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If your child’s teacher writes you a note or gives you a call to inform you about an issue; you are fortunate that he or she has made the time Teachers state that the rela- to do this. They are trying to tionship between teachers give you input to what is im- and parents is an extremely peding your child’s success powerful component in stu- and giving you a golden op- dent success. portunity to work on resolv- ing the challenges with the We went straight to the teacher. source and spoke with doz- ens of teachers willing to re- Instead of defending your veal it all. They shared sev- child with “my son would eral things teachers wish never do that…” listen to parents knew. and trust in the teacher’s feedback. Actively work as a Simply put there were three team to fi nd a solution. you so that your time and elements of success in ele- her’s is not wasted. mentary school: respect the Don’t show up to meet with teacher, connect with your the teacher, unannounced. Talk directly with the teach- child and have a regular or- Instead, schedule a time to er before going to the prin- ganized routine. meet. Teachers might need cipal about a problem. A time to prepare for a lesson principal will help you re- Respect the Teacher or to gather props, micro- solve a problem also and is scopes for a lesson that is particularly eff ective in solv- We learned that it is import- being taught that day. If an ing a bullying problem that ant for parents to teach unannounced parent takes spans more than one class- their children to respect up the prep time, your child’s room of students. How- their teacher. Children must entire class loses out. Also, ever, your child’s teacher come to school with the at- the teacher may want some is shown greater respect if titude that the teacher is on time to gather relevant note- you directly to him/her. The their side. books to discuss your child’s principal’s involvement will problem. not speed up or improve Teachers truly care about your result when dealing their students and want Respect the teacher’s need to with a problem within your child’s classroom. them to be successful. get prepared to meet with wwww.Qualityww.Quality OfOf LifeLife Media.comMedia.com 1166 The Teacher’s Guide | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Helping Your Child Have a Successful School Year Connect With Your Child

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THE MOST AWESOME EXPERIENCE EVER! Anthony and Christopher will do their ulti- mate, African adventure; the African safari with our room, overlooking the beautiful Savannah.

We booked the Magic Your Way Package, which gives us Disney Resort Accommo- dations and Theme Park Admission Tickets along with a host of extras.

It was the adventure of a lifetime. We were in awe of the majestic view and its accom- panying experience. Anthony exclaimed; “Walking out on our balcony in the morning and observing a giraff e or gazelle while waiting for mom and dad to get ready” was priceless. Other animals that we observed our resort grounds. Anthony reminisced; “Arts and roaming freely included “zebra, waterbuck, crafts face painting, storytelling were great but the impala, ostrich, pelicans and fl amingos”, ac- best was when we did our special evening savan- cording to Christopher. nah safari... The (zero-depth entry) pool was fun for our baby sister. It had a (67-foot) super long There were many activities to do right on slide which was awesome for me!”

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The Hansen Family recently booked their family reunion at After our long day of travel, we were Walt Disney World. Elsie and famished. After checking into our room, Ron Hansen told their children we quickly went to The Mara, a quick- that their Christmas gift this year service restaurant with wholesome and would be a trip to Walt Disney delicious food prepared quickly and at take-out prices. World for each of their families.

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Compliments of Walt Disney Company EEpcotpcot The EPCOT Theme Park is a favorite Disney World Theme Park for its spectacular rides and fi reworks extravaganza.

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Mission Space We had fun on Mission Space two times in a row. It is a thrilling ride. “I really felt like I was blasting off into space”, exclaimed Anthony.

Test Track Christopher insisted that Test Track is the star of Epcot. “We were the ‘crash dummy’ on the test track of the adventure”, he explained. “I felt like I was in a real race car. It was cool!”

Soarin’ Mom loved this unique experience of fl ying Compliments of Walt Disney Company over the most beautiful sights in the world. The Fast Pass was really helpful with this popular ride.

Illuminations The nightly pyrotechnic extravaganza is abso- lutely beautiful. I will remember it forever as the most beautiful show of lights and sounds.

