FIND OUT WHY Jillian Michaels Detox Drink MAY WORK FOR YOU

 Hey Team Smarties with  2016 on it's way I’m so glad you’re here!

You’re looking for Jillian Michaels’ detox water, right?

Well I’m here to show you exactly how to make it, but before I share it, you absolutely MUST know a few things…

http://skinnyover40.com/jillian-michaels-detox-drink/

Let's get to the point  why dandelion works for weight loss. Given the fact that  this weed acts like a diuretic which will  help you loose water weight could explain  it's weight loss claims.  With A  diuretic you can possibly loose essential electrolytes like potassium which is needed for your heart to function and Sodium which aids in reducing blood pressure. Diuretics are often prescribed with other medications for high blood pressure and heart disease. This may increase the effects of these medications, potentially causing electrolyte abnormalities (such as reduced levels of potassium). Always note that it is important to know your lab values and understand how your overall health is before taking on  any new mission.   The problem with using diuretics for weight loss is that they result only in the loss of only water weight, not fat, and once you're properly hydrated again, all the weight usually comes back. Even though it has been sited that If you're feeling bloated and lethargic, drinking dandelion root tea can help with that puffy full feeling.

Dandelion Tea for Weight Loss

http://www.livestrong.com/article/296696-dandelion-tea-for-weight-loss/

People screw up detoxes ALL THE TIME. I want to make sure you aren’t one of them! You landed here on my site and I’m bound and determined to help you succeed. So now we understand the dandelion let me break down the cranberry and lemon juice component...... Sounds like a concoction bound to work. Well  always say understand before for you do anything. Being Nurse many people come to me and ask me to sell products.  My answer is NO, not because the sound of making money doesn't sound great but I believe that equally my knowledge is worth more than the money that I will make off of someones lack of knowledge. There is a science behind using products, but  individuals must understand that  there is not enough scientific evidence proving that cranberry juice and lemon juice have specific weight-loss properties. Individual results are highly variable, so consult with a health professional regarding your specific needs.

Cranberries and lemon have Fat-Flushing  Benefits

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This juice mix cocktail is full of essential vitamins and minerals that improve health as well as your normal bodily processes.  Both cranberry and lemon juice are great sources of vitamin C, which will thin out the bile in your liver so it can break down fat more easily.  Cranberry juice also contains a diuretic called arbutin, which is known for helping to flush toxic fluids from the body. This helps to reduce bloating and excess water that is trapped within the body’s tissues. As an added bonus, cranberry juice is loaded with healthy antioxidants which will protect you from diseases such as heart disease and even certain cancers. Read more why cranberries are powerhouse foods.

Both of these juices contain essential nutrients such as vitamin C, something your body needs in order to produce collagen. Collagen is a very important component of strong bones and healthy skin. Cranberry juice also has vitamin E and vitamin K. Vitamin K is vital for proper clotting of the blood.

Ok team smarties  so we have gone over some of the basics of what will happen  with  drinking this super detox.   Now your ready to drop those pounds? Feel more energized?

 Kick nasty unhealthy food cravings, Get rid of excess bloat and Put a healthy glow back into your beautiful skin.   Give me 2 thumbs up.

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Talk to your doctor or advocate if you are taking any medication as well, since the weed can interact with some medications, such as lithium, certain antibiotics, and drugs that are broken down by your liver. And note that dandelion tea can have laxative effects, so try it out at night if you've never had it before

HAPPY KWANZAA 7 PRINCIPLES THAT YOU SHOULD LIVE BY DAILY

 HO HO Ho  Merry Christmas or Not.  Hello All It's your girl JA Nursing here, Firstly I would like to  wish all my readers  Happy Holidays. Even thought I know that  every year at the beginning of December some people  engage in  ridiculous rituals that recycles different arguments about whether people should say to one another Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas. Let's start with the fact that there are several holidays that fall during December including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice and a secular holiday  HumanLight  which is a Humanist holiday celebrated on December 23. All theses holidays and traditions deserve to be acknowledged and respected, specially  since our communities are   more religiously and culturally diverse than ever.  Most people  get “Merry Christmas,” though you’ll probably hear “Happy Hanukkah”, and yes,, “Happy Holidays”. But mention “Habari Gani” and you’re likely to get a very unseasonal awkward silence. “Habari Gani” is Swahili for “What's the News?” and it’s the customary greeting of Kwanzaa. As a Parent, and a Canadian I often wonder why Kwanzaa was never taught in school. I think that the principles of Kwanzaa is how I live my life daily and I feel that it should be exposed more in our communities.

