The Savvy Parent Seminar

Tickets on Sale for The Savvy Parent Seminar!

2010-07-08T22:37:00.000-07:00

Saskmom.com, Baby Luv Boutique, Demetria Organics, Harmony Souls, Happy Pantry Nutrition and Lifemark Health Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy proudly present The Savvy Parent Seminar: eco-chic techniques for new and expecting parents. The event will be held:

September 26, 2010

from 12 to 4 p.m. in the Twilight Room

The Willows Golf & Country Club

Participants will enjoy workshops on a variety of parenting topics, a sampling of delicious appetizers expertly prepared by The Willows chef, approximately $100 in fabulous local swag, hundreds of dollars worth of door prizes and comradery with other new and expecting parents in Saskatoon.

Registration is $30. Click here for tickets.

A portion of the proceeds of this event will go toward a donation to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

The Savvy Parent Seminar Agenda

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12:00: Laura Monchuk, Saskmom.com ~ Welcome

12:10: Shari Hinz, Baby Luv Boutique
Cloth Diapers: Dispelling the Myths

12:30: Tiffany Banow, Happy Pantry
Starting from Scratch: Healthy Foods for Baby & Beyond

12:50: Break & Door Prizes

1:30: Marlese Assman, Demetria Organics
Creating an Eco-Happy Home

1:50: Chantal Banda, Harmony Souls
Yoga & Relaxation Techniques

2:10: Break & Door Prizes

2:50: Paula Anderson & Sharlene Reynolds, LifeMark Health Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy
Postpartum Health for Moms

3:10: Laura Monchuk, Saskmom.com ~ Wrap Up

3:30: Final Door Prizes & On-Site Shopping

Paula Anderson & Sharlene Reynolds ~ LifeMark Health Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy

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Paula Anderson, Sharlene Reynolds and Garnette Weber are physiotherapists working at LifeMark Health Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy. Together they have over 40 years of combined experience specializing in women’s health.

Their focus areas include the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction and prenatal/postpartum rehabilitation. They offer both one-on-one assessment and treatment as well as a group exercise and education class. The Postpartum Health for Moms Program or “Get Your Body Back After Baby” began in 2005 and has helped hundreds of postpartum women activate their core muscles and "put themselves back together."

"It’s natural to rehabilitate yourself after a shoulder or knee injury prior to returning to tennis or running, so why wouldn’t you rehabilitate yourself after having a baby?" Paula says. "Many muscles are under great strain and get weak during nine months of pregnancy, not to mention those that are damaged during childbirth."

Sharlene adds that "Many women are eager to get back into pre-pregnancy shape and return to previous recreational pursuits, but without properly rehabilitating weak muscles, they are at risk for injury. Unfortunately, many women are not given exercises that effectively target post-partum problem areas, so they can end up compensating with other muscles, further breaking down the body over time."

Seeking a physiotherapist trained in this type of rehabilitation can teach you to re-activate your pelvic floor, deep abdominals and lower back muscles, which will assist in avoiding compensation strategies. Restoring proper muscle balance will allow you to return to your previous pursuits and prevent future problems.

The Postpartum Health for Mom’s Program runs for eight weeks and the next session is beginning in mid-September. For more information please contact LifeMark Health Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy at 652-5151.

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Tiffany Banow ~ Happy Pantry Nutrition

2010-06-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

Tiffany Banow is a registered dietitian and the owner of Happy Pantry Nutrition, a Saskatoon-area nutrition coaching and consulting business.

Tiffany works closely with individuals and families to improve their eating habits and boost their nutrition. Through her expertise and down-to-earth approach she helps clients make sense of nutrition, and coaches them in building healthy lifestyle habits that will last a lifetime. She believes in creating a balance with food and nutrition by nourishing the body, and enjoying guilt-free indulgences.

She offers a variety of services, including one-on-one and family coaching, "pantry raids," meal planning, baby-food making, weight management, grocery shopping trips and more. She conveniently makes “house calls,” where she provides hands-on coaching in a client’s own home.

Tiffany explains, “Healthy eating starts in the home. It starts with the foods you choose to buy and stock in the kitchen, what you prepare and serve on the table, and the habits you are modeling for your family”.

In addition to nutrition coaching, Tiffany provides group workshops and business consulting. She has contributed her expertise to a variety of print and online sources including Chatelaine, the StarPhoenix, Culchermag.com, everydayhealth.com and has been featured on CTV News Saskatoon and Regina. Tiffany has a degree in nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan and is a member of the Saskatchewan Dietitian’s Association and Dietitians of Canada.

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Marlese Assman ~ Demetria Organics

2010-06-24T12:45:00.000-07:00

Demetria Organics was born out of the desire to create an assortment of organic and natural products without the adverse effects associated with ordinary store bought items.

Marlese Assman, the compassionate mind behind the Demetria Organics brand, has gone to great lengths to carry and distribute products of the highest quality, containing whole ingredients for the benefit of the entire body.

Marlese sought out all-natural alternatives for nearly everything in her household. After extensive research and personal experimentation, her appreciation for these alternatives and her passion for sustainability directly led to the creation of Demetria Organics.

Demetria Organics takes pride in enabling the workers to be paid and treated fairly and to enjoy further opportunities that enrich their quality of life.