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Magic Kingdom The centerpiece of Magic Kingdom theme park is Cinderella’s castle. Kilimanjaro Safaris This real safari, in an authentic open- Loaded with rides for children of all sided safari vehicle is the highlight of ages, this park will delight the princess, Animal Kingdom every time we visit. the pirate and will ignite your imagina- This year we took an evening safari and tion with its treasure chest of stories. encountered a diff erent selection of animal life.

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At the Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park we were able to experience the thrill of being on the phenomenal “American Idol”.

Like being on a taping of the live TV series, guests of Disney’s Hollywood Studios can audition to be one of the lucky ones and star on stage each day.

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This is the best time ever to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando. Some of the best prices for accommo- dation are still available, making this a great time for first-timers on a budget to visit. Many families are using this advantageous time for a repeat visit. Walt Disney World is awesome at orchestrating a perfect vacation for your family at every time of the year.

They magically adjust park hours to cater to additional park hour needs. During times of the year that you might assume they are busier, like during the holiday seasons, you will in fact benefi t from more hours that run into the night time.

I have visited Walt Disney World many times and found that I can be confi dent of receiving the same Walt Disney World quality product every time of the year. Meticulously clean parks and exceptional accommodations are the golden standard of guest service. Service and accommodations are top-notch-clean even at the moderately priced hotels.

Staying at any Walt Disney World hotel will have you wrapped in a Disney cocoon where every whim and desire is anticipated for your entire stay.

With a package, you don’t have to worry about cash throughout your entire stay. You simply show your room card as your key to fun. You also don’t have to worry about carrying your souvenirs to your resort room. Included in your price is the complimentary courier delivery service. Every time I visit, I continue to be amazed at how passionate the cast (staff ) is at serving and helping their guests. They really do think of everything that we wouldn’t even think of asking for. It is just there. wwww.Qualityww.Quality OfOf LifeLife Media.comMedia.com 2277 Chris & Anthony’s Travel Adventure | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Experience the Magic of Walt Disney World | Responsible Family Tourism Feature GGoodood ReignsReigns TriumphantTriumphant Compliments of Walt Disney Company The parks are fi lled with symbols of Disney’s fairytale heroic and villainous characters.

Good almost always reigns triumphant over evil. You can expect to see Gaston and the Beast from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, and Jafar and Aladdin from ‘Aladdin’. Other famous Disney stories that will be featured some- where at a Disney park include; Peter Pan, A Bug’s Life, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pocahontas, The Lion King, Mulan, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid.

This magical encounter with our movie and storybook hero awakens the bright-eyed child-like wonder in most of us.

Inspirational and delightful, these meetings serve as a reminder to do good and behave well. FFantasmicantasmic On our latest family vacations trip to Disney- MGM Studios, we were able to see Fantas- mic!, an extravagant production featuring Mickey who faces off against Disney villains in a technically impressive display of dan- cing water, dramatic music, breathtaking animation, lasers and fi reworks.

Mickey uses the power of good to triumph in his battle over the evil forces. Mickey Mouse reigns triumphant as we all rejoice over his victory.

Parents & Kids columnists & stars of Chris & Anthony’s Travel Adventure; We love Walt Disney World! Christopher and Anthony love to visit Walt Disney World annually. Children The Challenge | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Virtue Triumphs over Evil | Teaching Morality

Virtue Triumphs over Evil

In Disney movies, the forces of good always triumph over the forces of evil. We might further Your Conscience Guides You add that in society as a whole, the good are re- warded and do better in life than those who do Your conscience guides you in your quest not. to do good.

Good people have many rewards. They have Are you a heroic hero or a vicious villain? more friends, they are happier and may even live Which actions come more naturally to longer than those who are miserable and not so you? good. Evil people who do harm to others are hunted down and put in jail.

