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Supporting families in parenting, literacy, physical health

and nutrition and community capacity building in the

Charleswood/Tuxedo communities.

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Family Drop In Centers April.3 – June.16 (Closed June 19 – Sept 17, 2017) Our FREE drop-in programs feature a warm friendly environment where caregivers and their children have the

opportunity to explore and learn in a relaxing atmosphere. Come meet new families, learn new songs and participate

in craft activities.

*Please bring a nut-free snack for your child - No hot beverages please*

Monday

Royal School

9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m

Room 9 - 450 Laxdal Rd.

Pacific Junction School

9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m

Room 16 - 715 Cathcart Street

Tuesday

Beaumont School

9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m

Room 20

5880 Betsworth Ave.

Wednesday

Beaverlodge School

9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m

Parent Res. Room

6691 Rannock Ave.

Thursday

Royal School

9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m

Room 9

450 Laxdal Rd.

Friday


9:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m

Room 16

715 Cathcart St.

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Facebook Page - Assiniboine South Early Years

Supporting families in parenting, literacy, physical

health and nutrition and community capacity

building in the Charleswood/Tuxedo communities.

All programs are

FREE

Preschool Fun - Painting with Ice

Chilly ice paint! Kids love to swirl the melting paint over your driveway, sidewalk or paper - creating beautiful designs. They'll

practice their color recognition and counting skills while observing paint go from a liquid state to a solid state, then back to

liquid again.

What You Need:

Ice cube tray

Washable paint

Craft sticks

Paper (optional)

Plastic wrap (optional)

Help your child pour the paint into the ice cube tray. Let them count out how many cubes of each color they want. When they are done filling up the tray, have them put a craft stick into the middle of each paint cube. The sticks should be able to stand up on their own, but if they won't stay up - try covering the tray in plastic wrap. Then poke the sticks through the wrap for extra stability. Have your child carefully place the ice cube tray in the freezer, and let it sit until the paint is frozen solid. When the paint cubes are frozen, it's time to paint! Ask your child to choose a color, and help them pop the chosen paint cube out of the tray. They can hold the craft stick and swirl the frozen paint cube over the sidewalk or piece of paper. As it melts, it will leave a lovely trail of paint. Encourage your child to use several different cubes to create a masterpiece. As they paint, discuss the process of freezing. What happened to the paint when it was put it in the freezer? What's happening to the paint when it's exposed to the warm air and paper? What does the paint feel like as it melts?

Literacy Links Getting a good start at an early age is important to future success at school. The Literacy Links project supports

parents with preschool children in developing a positive literacy environment at home. Children who grow up in a positive home-reading environment are much more likely to become strong, interested readers than children who do not, no matter how much reading is encouraged in school!

Literacy Links is a Free Program The program provides you and your child the unique opportunity to enjoy learning experiences in the comfort of your own home. A trained facilitator will make FIVE visits to your home in order to work with you and your child. The facilitator will introduce you to activities involving print, rhyme and beginning sounds. These activities can be done as part of your daily routine. It is a wonderful opportunity for you as a parent to see your child’s development and discover new ways of working together to enhance these emerging skills.

To Register Complete the Literacy Links registration form and return to: your local elementary School

Contact Information:

For more information: Sharon Barker, Early Years Supervisor

Phone 204.885.0738 or Email [email protected]

Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

Finding the time to make healthy, tasty meals the whole family will eat is tough enough but trying to do it on a budget can be

overwhelming. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive. By planning ahead and following these tips, you’ll be sure to see savings on

your weekly grocery bill.

Plan a Menu: To save money on groceries, you need to plan what to eat for the week. Make the time to plan a menu and flip through

grocery store flyers to find out what’s on sale. Sale items can help inspire your menu. Keep your menus and use again. Menus can be

used seasonally or use them as a template for weeks ahead and adapt as needed based on what’s on sale or what you are in the mood

for.

Use a Shopping List: Your shopping list will include all the ingredients needed to prepare foods on your menu plan. Be sure to check

what you have on hand first, so only buy what you really need. When shopping stick to your list. Beware of promos and displays. These

are there to tempt you to buy things you don’t need.

Avoid Name Brands: Store brands are cheaper than brand name products. Don’t’ judge before you try them. Many shoppers find the

quality of store brands good as or even better than their name brand counterparts.

Buy in Season: Vegetables and fruit are cheaper when they are in season. Keep variety in your diet by choosing frozen or canned

vegetables and fruit especially during winter months. These are as nutritious as and lower in cost than fresh produce.

