SCHEDULE
Saturday March 7
Michaud Room
Mackie Room
Innes Room
10:30am – Pregnancy, Sleep & Encouraging Healthy Sleep for your Newborn, with Anna McMillan
Join Anna, from Little Winks Sleep, as she gives you practical tips on helping you and your baby get some much needed rest.
12pm- Baby Steps. Financial Planning for a New Family, with Lisa Fincaryk
Learn directly from industry insiders. We’ll be discussing the top 7 tips on establishing
financial stability for your new family.
1:15pm – Breastfeeding 101: What every new mom needs to know before baby arrives, with Pamal Deol
Breastfeeding your newborn and providing them with the nutritional needs for growth can be an empowering and joyous experience. However, it isn't always as easy as it looks. Come and learn what new moms wish they had known before their little one arrived to ensure breastfeeding success
2:30pm – Purchasing Baby Gear; How to do it Safety, with Holly Choi
Have you considered purchasing used baby gear to help cut costs, or have you received used baby gear from a friend? Holly will tell you how to know if your item is safe to use, what to look for when purchasing used equipment, and what may be worth the extra cash to buy new.
10:30am – Baby Wearing 101, with Ponnie Matin-Plechat
Join Ponnie, Certified Babywearing Educator and consultant, to learn about the benefits of babywearing, what type of carriers are available, and which are the right ones for you.
11:30am - The Awesome Partners Guide to Birth, with Samantha Garcia Gagnon
Designed to give the labour support person tips that they can use to be a terrific birth partner. Including providing pain relief and comfort, what to expect during labour, how to make informed choices and how to support your partner after the baby arrives.
12:30pm – Quality Heath Care at your Fingertips, with Kim Mullin
Learn about Babylon by TELUS Health, a free healthcare mobile app that allows you and your family to see a local doctor on your smartphone from the comfort of your home.
1:30pm – Solving the Puzzle, with Mark Young
Mark tackles the challenging topic of addressing the need for Wills, Child Guardianship Plans and other matters which become event more important once you have a family.
2:30pm – Post Natal Fitness, with Ponnie Matin-Plechat
Join Ponnie, BCRPA Fitness Leader, Kangatrainer, Certified Strength Trainer, & Zumba Instructor to learn which exercises are safe, which to avoid and how to ensure a strong pelvic floor.
A whole room dedicated to Car Seat Safety!
Many parents don’t know who to turn to for information on keeping their children safe in the car. Join Safety Stacey where she will discuss installation tips, best practices, and general vehicle safety.
Saturday March 7
11am
1pm
3pm
Did you know?
All of these workshops are included in the price of admission! Get your tickets before March 6th at midnight for just $5!! Tickets at the door are $10 (cash only) and all children under 12 are free.
Babies and kids are more than welcome at all workshops.
Purchase Tickets HERE.
Sunday March 8
Mackie Room
10:30am – Setting up a Safe Nursery for Baby, with Holly Choi
Designing and setting up a nursery for a new baby is an exciting and fun task, but have you considered if some of your design elements may be unsafe? Holly will let you know what current nursery trends are dangerous and how to ensure your baby is safe in their nursery from day one.
11:30am – Seven Tips to get your Baby to Sleep 12 Hours, with Anna McMillan
It’s not a myth! Babies can sleep 12 hours and give you the break and rest you need. Learn practical tips with Anna from Little Winks Sleep.
12:30pm - Baby Steps. Financial Planning for a New Family, with Lisa Fincaryk.
Learn directly from industry insiders. We’ll be discussing the top 7 tips on establishing
financial stability for your new family.
1:30pm - Breastfeeding: How to know your baby is getting enough milk, with Pamal Deol
My baby wants to feed all day long? Is she getting enough milk? Come and learn the signs of a well fed and content baby.
Michaud Room
10:30am –Post Natal Fitness, with Ponnie Matin-Plechat
Join Ponnie, BCRPA Fitness Leader, Kangatrainer, Certified Strength Trainer, & Zumba Instructor to learn which exercises are safe, which to avoid and how to ensure a strong pelvic floor.
11:30am – Quality Heath Care at your Fingertips, with Kim Mullin
Learn about Babylon by TELUS Health, a free healthcare mobile app that allows you and your family to see a local doctor on your smartphone from the comfort of your home.
12:30pm – Baby Wearing 101, with Ponnie Matin-Plechat
Join Ponnie, Certified Babywearing Educator and consultant, to learn about the benefits of Babywearing, what type of carriers are available, and which are the right ones for you.
1:30pm - The Awesome Partners Guide to Birth, with Samantha Garica Gagnon
Designed to give the labour support person tips that they can use to be a terrific birth partner. Including providing pain relief and comfort, what to expect during each stage of labour, how to make informed choices and how to support your partner after the baby arrives.
Innes Room
A whole room dedicated to Car Seat Safety!
Many parents don’t know who to turn to for information on keeping their children safe in the car. Join Safety Stacey where she will discuss installation tips, best practices, and general vehicle safety.
Sunday March 8
1pm
2pm
Did you know?
All of these workshops are included in the price of admission! Get your tickets before March 6th at midnight for just $5!! Tickets at the door are $10 (cash only) and all children under 12 are free.
Babies and kids are more than welcome at all workshops.
Purchase Tickets HERE.