Working as a good person will give you rewards and will keep you wanting to be good. It feels great to be good and have a clear conscience, because you have to live with yourself.

The concept of a conscience is seldom spoken of today, yet it is what distinguishes you from an animal. An animal acts instinctively. It steals, re- Good vs Evil acts aggressively in a purely instinctual fashion to each situation it encounters. 1. What would you do if you found a wallet Humans think, reason and have a conscience. with $540 in it at the mall? I would… We know which of our behaviours are good and which are bad. Return the wallet to the owner. Leave it where you found it. We take pride in our ability to choose and do the Take the cash as your reward and return the right thing. wallet. Keep the cash and throw the wallet away. Society values us most when we behave well. wwww.Qualityww.Quality OfOf LifeLife Media.comMedia.com 2299 Children The Challenge | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Virtue Triumphs over Evil | Teaching Morality

2. What would you do if a child in your school was being bullied in the schoolyard? I would…

Get the teacher on yard duty to help. Watch and not do anything. Step in and help the child fight.

3. You are in a store and are holding a video game that you really want. You don’t have any money. No one is looking. I would… Put it back. Put it in my pocket. 7. Everyone teases Shanique because 4. You broke your neighbour’s window. What she is poor and would you do? wears eccentric I would… clothing. You don’t Tell someone. like the way they Keep it quiet and act surprised when the treat her. neighbour talks to my parents about it. I would…

5. You found your sister’s diary today because Tell my friends to leave her alone. she accidentally left it on her bed. Join in the teasing I would… to have a little fun. Leave it. Read it. 6. You have a test today. Your friend Jonathan took the test earlier today, and you know the teacher will use the same questions when you take the test. Jonathan is a genius and he owes you a favor, so he wrote down all the correct answers on a sheet of paper. He off ered the answers to you and promised to keep it a secret. I would… Say thank you to Jonathan but I will study and do it on my own. Use the answers Jonathan gave me on this test. Children The Challenge | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Virtue Triumphs over Evil | Teaching Morality

You are in control of your attitude and your values.

You can choose to be a hero or a villain. You can choose to be happy or sad, optimistic or pessi- mistic, shy or boisterous, honest or dishonest or anything in between.

The only person who has any control over your attitude and values is you.

It is easy to steal money or the answers to a test. It is easy to join your friends in teasing someone and feel happy that you are fitting in. It Building Morality is easy to be the villain because it feels good and powerful at the moment. As parents we need to teach our chil- But in the long run, being a hero will dren the diff erence between right and give a longer lasting good feeling. wrong actions. We need to teach our children how to make these decisions so that they can make them when we are around them.

We can do this by instilling a moral framework. This framework will guide our children, with its clear and simple set of criteria. It will tell our children if the decision they are making is right or wrong.

They need to learn how to apply it to their lives. As parents we teach them this by talking with them often.

The following simple questions are keys in beginning to develop a moral framework: Answering yes to any of these questions means that the action or behavior is wrong. Children The Challenge | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Virtue Triumphs over Evil | Teaching Morality

DEVELOPING A MORAL FRAMEWORK 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Can this action hurt someone? (stealing, beating up, betraying, bullying) Will doing this action break a promise or a commitment that I made to someone else? (loving, caring for, feeding, playing with, talking to) Is the action destructive or have negative results? (drugs, alcohol, smoking) Is this behaviour illegal? Do you think that this action might be wrong? In other words, would you be ashamed or embarrassed to tell any- 5 Effective Rules to one about it? Guide Moral Behaviour . To simplify the above questions we might look at them as rules. 1 Do to others what you would like to have done to you. If you would like to have it done to yourself, then it should be o.k. to do it. 2 If you make a personal promise or commitment to someone, then you must keep it. Some- times these promises are not written. In a child’s school agenda, he/she promises to behave appropriately. But when he/she gets a baby sister, there are new personal responsibilities that are common sense. Loving, caring for, helping feed the baby, playing with her, are part of the same commitments that are required when this same child gets a pet. 3 If it is destructive or has bad consequences to you or another human, then don’t do it. If it is illegal, don’t do it. You can try to change the rule by proper means, and if society says 4 that you are correct, then the law will change. But you can’t just disobey the law. 5 If you are ashamed to tell anyone about it then you shouldn’t do it. These simple rules will guide you to do the right thing. They help you develop your conscience and keep you out of trouble.