SO WHAT'S THE NEWS? Most people know that Kwanzaa is a celebration of some sort; it takes place during the Christmas season, and it somehow involves black people—but other than that they are pretty clueless. The name “Kwanzaa” is actually a loose translation of the Swahili expression "matunda ya kwanza," or "first fruits of the harvest”—it’s based on the various harvest festivals that take place in Africa. Kwanzaa isn’t a religious holiday; it’s more of a cultural celebration running from December 26 to January 1. Contrary to popular belief it’s not meant to replace Christmas, Baby Jesus or Santa Claus—in fact most followers celebrate Kwanzaa alongside Christmas.

According to The Official Kwanzaa website, Kwanzaa  began in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. The 25-year-old professor and militant black activist created the holiday for African Americans and Pan Africans worldwide to celebrate family, community and culture.

The principles of Kwanzaa represent how I live my life  daily, and I think the 7 principles if taught early to children could foster different outcomes for many of our youths. Daily we hear  negative occurrences in our AFRICAN CARIBBEAN community being highlighted in the news. So I felt it important to search and find information on how this tradition is celebrated in my city. 
 In my search  I came across  an article on Yahoo News By Nisean Lorde   that gave me more information about  Kwanzaa.   Kudos to  Pat Howel a  award winning Community leader and  Founder of  the
MARKHAM AFRICAN CARIBBEAN CANADIAN ASSOCIATION also known as MACCA    for keeping yearly celebrations for Kwanzaa as well as  The Harriet Tubman Community Organization and  A Organization  that I work closely with Young Potential Fathers   for their upcoming event December 26 2015  at  Ujima House which is a Kwanzaa principle that means Collective Work & Responsibility (To build and maintain our community .
Ujima House is community space located at the corner of Weston Rd & Lawrence , 1901 Weston Rd unit 18.

The year 2015 will see the 49th annual Kwanzaa, the African American holiday celebrated from December 26 to January 1. It is estimated that some 18 million African Americans take part in Kwanzaa. A candle is lit on each day of Kwanzaa and each day is dedicated to one of the seven principles, which are meant to serve as fundamental values each family should adapt to in order to be healthy and happy:

The seven days of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba):

1. Umoja: Unity - Unity of the family, community, nation and race
2. Kujichagulia: Self-Determination - Being responsible for your own conduct and behaviour
3. Ujima: Collective work and responsibility - Working to Help each other and in the community
4. Ujamaa: Cooperative economics - Working to build shops and businesses
5. Nia: Purpose - Remembering and restoring African and African American cultures, customs and history
6. Kuumba: Creativity - Using creating and your imagination to make communities better
7. Imani: Faith - Believing in people, families, leaders, teachers and the righteousness of the African American struggle

Happy Kwanzaa to you all but lets not forget the feast that goes along with  this week long celebration.  Since I love food and I love celebrating,  here a list, Of  favorite African-American dishes, as well as traditional African, Caribbean, and South American recipes. On December 31, the holiday culminates in a feast called Karamu, and Kwanzaa tables overflow with the best of everything.
In the spirit of the holiday, we've put together this bountiful buffet to help you bring a delicious Kwanzaa into your home. Recipes range from Caribbean fruits and jerk sauce to classic Southern sweet potatoes and catfish, as well as black-eyed peas and collard greens for good luck and money in the New Year. Mix and match for a feast that's sure to please. Get recipes Here  FROM OUR FRIENDs  over at  EPICURIOUS http://www.epicurious.com/archive/holidays/kwanzaa/feast

Find  22 KWANZAA RECIPES TO ENJOY  DURING THE SEASON  AND ALL YEAR ROUND http://www.food.com/slideshow/traditional-kwanzaa-food-194


How Kwanzaa is celebrated in The 6ix (Toronto)

 

A LITTLE LESSON ABOUT KWANZAA

 

Happy Kwanzaa! this has been your Social Buzz With Michelle Smith your health and Social Advocate.
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RESOURCES 

http://magazine.utoronto.ca/leading-edge/afrocentric-schools/

  http://www.macca1987.com/home.html

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa

 https://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/habari-gani--what-kwanzaa-means-in-canada-150428734.html

 http://www.maulanakarenga.org/

 http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.shtml#Welcome

 http://www.thestar.com/news/immigration/2013/12/15/markhams_kwanzaa_festivities.html

Happy Holidays To You All

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ARE YOU Financially LITERATE ? CHANGE THE GENERATIONAL CYCLE TODAY

What is Financial Literacy?