Limit pre-prepared foods: Pre-washed greens, cut up fruit and vegetables and marinated meats might save you time, but won’t save

you money. Wash lettuce and cut up vegetables and fruit at home. Prepare enough for a few days at a time and store in plastic bags or

containers so they are ready when you need them. Season meat and poultry with your favourite herbs, spices or marinades then freeze

in smaller packs. When you do thaw them out, they’ll be ready for the oven, pan or grill.

Use “unit” pricing to compare items: Figure out which item is the better deal by comparing the unit cost. This is the cost per weight

of the item and it very helpful when comparing two items that are different brands or when packages are in different sizes. To find the

unit cost take the price of the item ÷ item weight. Many store shelf labels include unit pricing per 100 grams.

Don’t shop hungry: You will be tempted easily by all sorts of goodies if you shop when your stomach is empty. Save money by

shopping after a meal or snack. ---- For more information on ways to save money at the grocery store go to

https://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/Budget/20-Ways-to-Save-Money-on-Your-Groceries.aspx

Submitted by:

Martina Gornik-Marion, RD

Public Health Dietitian, WRHA

Sheet Pan Sweet & Sour Chicken:

Serves: 6 Total Cost of recipe: $9.93 Cost per serving: $1.66

Ingredients 1 large onion - 2 green peppers - 1 red bell pepper - 1 can (398 ml)pineapple chucks - 2 boneless,

skinless chicken breast (~500 g)- 2 Tbsp canola oil - ¼ tsp garlic powder - ½ tsp ground ginger to taste - salt and

pepper ¼ cup - ketchup ¼ cup brown sugar - 1/3 cup rice or apple cider vinegar - 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce1 ½ Tbsp

cornstarch - 3 green onions, chopped.

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Cut the onion, peppers, and chicken into one-inch pieces. Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice for the sauce.

2. Place the onion, peppers, chicken and pineapple on a large sheet pan (cookie sheet) in a single layer. Use two sheets, if needed, so chicken and vegetables have plenty of room to brown nicely.

3. Drizzle the oil over the ingredients on the sheet pan and add the garlic powder, ground ginger and salt and pepper. Toss ingredients well in the pan.

4. Bake the chicken and vegetables in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until slightly browned on the edges. Stir half way during baking.

5. While chicken and peppers are in the oven, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a small pot, combine reserved pineapple juice (1 cup), ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy and cornstarch. Stir well to combine. Heat mixture over medium heat, stirring often until it starts to simmer. Once sauce has thickened remove it from heat and set aside.

6. When chicken and vegetables are finished baking, remove from the oven and toss with the sauce. 7. Serve over white or brown rice. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Notes: Buy chicken breasts on sale or use the same weigh of boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Recipe From:

https://www.budgetbytes.com/

https://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Articles/Budget/20-Ways-to-Save-Money-on-Your-Groceries.aspx

https://www.budgetbytes.com/

Babies are born ready to bond and connect emotionally with the people who nurture and protect them. A baby will develop the strongest attachment with their main parenting caregiver(s). A baby who feels safe and secure with those first caregivers will grow to build special relationships and form emotional bonds with other people regularly caring for them – from fathers, mothers, grandparents and older siblings to other family members and friends. Providing loving care in early infancy and throughout the early years helps the child feel secure and protected and sets the foundation for their development into self-confident, competent and independent young people.

Delight in me. I was born ready to experience joy. Sharing joy helps my brain to grow. I feel more secure knowing that “life is good, because you enjoy life when you are with me.”

I need to be held. Holding me gives me pleasure, comfort and security. It also helps me learn how to be soothed and feel calm. Gentle touch and soft voices tell me I am safe and loved.

Gaze into my eyes. Lots of eye contact helps me feel connected to you and safe. At about six weeks, I will begin to sense what your eyes are ‘saying’. This helps strengthen my bond to you.

Follow my need. Responding to my need for attention, comfort and exploration helps me know I can count on you. This helps me feel secure as I grow up.

You can’t spoil me. I’m a baby! It is impossible to spoil me in the first few months by responding to my needs, especially my need to be comforted. When I’m really little, I only ask for what I need.

Stay with me when I’m upset or restless. You might not be able to make everything right for me, but by staying with me you teach me I am not alone. Sometimes you might be upset or tired, too. It is okay to ask someone else to stay with me until you feel better.

Talk out-loud to me about feelings. The sound of your calm voice helps me feel safe, and I start to learn language. When I hear you talk about feelings (yours and mine), I start to understand feelings.

Perfection is impossible, aim for ‘good enough’. Parenting takes practice. Give yourself time to enjoy the journey and remember these are only guidelines. We are both learning as we go!