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I would like to wish you the best of health for you and your new baby.

Written by; Dr. Anne Brusby, Paediatrician and Medical Director of Ferring Inc.

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Secret of Success Classic Omelet The secret to any good omelet is to use SERVES 1 a lightly buttered, heavy-based pan 2 Eggs such as All-Clad. Only, once the butter 1 Tablespoon Butter foams, do you add the eggs. Salt and herbs (to taste) 1/4 Pepper (fi nely chopped) 1/4 Tomatoe (fi nely chopped) Cheese (cheddar, shredded)

1. Beat eggs with a fork. Add salt.

2. In a 10-inch copper-core pan, heat butter until it is hot enough to make dance a drop of egg mixture . Try not to make the butter change its colour to dark brown. Pour the The All-Clad Copper-Core pan is our test kitchen’s egg mixture into the pan and slide egg mix- choice for making omelets. The stainless steel ture around the entire surface of the pan. makes it easy to clean, whereas the copper-core, Immediately, cover the pan for 25 seconds. masterfully conducts heat. 3. Lift the eggs up on each of 4 sides to al- School Lunch low the excess, uncooked egg liquid to pour under the cooked pancake of egg. Do this Omelet in a thermos provides your quickly until uncooked egg liquid no longer child with a healthy, easy to make and fl ows. yummy lunch.

4. Wait 20 seconds and then fl ip the omelet Health & Nutrition Benefits over to cook the other side. Quickly, sprin- Eggs are egg-ceptional with many kle over top of the omelet, your desired fi ll- health benefits. ing. Begin with peppers, and then top with your favourite cheese. Cover pan for 30 sec- Rich in protein, selenium, iodine, vita- onds. min B2, B12 and D, they are also whole foods; prepackaged vitamins and nu- 6. Fold omelet in half and eat quickly. trients. wwww.Qualityww.Quality OfOf LifeLife Media.comMedia.com 3388 Quick, Healthy & Delicious | Quality Of Life Omnimedia CCookingooking withwith KidsKids

Simple & Healthy Chicken Soup SERVES 6-10

8 Cups Water ½ Chicken, organic 2 Onions, chopped 3 Carrots, chopped 2 Celery stalks, chopped 20 Parsley sprigs ½ Cup Rutabaga 1 Bay leaf 1 Tsp. Oregano or Thyme Salt and Pepper to taste Peas and potatoes or Pasta 3 Tbsp. Tomato sauce

1. Combine ingredients in a stockpot and bring to a Comforting For Cold and Flu boil.

2. Simmer for 3 hours. You are boosting your immune system whe you eat chicken soup. 3. Reserve chicken meat and carrots. Strain mixture Carrots contain beta-carotene and celery contains vita- into another large pot. min C. These will help to strengthen the immune system and fight your cold or flu symptoms. 4. Add tomato sauce and noodles or your choice of Onions will reduce your inflammation and the chicken vegetables to stained broth. will help thin the mucous in your lungs with its cysteine.