Hi it's your girl  JA Nursing here,   As we start counting downs the days for 2016. 

Some of you may look forward to seeing a New Year or it could have some of us thinking about   all of our financial woes.  Over the years I can certainly admit to  finding myself in some financial traps, especially during  my College years.   Ohhh lord, you want to talk about a living death trap for years it had me feeling like putting a curse on all  Collection Agents. 

Financial literacy is just as important as  health Literacy. Just the thought of having a  50 year span Between high school and retirement to plan for  financially security can seen scary for many.  One thing that people  don't know about me is that I am a Mobile Paramedical Examiner. What is that you ask?  I  work for all insurance companies doing the written medial exams which is the first step needed in order to get insurance of any kind.  I am a firm believer in getting insurance sooner rather than latter.    I might add that insurance policies are a good way to start your financial journey. My insurance policy was the one thing that my Welfare worker always questioned.  For many especially if you are on a fixed income paying that $65 dollars a month can seem like a bill that you can miss but, word of advise the older you get the harder it is to get insurance.   Having my first child at 17, meant  that I had to learn real quick about money management especially since I was on a fixed income   Social Assistance (WELFARE). 

The reason for this blog is because over the years I have met many people  that  ask me how I did it? I always say did what? well of course people perceive   success based upon  what you have.  House, cars, and clothes tend to be  how people judge  your success. Guess it gives the notion that you made it.  But truthfully if you don't own any of theses things then how can it be true riches???    Someone said to me this week  that the  difference  between successful and unsuccessful people is Information. So lets share some information.



Whether you're in high school or in retirement, every person in every stage of life should have an understanding of how their finances work.  This understanding, or awareness, is what helps build and improve what is known as your "Financial Literacy." 
Not all strategies for financial planning are created equal, and the “right” approach to managing your money will actually change as you go through life. Your goals and priorities will shift as you get older, and it’s important to plan appropriately. Let's focus on a few key tasks appropriate to your stage of life and you are likely to find yourself ahead of the game. 

Here are some simple, key strategies for managing your finances in your 20s, 30s, and 40s.  I always make sure to  follow the advice of my  friends over at Practical money skills. Which is  to Live Within My Means.

If you are like many Canadians, you may find that you are spending more than you're saving and steadily going deeper into debt as a result. This is an easy and common pattern to fall into, and one that requires some planning and discipline to reverse.

The first step is creating a budget. As unpleasant as this may sound, creating a budget is nothing more than looking at what you make verses what you  spend your income and expenditures in order to determine exactly how much money you have coming in and where you’re spending that money.
Once you've got a clear understanding of your current budget, your challenge is to find places where you can spend less (or earn more) in order to achieve your financial goals. Here are some steps you can take toward that end:

1. Question Your Needs And Wants

What do you want? What do you really need? Your wants are basically the things you can do without — everything from that high-end tennis racquet to dinner out at a gourmet restaurant. Wants are purchases that, while they may make your life easier or more enjoyable, are not necessary to your well being. Your needs, on the other hand, are not quite so flexible. They are necessary financial obligations such as housing and food costs. Evaluate your current financial situation. Take a look at the big picture. Make two lists – one for needs and one for wants.
As you make the list, ask yourself:

• Why do I want it?
• How would things be different if I had it?
• What other things would change if I had it? (for better or worse)
• Which things are truly important to me?
• Does this match my values?

2. Set Guidelines

We all have different budgets based on our needs and wants. But the Building a Budget chart on the next page shows some guidelines on how much should go toward different expenses. You may need to make adjustments for a daily latte fix or visits to family, but remember to subtract amounts from other areas if you do.