"Demetria Organics has created a symbiotic relationship between the growth and distribution of all of its organic items," Marlese said. "Our company is dedicated to the continuing struggle towards environmental sustainability and ensuring our bodies remain as natural as the day we were born."

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Laura Monchuk ~ Saskmom Productions

2010-06-11T14:15:00.000-07:00

Laura Monchuk is a work-from-home mom and the owner of Saskmom Productions. One of the organization's flagship projects is Saskmom.com.

Saskmom.com is updated daily with 100 percent local information about events, businesses, resources and other things going on in Saskatoon that are parent-friendly or child-centered. New parents will especially love Saskmom.com’s 365 Saskatoon Baby Adventures, ideas for getting out and about with your little one in Saskatoon.

"The Saskmom.com dream was conceived while I was pregnant with my son," Laura says. "I hungered for information, resources and connections with other parents in the same way I craved spaghetti for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the time."

As an inquisitive journalist, Laura is determined to unearth and pass along the latest local information for parents of any age or stage. She has designed Saskmom.com, and its Facebook and Twitter pages, to be an extension of word-of-mouth to help create buzz about local kid-friendly information among fellow parents.

"It is my desire to use my passions for writing and research for the common good and for the good of my own family," Laura says. "It is my hope that my Saskmom.com dream will positively impact my community -- that it will empower those who care for the children of Saskatoon, will inspire local pride and will help connect parents in our community through shared experiences."

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Chantal Banda ~ Harmony Souls

2010-06-11T14:07:00.000-07:00

Chantal Banda is a Saskatoon mother of two and owner of Harmony Souls: Yoga & Products for Peaceful Living.

When her first child, Luke, was born, Chantal’s life focus shifted from her previous career as a research scientist studying diabetes, to motherhood. She found that family life and fellowship with other new moms became something that she truly cherished. She also found the need of a third hand.

“With newborn Luke needing lots of holding and cuddling, I was having a challenging time figuring out how to manage life without the use of both hands,” Chantal said. “I decided to pull out my sewing machine and make myself a baby carrier that would fit my needs. The carrier I created was great! It was stylish, kept baby close and happy and most importantly was comfortable for me.”

This creation opened up a stream of creativity for Chantal. During nap times, she would bring her sewing machine out on the kitchen table and create meditation cushions, rejuvenating eye pillows, imaginative play scarves and, of course, safe and stylish baby carriers.

She also desired to promote health and harmony by sharing her love of yoga with pregnant women and new moms.

“By connecting with new mothers at all stages of their mothering journeys it is my sincere desire to help bring peace, love and happiness into their lives – be it from a great yoga stretch that gets to the source of muscles that are tight from holding a baby, or from a friendly smile and the possibility of connecting with another mom who is at the same place in life,” Chantal said. “I hope that Harmony Souls products and classes are that special little something that helps to bring peace and allows my clients to experience joy at the same time.”

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Shari Hinz ~ Baby Luv Boutique

2010-06-09T09:20:00.000-07:00

Shari Hinz is the owner of Baby Luv Boutique, an online business based near Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Shari founded the business in December 2006 to provide families with modern baby and body care solutions that are natural, economical, educational and environmentally friendly.

Cloth diapers are a specialty at Baby Luv Boutique -- so much so that Shari has been offering public workshops since June 2008 on the benefits of choosing cloth diapers. Assisting just one family at a time can add up to a large benefit for our planet and a family's pocketbook. To date Shari estimates Baby Luv Boutique has helped eliminate over 750,000 disposable diapers from going into the landfill by helping close to 150 families get started using cloth diapers.

Hinz has an extensive business background along with a decade of parenting experience, including nine years of cloth diaper experience. Her background in business and experience as a parent helps to provide a great deal of practical knowledge to clients and to offer the best service and high-quality products they seek.

"Our goal is to inspire families to choose products that are natural and healthy for baby, the whole family and the Earth!" Shari says. "All parents want to provide the best care for their children and trying to find quality products to meet those everyday needs can be a challenge. I try to help make these decisions easier for parents."

Shari has been nominated for the 2009 Savvy Mom Entrepreneur, of the Year Award and Baby Luv Boutique was a finalist for Business of the Year at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Mark of Excellence Awards in February 2010. Baby Luv Boutique is a member of the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce as well as the Real Diaper Industry Association (RDIA). Shari currently serves on the Retailer Certification Committee of the RDIA which is assisting in the development of a Retailer Certification Program within the cloth diapering industry.

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The Savvy Parent Seminar Speakers

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Click on the photos below to meet our speakers.

Event Contacts

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You may contact any of the following event organizers with questions about The Savvy Parent Seminar.

Laura Monchuk, Saskmom.com
230.5033, info@saskmom.com

Shari Hinz, Baby Luv Boutique

682.5746, shari@babyluvboutique.com

Marlese Assman, Demetria Organics

info@demetriaorganics.com

Chantal Banda, Harmony Souls

chantal@harmonysouls.com

Tiffany Banow, Happy Pantry Nutrition
tiffany@happypantry.ca

Paula Anderson or Sharlene Reynolds,
LifeMark Health Daniels Kimber Physiotherapy
danielskimber@lifemark.ca

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2010-06-05T22:41:00.000-07:00

Registration for The 2010 Savvy Parent Seminar is $30. A portion of the proceeds go toward the Children's Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan.

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