Category: Health and well being (Page 4 of 5)

v  The Burnaby Primary Care Network is offering two informative DocTalks this week.

§  Specified for Mandarin speakers, Dr. Billy Lin will tell you everything you need to know about COVID-19 vaccines and answer questions you may have about the vaccines. You can join Dr. Lin on February 18^th at 4:30 – 5:30 PM – see the attached poster or click here to register.

§  Dr. Grace Park will be facilitating a DocTalk on February 19^th from 10 – 11 AM about healthy aging and avoiding frailty – bring your questions! See the attached poster or [tinyurl.com/agewellbby]click here for registration.

v  Check out Mothers Matter and all the amazing resources they have for self-care ideas and family activities! I’ve attached their Stay N Play week 1 schedule – it is filled with great ideas to keep your kiddos physical, curious and creative. Bear walks, matching games, painting, fishing – all the activities can easily be set up with no to very low cost – just use the things you have at home!

v  If you are interested in a free one-on-one consultation about your child’s development, behavior, parenting tips, tricks and education please email or call me, Anita, to set up a virtual appointment or phone call.

aolson@fsgv.ca

Early Childhood Community Consultant                        DOCTALKS_covidVacinne_Eng          DOCTALKS_covidVacinne_Mandarin

Fluoride Varnish clinics in the Health Units only (New Westminster, Burnaby, Tri-cities). The families who have children that are under 3 yrs. of age, without access to dental care, can book appointments through our Central Booking number at 604-476-7087. If there are any families with older children, they can call us at 604-918-7606 in Burnaby or 604-777-6797 in New West for guidance and support. The clinics below are available:

Starting February 1^st:

Clinics at the Burnaby Health Unit

Wednesdays from 9-12 located at suite #300-4946 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC

Clinics at the New Westminster Health Unit

Mondays 9-4 and every other Thursday 9-4 located in suite #218-610 6^th Street, New Westminster, BC

In the Royal City Centre Mall (above the Bank of Montreal).

Clinics at the Newport Health Unit

Mondays 9-4 and Wednesdays 9-12 located in suite #200- 205 New Port Dr., Port Moody, BC

February 10, 2021

Good Afternoon!

v  With the weather being so cold we want to keep our kiddos warm when they play outside – this can be quite challenging if your little one refuses to wear their winter coat, hat and gloves. Some children are extra sensitive to how things feel on their body, avoiding itchy fabrics and cutting out tags can be helpful. Dressing them in layers may feel more comfortable than one big bulky jacket – soft undershirt, long-sleeved shirt, vest, and thinner jacket together will provide warmth and lots of movement. Letting your little one choose what they prefer to wear (you can choose a couple items that are appropriate and let them choose between them) – kids start and like to make decisions about their bodies; giving a bit of a choice can make it easier for everyone! If you’d like a few more tips, check out this short post about the winter clothing battle.

v  Join the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network on February 19^th from 4-530 pm for a wonderful workshop that helps celebrate Black History; Then and Now:  Shaping the future of Black Canadians through lessons of past and anti-racism panel discussion. For more information and registration please see the attached poster!

v  If you are interested in a free one-on-one consultation about your child’s development, behavior, parenting tips, tricks and education please email or call me, Anita, to set up a virtual appointment aolson@fsgv.ca 604-723-9548

Stay warm and cozy!

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd                                                                                                                Black History Month-Resilience BC event_Feb.19th (1)

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

3^rd Floor – 321 Sixth Street, New Westminster BC V3L 3A7

www.fsgv.ca

January 18, 2021

Good Sunny Morning!

v  The Primary Care Network has launched a campaign to help fight social isolation in a simple, and yet impactful way – by saying “hello”.  Just because we are staying 6 feet apart and wearing a mask doesn’t mean we can’t say, hello. You can follow along on Instagram adding your own greeting using the hashtag #SayHelloBurnaby and following @SayHelloBurnaby. There is a virtual gala on January 28^th at 7pm to raise funds and awareness of the Say Hello Burnaby campaign. For more information on this clever campaign, check out Say Hello Burnaby | Home.

v  I read an interesting article this morning in Halifax Today outlining some really helpful strategies on how to personally navigate the pandemic. You can read the full article here, but to start you off, here’s a couple offerings:

1.       Stay socially connected with people you care about and love. Phone calls, texts, FaceTime, skype and even snail mail can keep our social connections in tack helping us feel together.

2.       Establish and maintain a sense of agency – getting into a routine is a powerful way to accomplish this!

v  The Power of Play – Book a Wednesday morning one-on-one play session with me, Anita – Enjoy a private play space with your little one as I coach and model child-led play, establishing healthy boundaries, turn taking and so much more with parents/caregivers and their child. Call/text or email, 604-723-9548 or email aolson@fsgv.ca to see availability.

Have a lovely sunny Monday!

Anita

Anita Olson (she/her) ECE, BA, MEd

Early Childhood Community Consultant

T 604 525 9144

M 604 723 9548

3^rd Floor – 321 Sixth Street, New Westminster BC V3L 3A7

www.fsgv.ca