3. Track, Trim And Target

Once you start tracking, you may be surprised to find you spend hundreds of dollars a month on eating out or other flexible expenses. It may become obvious that you need to cut back in certain areas.
Some types of expenses are more easily trimmed than others. Some of these are easily trimmed. Cutting back is usually a better place to start than completely cutting out.  
Be realistic. It will help you to be better prepared for unexpected costs. Once you have gotten into the rhythm of living your life on a budget, you will notice all kinds of spin-off effects. In the short term, you won’t feel as much stress when your bills arrive. In the long term, you may find yourself heading for a more secure financial future.

Quick Tip for all ages-- Also remember  that teaching your young children about money management and budgeting  is one of the most valuable lessons that  will change outcomes for a life time.

Teaching your kids how to create a budget is one of the most valuable skills you can impart in the years before they leave home. - See more at: https://www.mint.com/budgeting-3/teach-your-kids-how-to-create-a-budget-this-summer#sthash.wM2ZnnO6.dpuf

Teaching your kids how to create a budget is one of the most valuable skills you can impart in the years before they leave home. - See more at: https://www.mint.com/budgeting-3/teach-your-kids-how-to-create-a-budget-this-summer#sthash.wM2ZnnO6.dpuf

In Your 20s
1. Start an emergency fund.
Set up an automatic deduction of $25 from every paycheck and deposit it in a separate account. This way you can gradually build a cushion for unexpected expenses. You’re less likely to fall into debt if you have money tucked away for emergencies.  for example. It might seem like a lot of money at first, but it’s just a small lifestyle shift each month. Consider cutting back on a latte or cocktail each week to meet your monthly goal.

2. Establish your personal credit.
Building a strong credit history is important if you want to rent an apartment or get a mortgage.  This lesson was my hardest lesson. After OSAP and College this fact is one that becomes the biggest lesson for many people, the first opportunity to build good credit comes from taking out (and repaying) undergraduate student loans. If you make that payment on time each month, you’ll contribute positively to your credit score and history. If you don’t, it can have a  big impact on your feature. If there’s any chance you may be late on payments, set up  transfers between accounts so you’re sure you make those payments on time every month.


In Your 30's
1. Get a great deal on a mortgage.
For many 30-somethings still paying off student loan debt, home buying can feel like an impossible venture. However it can be your best first step in building your portfolio. For example even though the lesson passed me I encouraged my Nephew to get a income property when he was 26, now is has 2 income properties before the age of 30.

2. Save for retirement.
If you haven’t started participating  in establishing an investment do it now! The sooner you start, the more you can save. Ask your bank or  Financial Planner  https://www.facebook.com/AndrewStewartMortgages?fref=ts

3. Pay down personal debt.
Financial decisions you made in your 20s need not haunt you indefinitely. Get out from under the burden of high-interest credit card debt now so you can breathe easier. Instead of opting for a balance transfer to a lower-interest card, consider using a low-interest-rate personal loan to refinance that debt  or Apply for a Line Of credit — saving money and quashing the temptation to spend.

In Your 40's
1. Refinance your mortgage.
If you have a mortgage, your credit score may have improved since you took it out. It could be a good time to shop for a better deal and refinance. Today’s modern refinancing options are more convenient and user-friendly than ever before.
2. Amp up your retirement savings.
If you’re not contributing the maximum amount  plan, now is a good time to get serious about saving. If you’re married, make sure you’re both contributing as much as you can each month, and maxing out your contributions by the end of the year.

3. Save for your children’s education.
I have often  said my contribution to my children will be helping them reach their educational goals by helping them to pay for  Post Secondary education. But  encourage your children to get summer jobs and save to.  The  investment of education can only be a  benefit. Don't Stop Learning!
Save enough and your children may never have to take out student loans. Look into professional lines of credit   to help with schooling rather than student loans from OSAP.








Manage Debt. If you're in debt, you're not alone. Start out by making a list of everything you owe, whether it's a credit card, student loans or a mortgage. Reducing debt is like losing weight. You're not going to lose 50 pounds in a month. You need realistic goals in reasonable time frames.
Prepare for the Unexpected. There's nothing harder to plan for than the unexpected. The key to successfully surviving these life-changing events, financially at least, is to anticipate hard times. Build an emergency fund that is easy to access in the event of unemployment, illness or a major unplanned expense. Experts recommend saving three to six months of living expenses. Need help figuring out how much to put aside for your emergency fund? Check out this calculator from Practical Money Skills.