5. Cook for 5 minutes. To top off the benefits; you will feel warm and cozy with Enjoy! its overall gentle flavours and appealing ingredients. wwww.Qualityww.Quality OfOf LifeLife Media.comMedia.com 3399 Quick, Healthy & Delicious | Quality Of Life Omnimedia CCookingooking withwith KidsKids Savour this family favourite while it is still warm… DOUGHNUTS SERVES 30 5. Cover with a drizzle of olive oil and then 4 Eggs (separated) with saran wrap and let rise in a warm place 2 Packages Active dry yeast until double, 2 hours. ¼ Cup Warm water 1/3 Cup Unsalted butter 6. Turn dough onto a well-fl oured counter- 1 ½ Cups Lukewarm milk (scalded) top. Sprinkle top of dough mound with fl our ½ Cup Sugar to coat completely. Gently roll dough to ½ 1 Teaspoons Salt 1 Lemon rind inch thick. Cut into 2 ½ inch doughnuts with 3 Tbsp. Rum a fl oured doughnut cutter. Cover; let rise un- 4Tablespoons Sour cream til double, about 50 minutes. 4Tablespoons 35% cream 5 Cups Unbleached fl our 7. Heat oil (3 inches) to 350 degrees in deep 1 Teaspoon Baking powder fryer. Fry until the doughnuts are golden Vegetable or corn brown 1 – 1 ½ minutes for each side.

1. Beat egg whites in your large mixer bowl, 8. Fill with whipped cream or marmalade. using the beater attachment. 8. Sprinkle with icing sugar. 2. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small pot or bowl. Add butter, milk, sugar, salt, lemon rind, rum, sour cream and cream to the yeast mixture. Then pour this yeast mixture to the egg white containing, mixer bowl. Add egg yolks and blend completely.

3. Change your beater attachment to a dough attachment. One cup at a time, add 3 cups of the fl our and baking powder to the mixture. Mix for 5 minutes. Then add remaining fl our and beat the mixture until it becomes clumped into a sticky ball. FILLING IS EASY WITH THE ISI EASY WHIP

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4 Veal rib chops 3 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 Onion (chopped) 3 Cloves Garlic (minced) 1/2 Tsp. Pepper 1 Tsp. Oregano 1/2 Cup White wine 3 Tbsp. Cream

1. Warm olive oil in a frying pan.

2. Add veal chops, being careful to not over- crowd the pan. You can also use your bar- For more information on veal visit: b-que to grill the chops. Grill chops about 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and transfer to a covered baking dish for 5 minutes prior to serving. www.ontarioveal.on.ca 3. Add more olive oil to the pan and then the onion, garlic, pepper, oregano and salt. Cook until onion becomes yellowish in colour. Add the white wine and cook until reduced to half. Add the cream and then re- Veal Meat Powers Champions turn all chops to the pan to coat with sauce. After 30 seconds, turn off the heat and serve immediately. Veal chops are one of the lean- est cuts of meat available. Veal is a 4. Garnish as desired and serve with a side dish of pasta or potatoes. meat that is high in protein and in essential amino acids. wwww.Qualityww.Quality OfOf LifeLife Media.comMedia.com 4411 Quick, Healthy & Delicious | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Cooking with Kids SScallopedcalloped PPotatoesotatoes SERVES 6-8

Olive oil 6 Tablespoons Butter, unsalted 3 Cups Homogenized milk 1 Onion, fi nely chopped 2 Tablespoons Flour Salt Pepper 8 Potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 cm slices 1/4 Cup Swiss Gruyere cheese, grated Thyme,

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Driz- rosemary, zle a 2-quart baking dish with olive oil. and Swiss Gruyere cheese add a magical 2. Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom complexity of flavour. of your baking dish.

3. Sprinkle over this layer of potatoes; half of the onion, salt, pepper, butter and 1 8. Remove from the oven and serve hot tablespoon of fl our. with a side dish of salad.

4. Cover with a second layer of potatoe slices.

5. Again, sprinkle with onion, salt, pepper and fl our.

6. Add the shredded cheese and milk.

7. Bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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Get Your Kids To learn to be responsible, to Clean Up: a child needs daily, routine organization and clean-up practice. Child Behavior Challenge WWrittritt e nen b yby o ourur PParentingarenting E Expertxpert / EEducationducation ExpertExpert TeamTeam Children need to be taught how to be responsible citizens. They fi nd comfort in keeping a clean room and a clean home. They almost always need a grown-up to oversee the learning and practice of this skill. Following are some helpful tips that parents fi nd helpful in getting the clean- up process started in their homes.

