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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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Fine art children's portraiture
artisanphotographytoronto.com
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PARENTING TIPS?
Calling all parents with experience. We need your advice. Please help!
There is candy everywhere! My kids are obsessed with candy and it’s everywhere. How do you get your kids to stop begging for candy other than by giving it to them?
What works for you? Thanks!
Send your advice to info@momsofmississauga.com
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It’s finally April and hopefully we can bid farewell to Old Man Winter. The winter often brings on the blues, with most of us being cooped up inside with very little sunlight and natural vitamin D. I don’t know about you but the last few weeks of March I’ve been feeling a little tired of the winter weather. So I am very excited that spring is here! With the warmer weather and longer days it’s a nice time to get out and enjoy the spring season.
Living in the suburbs we often rely on our cars too much. I know that not everyone owns a car, however I must say that those who don’t are at an advantage when it comes to longevity. Those who don’t have cars do a lot more walking than those of us who do, and according to Deepak Chopra’s book Ageless Body, Timeless Mind you can extend your life by simply walking.
After my first child was born a group of women and I used to get together for walks at Jack Darling Park. Once my second child was born I found that I had no time for walks. It seemed that I spent most of my time in the car driving my older daughter to her school and activities, with the youngest one in tow. My husband and I occasionally took walks in the winter along the waterfront trail, but those days were few and far between.
Now that spring is here I look forward to going for long walks with our family and meeting all the friendly, happy people along the way. I look forward to joining the group of women who have formed walking clubs in our area, and perhaps I will shed the insulation that has accumulated over the winter. I also look forward to seeing the buds on the trees, tulips in bloom, the sound of the birds chirping, and the green grass beginning to appear but most of all I look forward to experiencing all the splendour of spring with my family and friends.
If you are tired of spending most of your time indoors, especially if you are a new mother, I highly recommend that you get outdoors with your infant, it will do you and your child some good. If you don’t want to do it on your own join a group of women or form your own group and get walking!
You will be amazed at how good you feel and your baby will probably sleep better with all the fresh air.
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If you have an existing walking group and are looking for other Moms to join you, or if you are interested in joining a walking group send us an email or visit us online.
We will be pleased to add your group to our website or help connect you to the nearest walking group in your area.
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Movies have always been one of the best forms of ‘entertainment’ activities that families like to do together. I remember as a kid how much fun our entire family had when we went to the movies. I enjoyed the whole atmosphere - sitting by my parents and sharing popcorn with my sister, Julia. Never did I worry about safety because I had my Dad with us, who was a well respected, old school street guy, who could handle anything!
But things are different in today’s world and we as good people need to adapt and change accordingly, especially if the welfare of our safety or our loved ones is at stake. I still like to go to movies to this day and carry the tradition on with my family but due to the changing times I have a much more safer approach.
With that being said here are some tips to follow when you are with your kids at the movie theatre:
1. KNOW the theatre lay-out, mainly the exits and in an emergency GO directly to the nearest one!
2. KNOW your sight limitations due to the lighting in a theatre and make sure you have decent visibility before you GO and make your move to an exit. Carrying a small flashlight as an added precaution can be a lifesaver.
3. KNOW how to get your child’s attention if they lose track of where you are sitting and GO to them if they are unable to see you. Putting a piece of reflective tape on key areas of their jacket, shirt or shoes can aid you in spotting them.
4. KNOW that bad guys lurk near the restrooms (More on that in next months article), GO with them to that area to keep a safer eye on your kids!
5. KNOW that movie theatres are havens for all types of people so if you sit near an unruly group, GO and find another seat just to be safe.
Academy of Martial Arts, Port Credit
www.dojoworld.ca
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) , and have two children, Charles (12) and Alexsandra (8).
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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 - Parenting & Baby Groups - Monday mornings 10:00am—11:30am (Free)
Parent & Baby Music— Tuesdays mornings 10:00 am—11:00am (Free)
Love Me, Feed Me, Carry Me - A breastfeeding & baby wearing group - meets Friday mornings 12:00pm—2:00pm (Free)
Breastfeeding Mother’s Group - Friday afternoons 12pm—2pm (Free)
Now offering Prenatal Yoga, Mom & Baby Yoga, Baby Massage & more!
