Special of the | North Shore News NORTH SHORE HEALTH DEPARTMENT Programs give new parents a hand PARENT AND infant group programs are ‘available for new parents and their babies through the -North Shore Health Department. Four sessions ‘offered weekly or bi-weekly cover adjusting to par- enthood, nutrition, safety, health and illness, dental care and speech and language development. Community Health Care nurse Barb Jeffrey says some common encountered by first-time parents are the dramatic changes in ‘Come play with us’ “COME PLAY with us” has long beea the unofficial motto of the North Vancouver Recreation ion. Residents of all ages may benefit from a variety of courses offered by the commission. All rec centres offer parallel rec- reation opportunities, where preschoolers their parents can take part in different programs at the same time. For example, a JO OANA AAUUARD SX LANA AAA AA A RA AY AA NS SUNNY ALL REMAINING FALL & WINTER STOCK up to 50% OFF WE CARRY BUSTER BROWN TRACS —- KIDDO — ELEN HENDERSON — TANGIERS — MAGIC KAT — ETC. ETC. PEPPERMINTREE CHILDREN’S WEAR Parent may attend an adult drop-in fitness program while their child takes part in Tiny Tot Tumbling. * Attending any one of these pro- grams is a good way for parents to weet other parents — interaction with other chifdren can greatly assist in a child’s development. For more information phone 987-PLAY. AANA NY a S N N N N x NS 8 SN N N x x N \ N S 4243 DUNBAR ST. VANCOUVER, B.C. 228-9815 festyie with the arrival of a baby. “All of a sudden everything seems out of control, especially for a working mother,”’ says Jeffrey. “Adjusting to the infant’s sleeping patterns and feeding schedules place a lot of demands on. the mother.’”” The Parent and Infant group encourages worried mothers to talk to other mothers experiencing sim- ilar problems. “That’s the biggest single thing the group gives — moral support,’”’ says Jeffrey. For more information on the program phone the West Van- couver health department at 922- 336 or North Vancouver at 988- 5: The following is a list of Child Health Centres on the North Shore. Centres offer advice to new parents and will weigh, measure And good for your kids. in smailer portions for tittler appetites. This time of tasty, or 20 minutes in a conventional oven. CER EN OODLES, OF NOODLES. CARROT IncRR are cay Finally, food that's fast for you. TOTAL KIDS KUISINE offers you delicious, tully prepared, balanced meats, produced wholesome meals is designed for kids aged 2 to 8. And they're ready in just 5 minutes in the microwave, 2 Po owacanomecusess Ff RAIDS Undine PEAS SLutarnny cat 31 - Wednesday, January 18, 1989 - North Shore News and immunize your baby. In North Vancouver, Child Health Centres are located at the following addresses: © Capilano Mall, Community Rm. A, upper level, first Wednesday of the month. © in Lynn Valley, every second and “TOTAL KIDS KUISIN= Our gourmet menu. Our four delicious menus have been selected from the most loved meals among kids, then researched and developed with the help of children, parents and nutritionists. TOTAL KIDS KUISINE menus contain no additives, and represent a healthy portion of your child’s daily nutritional requirements. TOTAL KIDS KUISINE. Meals your kids will love that are good for you too! Ae SPAGHET TE DILIGHT AMOn Cane | LOOK FOR TOTAL KIDS KUISINE AT YOUR LOCAL SUPERMARKET Ry cea wean suc micnr fourth Tuesday at Hillside Baptist Church, 870 Lynn Valicy Road . ® North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 £. 2nd St. Evening and morning clinics offered, fourth Thursday of month. @ Evening clinic offered at the North Vancouver Health Depart- ment, 253 EB. 14th St., every fourth Wednesday. In West Vancouver: © St. Monica’s Church, 6404 Well- ington, first Thursday of every month, e West Vancouver Health Department, 265 20th. St., first and third Wednesday of month. ©¢ On Bowen Island, every third Tuesday at Bowen Island Eiemen- tary School. @t67 SEW RAGOUT Muce a PtAs, STAAWALHAY CARE oak.