SSetet uupp a DDailyaily CClean-uplean-up RRoutineoutine With older children remember to insist that they Begin a clean-up routine with your pre- clean up after every activity instead of waiting schooler. At that age they can easily learn to clean up every few days or every week. The that toys are picked up after playtime or mess adds up and becomes unmanageable that coats must be put away after return- and insurmountable. At the end of every day, ing home from an outdoor excursion. Use schedule a time that you will adhere to with words such as: “Before we have our snack, your family to do a daily clean up. This could we’ll put your blocks in the bin” or “After be after dinner or before bath-time. Be consist- you take off your coat, you hang it up on ent with this time. In this way, you will achieve the hook.” Make sure that the coat hook is cooperation instead of arguments about why easily accessible with a safe stool to step this is not something that your family wants to on or low, easy to reach hooks. be involved with. It is just expected.

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Whether infants are breast or bottle fed, there are basic con- siderations when first introducing solid foods into their diet. Remember the digestive tract is immature and unable to toler- ate large complex proteins. We want to walk the balance between introducing the body to other sources of nutrition which creates some stress but balanced with the ingestion of good sources for nutrition as needed for growth and development.

WATCH THE BABY NOT THE CALENDAR!

Serve foods at body/ room Children should not be given When introducing foods, go 1 5 temperature. Do not serve solids until 6 months of age. from least allergenic first. food directly from the re- frigerator, oven or stove. Younger children will often2 Generally vegetables are grab food from the plate or added first. After one month Avoid canned, bottled or sibling and appear as though on vegetables, fruit can be 6 frozen juice. The simple they are hungry. In such cas- added. When serving fruit it carbohydrate content (sug- es, it is often the child’s need should be peeled and ripe. ar) is too high. Children for exploration that moti- do not know the difference vates the behavior. They are Add one food to the diet at at young ages with water. sometimes more interested 3a time. Observe for any ad- If juices are added, fresh in the texture and play than verse reactions which may squeezed is preferable with in consuming the food. This occur with the new food. Au- being diluted and added may also be a sign the child thorities vary on the length slowly into the diet. Car- is not receiving adequate of time needed to deem the rot juice while an excellent nourishment form formula food ‘clear’ but one week is source of nutrition, often or breast milk. considered the norm before causes diarrhea in small moving onto the next food. children. Rotate into the According to Leo Galland diet. Remember to wash the MD, if a child grasps food Simple foods are always 4 outside of the fruit prior to with their palm, they are preferred over complex. For squeezing such as with Or- not ready for solids; if they example lightly steamed, ange juice. grasp with fingers, they may puréed carrots alone are bet- be ready. ter than mixed vegetables. wwww.Qualityww.Quality OfOf LifeLife Media.comMedia.com 4488 Healthy Family | Quality Of Life Omnimedia FFoodood IIntroductionntroduction forfor InfantsInfants

7 Once a food is established By ten months more pro- safe, it is still best not to tein rich foods can be serve it every day. Rotate added. foods in the early stages. This helps the body to ac- Early foods to add are: ap- commodate and reduces the ples, squash, pears, sweet likelihood of developing potatoes, melons, carrots, intolerance. peaches, plums, apricots, pureed green beans, Infection, especially viral peas, turkey, lamb. 8 infection, often leads to temporary intolerance to Food to add later corn, cit- some foods. You, the par- rus (oranges), eggs, cow’s ent should stay away from milk, wheat, peanuts, soy, potential allergenic foods sugar, yeast based foods, during and for two weeks cocoa/chocolate, toma- subsequent to an illness. toes.