Call (905) 274-9561 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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MPOMBA SPRING SALE 2008 Saturday, April 5th
Looking for QUALITY kids items at BARGAIN prices?
Look no further!!
Take advantage of our gently used children's clothing (from preemies to size 16), maternity wear, shoes, toys & books, baby equipment and so much more.
The sale is located at The Meeting House at 2700 Bristol Circle.
(403/Dundas behind Canadian Tire)
Public Shopping 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
$1 Admission
Tim Horton's Coffee, Bake Sale goodies,
Fun raffles with great prizes!!
Over 75+ families selling
Cash or Debit Only
Sorry no strollers permitted
This is an amazing sale you don't want to miss!!
We are the original big sale and still the biggest in the GTA!
For more information, please see our website www.mpomba.com
Mississauga Parents of Multiple Births Association
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5TH ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY
FUN SCHOOL
44 PORT STREET
SATURDAY MAY 3RD
11—3PM
Enjoy children’s entertainment, lunch, children’s games, crafts, bake sale, children’s raffle and a silent auction. Please come and join us with your family for a “FUN DAY”! |
Ladies are you pregnant? Why not encourage your Man to take a
DADDY PREP CLASS
A workshop just for men to prepare them for the experience
of becoming a Dad.
Email us to get on the list for the next workshop info@daddyprep.com
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FREE MOVIES at the Library. Visit one of two Mississauga Libraries and watch free featured films on Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturdays. Contact the Mississauga Central Library at (905) 615-3500 extension 3512, or Churchill Meadows Branch at (905) 615-4735 for more information.
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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 rythym of latin American dance such as mambo & cha cha. For more information contact Dora (416) 898-9800.
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EZ-DEFENSE WORKSHOP - DEFENDING YOURSELF IS IN YOUR HANDS! Learn how to assess danger, set boundaries, control adrenal stress and respond not react effectively to real and potential attacks. This is a hands on, no experience required workshop. April 3rd & 10th - 8:00—9:30pm $49 (tax incl.) Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts—108 Lakeshore Rd. E Call for more details (905) 278-7234
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ART CLASSES (Spring term begins the 8TH & 11th through to June 10th & 13th. 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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Email us your events, classifieds, crafts & recipes, parenting tips, funny photos or stories to info@momsofmississauga.com.
Each submission will be entered into a draw at the end of the year for a gift certificate valued at $50. MOMs we would love to hear from you!
When it gets right down to it, each and everyone of us knows someone who has been affected by Cancer. So this April I am going to lead the Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts into doing something about it.
I started the Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts to give back to the community and over the years we have had many different fundraisers for many different causes. Organizations like Children’s Diabetes Foundation, ChildFind, the Junior Jays Foundation, Peel Children’s Aid, Peel Distress Centre, and the Heart & Stroke Foundation were many of the recipients of our efforts.
The Academies of Martial Arts and the KARATE CHOPS CANCER fundraising event has raised over $75,000.00 in the last two years! In the first year of this event over $33,000 was raised for the Childhood Cancer Foundation, Candlelighters Canada. The second year of this event raised over $42,000 for the Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre in Mississauga.
Karate Chops Cancer’s goal this year is $50,000 and this is where we, the Port Credit Academy of Martial Arts comes in!
This year our Academy was invited to participate and I accepted the challenge. So, I would like to ask for your assistance and help raise over $10,000.00 from our club. And to get everyone motivated I am going to shave my head and beard at our inner club competition on Sunday April 27th as long as we reach the $5000.00 mark.
You can help in one or all four ways, by Hair Donation, Hair Chop, Pledge Forms or Corporate Sponsorship.
Please let us know how you would like to help by contacting us at the email address below.
Thank you in advance for helping Karate Chops Cancer,
Chief Instructor Doyle
PS Right now I would like as many people to join me on the Port Credit AMA Hair Chop Team!
karatechopscancer@hotmail.com
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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 APRIL 7TH, 10:30 AM
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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645 Lakeshore Rd East
Mississauga, On
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1965 Britannia Road
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Mississauga, ON
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THIS MONTHS FEATURED ARTICLE IS BY CHARMAIN GREEN OF HEALTH IN BALANCE
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The first Moms of Mississauga subscriber to send in a parenting story for the month of April will win 2 passes to the Movies.
Register to receive Moms of Mississauga newsletter & updates via email and your name will be entered to win prizes.
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