Date: January 6
Time: 11:00 am to noon
Place: Room C
Topic: Snowshoeing with Your Baby
Guest Speaker: Janey Chang, manager of the Outdoor Education Department
at Mt Seymour Resort
Join us for an information session on snowshoeing with your baby and young children.
Janey Chang, manager of the Outdoor Education Department at Mt Seymour Resort, will share with you how easy and fun it is to make snowshoeing a family affair.
Topics covered will be:
1. The importance of being active with your baby outdoors2. Why go snowshoeing?
3. How to dress baby for a winter mountain environment
4. Different ways of carrying your baby in a winter environment
5. Staying safe while snowshoeing
6. Frequently asked questions
Background of our speaker Janey Chang
- Manager of the Outdoor Education Department at Mt Seymour
- Founder of the Baby & Me Snowshoe Program (Mt Seymour) and Baby & Me Hiking Series (Metro Vancouver Regional Parks)
- Mother of a 4 1/2 year old active and curious son, Quinn.
Janey snowshoed until she was 8 1/2 months pregnant and conceived of the Baby & Me Snowshoe Program idea during her pregnancy. Entering it's fourth season, the program was an instant success and gained much media attention. Janey stays active with her son all year round hiking, biking, kayaking and camping, and hopes get out skiing and snowshoeing with him this winter!
* All info session participants will be entered into a draw to
win a free Baby & Me Snowshoeing session!*
Date: January 13
Time: 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Place: Room C
Topic: Baby Sign Language
Guest Speaker: Sheri Kauhausen
Date: January 20
Time: 11:00 am to noon
Place: Room C
Topic: Salsa Babies
Guest Speaker: Lara Leontowich
Note: Please bring a baby carrier, wear workout attire and comfortable shoes.
Bio:
With the birth of her son Ayden in 2004, came the birth of her business, Runners and Booties Fitness www.runnersandbootiesfitness.com, a business geared at moms seeking both social interaction and a regular fitness regime. The concept was an instant hit, allowing women to interact with other moms and their babies, while simultaneously doing their bodies a favour. With a passion for fitness and previous background in dancing, Lara was excited with the opportunity to bring Salsa Babies to Vancouver and provide moms with even more options for getting in shape after baby.
Dance back into shape with the best little partner of all — your baby! With little ones snuggled into baby carriers, new moms learn basic steps to popular Latin dances, while babies shake maracas and bounce around to the Latin beat. Salsa Babies offers a great workout, and chance to socialize with other moms (mamacitas) and an opportunity to introduce one’s child to music and movement. Not to mention, it’s perfect for people who have always wanted to learn to dance, but could never convince their partner to take lessons!
Date: January 27
Time: 11:00 am to noon
Topic: Infant Massage
Guest Speaker: Jill Culver
Bio:
When Jill Culver became pregnant with her first child in 1994 she learned all she could about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. Shortly after she gave birth she realized this was more than just a passing obsession and that she had stumbled upon her life's work. Since then Jill has immersed herself in "birth work", using her training as a doula, postpartum doula, breastfeeding counsellor, and childbirth educator to assist, empower and support childbearing families. She is currently employed as a Pregnancy Outreach Counsellor in Surrey BC, providing group and one-on-one support to vulnerable moms and babies. In the spring of 2009 she discovered Infant Massage and the wonderful work of the Liddle Kidz Foundation. She founded Vancouver Infant Massage in order to share the benefits of nurturing, loving touch with babies and the people who love them!
Jill lives in East Vancouver BC with her wonderful partner, two great children, and ugly but lovable dog. When Jill is not working she enjoys yoga, coffee, the outdoors, the beach, and hanging out in beautiful Vancouver..
Date: January 27
Time: 11:00 am to noon
Topic: Infant Massage
Guest Speaker: Jill Culver
Bio:
When Jill Culver became pregnant with her first child in 1994 she learned all she could about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting. Shortly after she gave birth she realized this was more than just a passing obsession and that she had stumbled upon her life's work. Since then Jill has immersed herself in "birth work", using her training as a doula, postpartum doula, breastfeeding counsellor, and childbirth educator to assist, empower and support childbearing families. She is currently employed as a Pregnancy Outreach Counsellor in Surrey BC, providing group and one-on-one support to vulnerable moms and babies. In the spring of 2009 she discovered Infant Massage and the wonderful work of the Liddle Kidz Foundation. She founded Vancouver Infant Massage in order to share the benefits of nurturing, loving touch with babies and the people who love them!
Jill lives in East Vancouver BC with her wonderful partner, two great children, and ugly but lovable dog. When Jill is not working she enjoys yoga, coffee, the outdoors, the beach, and hanging out in beautiful Vancouver..