First foods should have Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock 9 texture – something the child should grasp and play In 1998 she was honored by her peers as “Chiropractor of with. the Year” in the Canadian Chiropractor magazine. In 2005, the Ontario Chiropractic Association honored her with the Give fairly large amounts prestigious “Heart and Hand Award” for her passionate ded- 10during a feeding but do not ication to patients and the profession. She has a successful force them to eat all of it. practice in Barrie, ON with her step-daughter Dr. Andrea Parents know much of it Ryan and son-in-law Dr. Tom Ryan. will wind up on the chair, table, floor, and clothing. She holds the following prestigious degrees: Bachelor of Meal time is as much about Science 1982; Doctor of Chiropractic (Clinical Honors)1986; exploration and nourish- (recognized in the USA and not in Canada) First Canadian ment. Do not hurry the to have achieved Diplomate Status in Chiropractic Pediat- child. rics in 1996; Past instructor on pregnancy and pediatrics and present examiner for the Diplomate program of the ICPA. Written by; Dr. Liz of Anderson Chiropractic Group www.andersonchiropracticgroup.com

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Dr. Liz

Anderson Chiropractic Group 300 Lakeshore Dr - Suite 202 Barrie, Ontario L4N0B4 (705) 734-9520

Dr. Liz Anderson-Peacock (continued)

She has published articles on topics such as: children with headaches: 5 case studies; children and chiropractic; chiropractic care for the special needs child; child abuse and the need for chiropractic care; birth trauma and its impact upon the child for the chiropractor; neonatal neurological examination for the chiropractor, infertility and chiropractic plus the Clinical Practice Guideline for the profession on the neck.

Dr. Liz has been involved in the post-graduate faculty of numerous chiropractic colleges. Topics taught by Dr. Liz favor her interests on family care with her special interest in chiropractic and the infant, toddler and child plus chiropractic care during pregnancy.

Dr. Liz had taught in the orthopedics section at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for a few years subsequent to graduation. She has served as an appointed member with the College of Chiropractors of Ontario examination committee and regulatory complaints committee. She presently serves as a peer assessor for the College of Chiropractors of Ontario.

Dr Liz served as a peer reviewer for the CCP (Council of Chiropractic Practice) Clinical Practice Guideline #1. She presently sits on the steering committee for the Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines. Her passion is in changing lives.

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Scientific Inquiry

Is vinegar is a good cleaner?

-----Materials----- Vinegar Chemical-based spray cleaning solution Paper towels Recycled newspaper

1 Best and Safest Cleaners ------Procedure------

Select a window to clean. Pour vinegar into a recycled spray bottle. Spray 6 sprays of vinegar onto the window. Make a loose ball with a page of newspaper. Clean half of the window with the newspaper. Clean the other half of the window with paper towels. Spray a second window with 6 sprays of chemical-based spray cleaning solution. Again, make a loose ball with a page of newspaper. Clean half of the window with the newspaper. Clean the other half of the window with paper towels. Observe both windows. What do you observe? Developing Scientific Inquiry Skills | Quality Of Life Omnimedia

Observation Which method of cleaning windows do you think is the most environmentally friendly? Which cleaning solution was the best one to use? Discussion Research Labeling Tricks Many companies now manufacture natural cleaners. Are they really natural?

Visit your local supermarket and check the listed ingredients to see if the natural spray cleaners are really composed of natural ingredients. Conclusion Both cleaners, the vinegar and the chemical cleaner cleaned the same way. The vinegar smelled better and did give me a headache. The vinegar is better to use because it is not toxic like the chemicals are. This is better for your environment and it is cheaper than the spray cleaner.

Making A Safe Cleaning Solution *------Procedure------

Experiment with ingredients.

Start by using a combination of vinegar (1/4 cup), liquid soap or detergent (one teaspoon) and water (2 cups).

Shake the mixture and spray it on your window.

