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kwkids.com Newsletter - February 2008
Featured Activities & Outings for February
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All expectant mothers are invited to the Welcome Wagon's Annual Baby Shower at the Future Inns (700 Hespeler Road in Cambridge) on April 13, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Lots of door prizes, free gifts and information! First 100 moms at the doors for the Shower receive a free gift bag! Register today to receive your free invitation at www.havingababy.ca or call Susan at 1-877-675-8463.
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Featured Activities & Outings for February
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February is a good month to roll in the snow, make snow angels, skate and ski, toboggan and make snowmen or participate in various activities and programs taking place indoors. |
- The Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery runs numerous drop-in art programs - Art for Mommies (February 19th), Family Sundays (February 10th) and Making Art Together (February 16th).
- A new art studio is opening its doors in Cambridge. Kids Creations Art Studio is holding an open house on Saturday (February 2nd) from 1 to 4pm. Visitors will have a chance to see what this new space is all about.
- Is your toddler full of energy while waiting for the snow to melt in the outdoor playgrounds? Drop in with your kids (ages 0 - 5) at Gymboree for some Play Time! Play with balls, slide, climb, roll, blow bubbles and more at this fun indoor playground! The Gymboree Play Time runs on Mondays (5:30 – 7:30pm) and Wednesdays (2 – 4pm).
- To celebrate the new Family/Heritage Day consider attending the Heritage Festival at the Wellington County Museum on February 10 where you’ll be able to partake in games, songs and dancing with a Celtic Fair. You are also invited to join the Family Fun Fest 2008 taking place at the St. Agatha Community Centre on February 18th.
- It’s never too early for your children to learn to appreciate live theatre and music. This February features Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (February 29 – March 2) presented by the KW Children's Drama Workshop at the Registry Theatre; Kinderkoncerts (February 23) by the KW Symphony at The Centre in the Square; Romeo and Juliet at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts (February 17); Puss in Mukluks (February 8 – 16) at the Fergus Grand Theatre; Sleeping Beauty (February 12) presented by the DuffleBag Theatre at The Arboretum (University of Guelph). For full information on all performances, please visit the kwkids.com Performances page.
- Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of Jane Goodall exhibit at the Children’s Museum will have its doors open to inquisitive explorers until May 25, 2008.
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For these and many other fun programs and events, please visit the kwkids.com event and program calendar!
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March Break Camp Guide
If you are still looking for a camp for the upcoming time away from school for your child, check out the kwkids.com March Break Camp Guide for some great ideas!
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Birthday Party Guide
Our birthday party guide is more popular than ever. It now features birthday party ideas from 43 different organizations.
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Ask the Pro - Family Finances Specialist
 The kwkids.com Family Finances Pro Steve from Bentley Financial returns with important information for parents. Visit the Family Finances & RESP page for more questions and answers on family finances.
Parents Beware! Recent Tax Changes You Should Know
As parents, as we get ready to file our 2007 income tax returns, here’s a question: Are we paying too much tax? Here's a breakdown of the key tax changes involving pertinent to young families:
FOR 2007 (Effective January 1, 2007)
- New Child Care Tax Credit - Parents can claim a $2,000, non-refundable tax credit for each child under the age of 18. Any unused part of the credit can be transferred to a spouse or common-law partner.
- Children's Fitness Tax Credit - This credit will cover eligible fees up to $500 for a child's enrolment in a physical activity program.
- Registered Education Savings Plan Changes - The annual contribution limit, which stood at $4,000, has been eliminated, while the lifetime contribution limit has been increased from $42,000 to $50,000.
2008 AND BEYOND (Effective January 1, 2008)
- New Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) – Parents with children who qualify for the disability tax credit will be able to start an RDSP, which works just like the RESP. The maximum lifetime contribution limit is $200,000; there's no annual limit; and anyone can contribute. The RDSP must be redeemed when the individual turns 60.
Please contact Bentley Financial at info@bentleyfinancial.ca or call 519-404-4864 (1 888 88 BENTLEY tool free) for more information.
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Ask the Pro - Naturopathic Doctor
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 Kwkids.com is pleased to welcome Dr. Joanna Thiessen from George Street Naturopathic Medicine to our panel of experts. Visit the Ask the Naturopath page for more questions and answers on naturopathic medicine.
February Question: I'm worried that my 2 year old son is not getting enough iron in his diet. He is a very picky eater and doesn't like meat. What can I do?
Answer: Iron is indeed a very important nutrient, and it is essential that both children and adults get enough of it. Without adequate iron we can become anemic, with symptoms such as paleness, fatigue, frequent infections and poor growth. Because children your son's age are undergoing periods of rapid growth, their requirement for iron at this stage is increased. Red meat contains a type of iron called heme iron which is very well absorbed. Other iron rich foods include things like dried fruit, pumpkin seeds, blackstrap molasses, leafy green vegetables and legumes. Iron rich foods are better absorbed when combined with acidic foods such as oranges, lemons and tomatoes. Iron absorption is decreased if iron rich foods are eaten in combination with calcium rich foods. To find out for sure if your child is low in iron, you can ask your Naturopath or Medical Doctor to run a blood test called ferritin. Iron supplementation should only be used if your child has a demonstrated deficiency, and my favourite iron supplement for children is a liquid form called 'Floradix' which you can buy at a health food store.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein is not a prescription and does not substitute the consultation of a health care practitioner. |
Thank you for reading!
Jana
Tel: 519-571-8827
Email: jana@kwkids.com |
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