Bottom line:    Ring in the New Year with financial resolutions that will help you save, spend and invest smarter in the coming year.










This has been your Social Buzz with Michelle Smith  your  Health and Social Advocate. Financial literacy is an integrated  approach to keeping  up with your mental wellness. Find out more about my collaborative programs for youths. Remember  lessons are best learned when the example seems achievable.    2016 is going to be a Great Year
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  The reality is wealth is a form of delayed gratification. Wealth builders live modestly by spending less than they can afford (in money, time, and energy), so they can invest the difference for greater value in the future
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GET THIS FREE online budget   http://itools-ioutils.fcac-acfc.gc.ca/BC-CB/NetInc-RevNet-eng.aspx
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 http://www.ontario.ca/page/pay-back-osap
https://www.cibc.com/ca/loans/prof-edg-st-pers-ln-credit.html

http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/topics/saveshare/#

http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/student-life/stlfaq.jsp#2

http://janursing.blogspot.ca/2015/03/credit-check-just-got-paid-whats-your.html

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IS SUICIDE PREVENTABLE? LEARN MORE TODAY

updated July 27 2015 Rip Bobbi Kristina  Read all the News Headlines  today  Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of late singer Whitney Houston, has died aged 22. 

 Up date Mental Health Week is coming...  Hey its  your Girl JA Nursing here, Yesterday I heard in the news about Bobbi Kristina Brown's  family still having hope for her recovery.

Bobbi Kristina Brown, the 22-year-old daughter of Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston, remains in a coma after 10 weeks. Though the family refuses to give up hope, they can’t help but wonder what her life will be like if and when she wakes up.
The Brown and Houston family is praying for a miracle, and they are grateful to all the fans who have been praying for Bobbi Kristina. Bobby Brown has finally spoken about Bobbi Kristina in person, while at the Soul Food Festival in Los Angeles over the weekend.

 Mental Health week is May 5-11, 2014. CMHA’s Mental Health Week is an annual national event that takes place during the first week in May to encourage people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health. I want to continue to extend the awareness of Mental Health. As A  Nurse and Mental health Nurse I know that this cause is one worth continuing the conversation about.

For many families seeing someone they love on a Form 1 Or Form 3 can be a difficult time.  This  means that someone  you love is  going through an Acute Mental Health Phase.

 This blog is dedicated  to  increase awareness. My prayers go out to all  families affected by suicide and Mental Health issues

Lets take a small look at the story   Bobbi Kristenia or Whitney Houston  looking Back on the news I was shocked to hear of the news about Bobbi Kristina.........

Well was I shocked no I wasn't the facts of the matter is that lets us remember back in 2012 of February 11  which is less then 2 weeks away,

Just days after her last appearance at a pre-Grammy Awards party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Houston would be discovered submerged in the bathtub of her suite at the hotel.

 Now 2015  as we are fastly approaching The The 57th Annual Grammy Awards  that will be held on February 8, 2015, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

  
 So What is the Crisis?
It  is a well known fact that situations can bring about acts of suicide and depression.. Should we have expected this well the answer is YES..... INTERVENTION Should be at the forefront when the likelihood of a traumatic situation is about to repeat its self. During the next few weeks it would have been important for friends and family to realize that this time may not be easy for the only child of Whitney Houston to cope... Lets not throw shade but continue to realize that not only celebrities go through crisis but so does everybody. Awareness is the Key Break the  silence and take your role in someones life as a potential Life saver.

Do you think Suicide is preventable? Many factors and circumstances can contribute to someone’s decision to end his or her life. Find out how to recognize the warning signs and learn the importance of talking about suicide.