Be Bigger, Stronger, Wiser, and Kind©. The heart of secure attachment is when I know I have a parent or caregiver who can be counted on to lovingly give me tenderness, comfort, guidance and protection every day.

Take good care of yourself. Parenting takes lots of energy and patience. Getting rest, eating well and finding support will help our family be the best we can be.

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For more information: Toll free: 1-877-945-4777 Website: manitobaparentzone.ca

Thank you to the Attachment Network of Manitoba for their contribution of content and expertise in the development of this tip sheet. (Article from the

Manitoba Parent Zone website )

Health Links is a 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone information service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone to health care questions and guide you to the care you need. Call anytime (204) 788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257

Call anytime (204) 788-8200 or toll-free 1-888-315-9257.

Charleswood Library

6-4910 Roblin Boulevard R3R 0G7 Phone: 204-986-3072

The Charleswood Library is a one-floor

accessible facility with study and meeting space,

a bright children’s area, teen area, fireplace

lounge, and a room for library programming. A

24/7 book return is located at the main

entrance.

Manitoba Parent Line

Parents can access the Manitoba Parent Line to receive free,

confidential parenting support, tips and strategies by trained

Counselors Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Call 204-945-4777

Toll free 1-877-945-4777

Great Expectations Program

An opportunity for moms-to-be and parents of children under one year

of age to learn more about various health and nutrition areas for their

baby, themselves and the whole family. Children under age one remain

with their parent during the session. A qualified childcare provider will

care for older children.

Please call one week prior to session if childcare is required.

Wednesday Mornings

9:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m.

Westgrove School

50 Westgrove Way

For more information call Traci

204-885-5415

The Manitoba Parent Zone website provides parents with plainly written, trusted parenting and child development information that they can use to make informed decisions on behalf of their children and families. The website includes links to resources on Manitoba-based public education and public health campaigns. It also includes an ‘Ask an Expert forum’ that allows parents to submit questions to subject matter experts for response.

www.manitobaparentzone.ca

211

Manitoba

Is Here!

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP

Thursdays 10 – 11:30am A group for anyone breastfeeding it’s a perfect an opportunity to connect with other breastfeeding moms like yourself! Sturgeon Heights Community Centre: 210 Rita Street Call 204-940-2040 for more info

211 MANITOBA is a searchable online database of

government, health, and social services that are

available across the province. This service helps

Manitobans who are looking to find the right

community or social resource but don’t know where

to start. http://mb.211.ca/

http://cms00asa1.winnipeg.ca/mapxtreme/servlet/cismap?rsn=18372&js=y


http://wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/contact/branches/charleswood.asp#transit


http://wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/wifi.asp

Assiniboine South Early Years - May 2017

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

30 1

Royal School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Pacific Junction

9:30-11:30 a.m

2 Beaumont School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

3 Beaverlodge School

9:30 –11:30 a.m

4

Royal School 9:30 - 11:30a.m

5 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m

6

7

8 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Pacific Junction 9:30-11:30 a.m



9:30 –11:30 a.m

11 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

12 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m

13

14

15 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.




9:30 –11:30 a.m

18 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

19 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m

20

21

22 CLOSED



9:30 –11:30 a.m

26 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

27 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m

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2

3

Royal School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.




9:30 –11:30 a.m

6 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

7 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

8

9

10 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Pacific Junction 9:30-11:30 a.m.



9:30 –11:30 a.m

13 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

14 CLOSED

15

16

17 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pacific Junction

9:30-11:30 a.m



9:30 –11:30 a.m.

20 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

21 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

22

23

24 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.




9:30 –11:30 a.m.

27 Royal School

9:30-11:30 a.m.

28 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

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9:30 - 11:30 a.m.



Assiniboine South Early Years - June 2017


.

1 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

2 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m

3

4

5 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.




9:30 –11:30 a.m

8 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

9 Pacific Junction

School 9:30 - 11:30 a.m

10

11

12 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30 a.m.




9:30 –11:30 a.m

15 Royal School

9:30 - 11:30a.m

16 Last Drop-in


9:30 - 11:30 a.m

17

Have A Great

Summer -

See You Sept. 17th

Homemade Bubble Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups dishwashing liquid

6 cups water

¾ cup white corn syrup

Combine the ingredients,

shake in a sealed container,

and let settle for 4 hours.

Store in a covered container

in the refrigerator. Allow to

warm before use.

Our Community Partners

Healthy Child Manitoba

WRHA

MB Labour & Housing

Pembina Trails School Division

Children’s disABILITY Services

Manitoba Child Care & Early Learning

Charleswood United Church

City of Winnipeg

Royal Kids

Family Centre of Winnipeg

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