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Protect Protect Natural Resources Wildlife Habitat Recover Habitat

Reduce Waste Water Pollution Air Pollution 5533 Developing Scientific Inquiry Skills | Quality Of Life Omnimedia Environmental Stewardship 2 Experimenting with Oil Spill Clean-up PURPOSE DISCUSSION To learn about how oil spills can be difficult to clean An oil spill occurs when liquid petroleum hydro- carbon is released into the environment as a result OBJECTIVES of human error. Many years will pass and the envi- To observe a small oil spill and see what it does to water. ronment will still display signs of the devastation. To observe an oil spill clean-up. Birds, fish, reptiles, mammals and amphibians are all damaged by oil spills. They can expect to suffer MATERIALS long term organ damage and in many cases imme- aluminum foil diate destruction. Vegetable oil water Environmental stewards often come to the rescue baking dish of birds and other wildlife to protect and save them cotton balls from sure death. hair clippings Devastating oil spills; the BP and the Exxon Valdez and many other oil spills have resulted in millions ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES: of gallons of crude leaching to engulf delicate ma- 1. Pour water into a baking dish. Fill it to the half- rine eco-systems and vast areas of ocean. way point. Draw what you see. 2. Make an aluminum foil boat. 1. Which organizations have helped with an oil spill? 3. Fill your boat with oil and carefully place it into 2. What role do vertebrates (fish, amphibians, rep- the baking dish and water. tiles, birds, mammals) play in our lives? 4. Tip your boat over to make an oil spill. Wait 5 3. Name an important reason to have clean oceans. minutes. Observe the oil contamination. Are there 4. How does an oil spill impact a community that any visible changes to the water? lives close by? Discuss the health and economic im- 6. Clean up the spill. Use cotton balls to soak it up. plications to mankind. Try hair or other materials to clean up the contam- 5. Define; sorbents, dispersants, skimmers; current inated mess. ways to clean up oil spills. 7. Again, observe the dish. Are there any changes? 6. How could we have cleaned up the spill differently? 8. Draw and write about what you see. 7. You might observe that oil stays on the surface 9. Shake the baking dish to mimic wind of the water and then spreads quickly to cover the and waves. What do you see? surface of the water. When you shake the dish and make waves, the oil spreads much quicker.

CONCLUSION Why is it difficult to clean up an oil spill? Cotton ball fibers absorb a lot of water along with the oil. We need many cotton balls to clean up a tiny spill. Do we need to keep our oceans clean? What do you conclude? Celebrating Life, Love & Triumphs |Quality Of Life Omnimedia love is a circle Read YYouou pputut lovelove iinn thethe worldworld andand moremore ccomesomes back.back. “Are you ok Mrs. Russell?” Asks Tisha, as she smiles warmly to the kind Mrs. Rus- sell. “What happened?” Adam comes for breakfast every Mon- “Don’t worry dear, I just felt a little diz- day morning. zy and I fell this morning. I thought it would be best if I rested at home today. On Tuesdays they help with Fruit Club. Mr. Russell has a doctor’s appointment in These days we have been getting ap- the city today and will be back shortly.” ples, in the spring time it will be straw- berries. “Can I make you a tea Mrs. Russell?” I ask. The rest of the time they visit all of the classes and help wherever the teacher “Oh thank you, Tisha. I appreciate that. needs their help. They do reading cir- I’s love a cup of mountain tea.” cles, story time, helping with work and just walking around the school yard Mr. and Mrs. Russell delight in the shar- during recess time to be that extra-kind ing of their lives. Since Mr. Russell re- smiling face for all of the playing chil- tired from the police force three years dren. ago, they moved to Caledon to live in co-operation with ‘mother earth’. I know them well. Nathan, my little brother gets to read with Mrs. Russell They visit my school almost every day. quite often. When Nathan told me that There, they volunteer and share their Mrs. Russell wasn’t there today I knew kindness. The children know them by I had to ask my mom for permission to name. visit her after school. On Mondays they do the breakfast The Russell’s home farm is special for club. the whole community. We love to visit them and experience their simple lives.

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