Approximately 11 people will end their lives by suicide today in Canada. Awareness is essential to changing this behaviour. Understand why people consider suicide and attempt to take their own lives

The Facts About Suicide

Suicide is preventable. Most people who attempt suicide want to live, however, but are overcome with emotional pain and cannot see any other way to handle a situation that may seem overwhelming and impossible to bear. Most people who die by suicide give definite warning signs of experiencing thoughts of suicide. This is one reason learning to recognize these signs and how to respond to them is so important. Talking about suicide does not cause someone to experience thoughts of suicide or increase the risk. Showing genuine concern by asking about suicide directly can be part of an immediate intervention.
Four out of five people who die by suicide have made at least one previous attempt. Suicide occurs across all age, economic, social and ethnic boundaries. Males die by suicide more than three times as often as females.  Three times more women than men attempt suicide.

 Suicidal crises are almost always temporary.
Although it might seem as if your unhappiness will never end, it is important to realize that crises are usually time-limited. Solutions are found, feelings change, unexpected positive events occur. Suicide is sometimes referred to as “a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” Don’t let suicide rob you of better times that will come your way when you allow more time to pass.

 What am I thinking right now  well its heart felt I've lost people to suicide and in your mind you wonder what could have been done? 

If you are  a Parent take time out to understand the overall picture of your child, I know that as a Mother, I myself am guilty of yelling and screaming  forgetting that I too was once a child or youth.

  As a matter of fact the facts are at times I still have to figure out ways to cope and manage situations that arise.  The challenge will always remain the same, COPING and finding Ways to COPE. This too is the same obstacle that children, youths and actually all human beings face.

So if you know someone who may be in crisis  open your eyes end the stigma and start the conversation
with asking HOW ARE YOU FEELING RIGHT NOW?

 Self-esteem is more than just seeing your good qualities. It is being able to see all your abilities and weaknesses together, accepting them, and doing your best with what you have.

At the start of the year I thought of #METIME  which for me its like ta Mental Vacation.

Each day, set aside five minutes for a mental health break. Close your office door or go into another room, and day-dream about a place, person or idea, or think about nothing at all! You will feel like you have been on a mini-vacation.


Consider these key characteristics when assessing your own mental health:

• Ability to enjoy life – Can you live in the moment and appreciate the “now”? Are you able to learn from the past and plan for the future without dwelling on things you can’t change or predict?
• Resilience – Are you able to bounce back from hard times? Can you manage the stress of a serious life event without losing your optimism and a sense of perspective?
• Balance – Are you able to juggle the many aspects of your life? Can you recognize when you might be devoting too much time to one aspect, at the expense of others? Are you able to make changes to restore balance when necessary?
• Self-actualization – Do you recognize and develop your strengths so that you can reach your full potential?
• Flexibility – Do you feel, and express, a range of emotions? When problems arise, can you change your expectations – of life, others, yourself – to solve the problem and feel better?

This has been been watching out for your Health with Michelle Smith your Health and Social Advocate.  lets continue the  conversation contact for group workshop suitable for any age because  WE CARE

 

 

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You Are Invited to Attend A Day Of Rebonding with the community December 12 2015

Hi Its you r Girl JA Nursing also known as Michelle Smith  your Health and Social literacy Advocate.

I am pleased to invite  you  to a day of re-bonding  with the community,  with this will needed  event  as JA Nursing We Care Inc.  in association with Luis Majicano c/o TCHC  Presents:

You Are  A Parent ~ But Are You A Role Model?

WHERE: OAKDALE COMMUNITY  CENTRE  (NEW LOCATION)

WHEN: DECEMBER 12 2015

                                                             TIME: 10AM TO 4 PM

The Mission is Parenting through Advocacy – a community initiative to define the concept of the Family Unit

This conference is  geared to bring back-to-basics parenting in Toronto Community Housing Communities (pilot Jane and Finch). In doing so, the conference is not aimed at criticizing parenting skills, but to open up a forum whereby the parents can share their experiences and knowledge to form strategies and standards for themselves and their peers.

The panel will consist of community leaders,  partners  and parents. We will use this day to re-bond with the community. We will have break out sessions for meals, questions, round table discussions  and more........

This day will be used  to create a dialogue among parents in the Jane and Finch community that will allow parents to learn from each other, create clear standards for their households and communities, and to improve the relationship and communication between parents and youths and community organizations.

For more info email janursingservices@gmail.com 

Parents your voice matters this is why this event has been planned just for you. Lets dispel the myths about Parents in various communities

Thank in advance  to the organizations that have agreed to participate  We look forward to seeing you!