group facilitators and babysitting available. Call (905) 567-4156 for more details.
Mississauga South location is held in the Ontario Early Years Centre at Turtle Creek Plaza, Clarkson. 1801 Lakeshore Rd W. They meet weekly on Thurs. from 1 - 3pm. Group facilitators and babysitting available. Call (905) 822-1114 for more details. |
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- 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
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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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MAMBO DREAM TEAM 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.
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ART CLASSES available Tueday’s & Fridays for various ages. Location: 12 Peter St. Prince Edward Montessori Contact Ewa Stryjnik the instructor for more details (905) 464-3569
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BABY SIGN LANGUAGE, PRENATAL YOGA, MOM & BABY YOGA, BABY MUSIC, & BABY MASSAGE are all offered at Roundabout Family Centre - 332 Lakeshore Rd E. (905) 274-9561
STROLLERCISE meet at the Roundabout Family Centre at 11:30 am and then head out for a leisurely walk through Port Credit. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors and socialize. Call (905) 274-9561 for more details.
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"WEE & THE WISE"
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 JUNE 2ND AT 10:30PM.
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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MY SUPPER WORKSTM EXPERIENCE
Written By Carmen Joseph
I’m sure you Moms have heard about Supper WorksTM and if you haven’t, you can find out more as I tell you about my experience.
One of the Moms I know mentioned a place, where for a reasonable fee, you can go and prepare your meals and not have to worry about buying ingredients or cleaning up. I thought to myself, “ How great is that! ”
Here’s the scoop, I don’t mind cooking. However, what I mind is having to think about what I’m going to cook on a daily basis. I’m not one to plan out my meals for the week, nor do I enjoy the chore of going to the grocery store. I’m also not the type to try out a recipe from a cookbook or magazine.
So when one of the Moms organized a group night at Supper WorksTM in Lorne Park, I decided to give it a try. I went online and signed up for the evening of choice. Once I chose the session, I was given the menu selections for that day. I had several meals to choose from, and the option to split the meals in half so that I could get two meals out of one recipe.
Once I was booked I didn’t have to do anything else but show up to prepare my meals. All the shopping, washing, cutting, slicing and grating they did.
When we arrived for our party we were offered a drink and then it was explained how Supper WorksTM works. There were stations set up with the recipes and all of the ingredients and utensils required for you to prepare your meal. Once you prepare the meal, they are there to clean up after you so that you can move on to the next station.
I was quite impressed with the place, it was clean, efficiently run and the staff were friendly and very helpful. The ingredients were fresh, nutritious and the recipes were easy to follow. We had a really fun night and the bonus was I got to go home with 12 gourmet entrees to put in my freezer for future dinners.
The evening after my Supper WorksTM experience, my husband came home and asked what was for supper. I didn’t have to think too long about what to cook. I pulled one of the prepared meals out of the freezer, thawed it and cooked in no time at all.
So when asked, “Would you go again?” my reply to that question is, “Sign me up”!
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INTRODUCTORY OFFER
RECEIVE A FREE ENTRÉE WITH YOUR
BOOKED SUPPER WORKSTM SESSION
AVAILABLE AT THE LORNE PARK LOCATION ONLY !
1150 Lorne Park Road , Mississauga (905) 278-7224
Visit www.SupperWorks.com or email: Mississauga@supperworks.com
To receive your free entrée you must use code 00123, register and pay to receive an additional discount
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645 Lakeshore Rd East
Mississauga, On
L5G 1J5
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JOAN NEWINGTON
CERTIFIED LABOUR & POSTPARTUM DOULA
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR
PRENATAL CLASSES |
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1965 Britannia Road
West, Suite 210
Mississauga, ON
L5M 4Y4
(905) 542-8885 |
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