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kwkids.com Newsletter - March 2008
Featured Activities & Outings for March
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March Break, Easter and Spring Arrival – all in one month. What a busy time of the year marked with many local happenings! |
- Now that the Maple Syrup season has begun spring cannot be far away. There are numerous places a short drive away that you can visit to take part in activities to do with maple syrup, as per this special page.
- The first local Eco Show will be taking place at the Children’s Museum from March 13 – 15. Kids and adults alike will have an opportunity to learn about green living through hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and educational exhibits. This event is definitely worth checking out!
- If you are looking for some egg-hunting opportunities, please visit the kwkids.com Easter page to find out what’s going on in and out of town.
- The 3rd Annual March Break Movie Festival will kick off this Friday, March 7 at the Princess Cinema. Ten different family-friendly movies will be showcased during the festival. For a full schedule, please check out our Movies page or visit the Princess Cinema website.
- From March 29 to April 4, visit the Conestoga Mall and be part of Canstruction® - a food-raising event that brings together teams of engineers, designers, architects and students as they compete to design and build intricate sculptures from thousands of cans of food. These giant works of art are spectacular to view and the building materials will be donated to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to support their Spring Food Drive. Bring a canned food donation to vote for your favourite!
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For these and many other fun programs and events, please visit the kwkids.com March Break Activity page where you can view all events at a glance or visit the online calendar to view all events and programs by the hour!
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March Break Camp Guide
It’s not too late to find a March Break camp for your child. Browse through the kwkids.com March Break Camp Guide for some neat ideas! |
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.
March Question:
Was there anything in the February 26th budget for the average Canadian? We pay enough taxes as it is.
Answer: : Yes there was! While there were a couple of changes, the most beneficial will be a new Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).
Starting in 2009, people can put up to $5,000 per year in a TFSA and incur investment gains without paying tax. You won’t get a tax deduction for contributing money to a TFSA like a RRSP, but the ability to invest in and be free of taxes is a huge offset.
What does tax-free mean? Let’s say you invest $5,000 for a year in a high-interest savings account paying 4 per cent. Normally you’d pay $80 a year in taxes (40% tax rate). If the $5,000 was invested in a TFSA, your tax bill would be zero.
TFSAs will be like RRSPs where people will be able to invest it in many types of investments including stocks, mutual funds, bonds, GICs and savings accounts. TFSAs will complement RRSPs which are used to accumulate money to live on after you retire. TFSAs will be offered by banks, life insurers, credit unions and trust companies.
Need an example? Saving for a car? Drop $5,000 into a TFSA, invest wisely and then withdraw the money any time without paying tax. Once you've withdrawn $5,000, you can re-contribute that money at any time. Likewise, you can catch up on contributions you didn't make in previous years, and you can contribute to a spouse's plan.
Please contact Bentley Financial at info@bentleyfinancial.ca or call 519-404-4864 (1 888 88 BENTLEY tool free) for more information. |
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.
March Question: My 2 year old daughter has a problem with constipation. It has been going on for a while now. We routinely use laxatives and stool softeners from the doctor, but are looking for a better long term plan. Is this something you could help with?
Answer: Thank you for your question. I treat many children with digestive concerns such as constipation. As always, the most important thing is to find and treat the root cause. Laxatives and stool softeners will help treat the symptom, but until the root cause is addressed, the problem will keep coming back. In my clinical experience, children with chronic constipation often have food allergies or food sensitivities. Once these are identified and the aggravating foods are removed from the diet, bowel movements become a daily occurrence, and are not hard and painful. Food allergies/sensitivities can be identified different ways. The best in my opinion is a test that looks for antibodies (called 'IgG' antibodies) in the blood that have been made against specific foods. The test involves a finger poke and the collection of a few drops of blood. The blood is then sent to a lab and tested against 96 different foods. This type of test would be safe to use with a 2 year old. Other than identifying food sensitivities, other things that may be of help are: keeping your child well hydrated, encouraging physical activity, eating lots of fruits and veggies, supplementing with beneficial bacteria ('probiotics'), and supplementing with healthy oils such as flax oil and cod liver oil. Visit a Naturopathic Doctor for a prescription that is right for your child.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein is not a prescription and does not substitute the consultation of a health care practitioner. |
Happy Spring!
Jana
Tel: 519-571-8827
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