The 6th Annual Baby & Family Fair returns to the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre November 1 & 2, 2008!
2008 Schedule
We're back for another fun-filled, education-packed weekend! There are thousands of dollars in prizes to be won including a $6,000 scholarship from Children's Education Funds Inc. and an entire children's room! If you are starting to plan a family, take part in our seminar series. If your family is well under way, bring the little ones down to enjoy music, singing and story telling and much more! Click on the following links for more information and times.
Baby & Family Fair 2008 schedule is coming soon!
2008 Presenter bios
Infant First Aid and CPR for infants & Children - St. John Ambulance
Heather Ferguson
Heather Ferguson, a nationally certified instructor with St. John Ambulance, brings with her over 20 years of teaching experience in the first aid field. Heather's sincere interest, experience and tremendous enthusiasm ensure an entertaining and informative presentation with makes this a must see seminar.
Infant Massage
Paula Jaspar, RMT
Paula Jaspar is a Registered Massage Therapist. She is a member of the College of Massage Therapists of BC and the Massage Therapy Association of BC and graduated from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in 1997. She completed her doula training in 1998.
Paula has worked at a variety of places such as medical clinics, care facilities, spas and schools. Since 1999, Paula has been teaching at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy. At the West Coast College of Massage Therapy she participated in the roles of Outreach Coordinator, classroom instructor, clinical instructor and practical examiner. As the role of Outreach Coordinator, she planned and implemented groups from palliative care facilities, systemic diseases (HIV+ and Multiple Sclerosis), BC Women's High Risk Antepartum program and various sports and corporate events. Paula also teaches at the Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage, the Vancouver School Board and Douglas College. She is very proud of all her students.
Paula is looking forward to sharing her knowledge with all the participants of the Baby and Family Fair.
Spa Utopia
Jody Tennent, RMT
This father of three is the three-time recipient of Spa Utopia's Massage Therapist of the Year. Jody believes that pregnancy is a true state of wellness, and his passion for lifelong learning makes him a highly sought after Registered Massage Therapist in our Pan Pacific location, as well as a popular senior instructor at utopia Academy.
Jan Mackie, RMT
Jen's passion for women's health and wellness has made her a true leader within the massage therapy profession. She is a 'mommy" to her 2 year old and is learning from her daily. Jen's focus of practice is with women's health and the birthing year. She is a highly requested Registered Massage Therapist and Educator and can be fount at our North Vancouver location, as well as at Utopia Academy.
The Power of Encouragement Presented By Lynne Cox with Trust Parenting
Presentation description:
The Power of Encouragement is one of many tools parents can use to inspire children to see themselves from a positive perspective. As parents focus on seeing children's positive qualities children will open to the unlimited opportunities that are available to them.
A child's first five to seven years of life is a very important time to encourage children As children develop their body, mind and spirit these early years are filled with many first time occurrences. Consistent encouragement helps support children through the many stages of early life. As children receive positive reinforcement they can grow up with a strong foundation of inner strength prepared and ready to progress from their family to daycare, preschool, kindergarten and early primary school years. How children feel about themselves during their first five to seven years of life will greatly influence how they will behave in society in later years.
As children recognize their talents and abilities, the more confident they will be in their life as they reach for their unlimited potential.
TV and Your Preschooler Presented By Lynne Cox with Trust Parenting
In North America TV has become a major influence in our lives. Choosing TV programs for preschool children is one of the many choices parents make. In this presentation, Lynne will discuss ways in which to use TV as an interactive learning tool for parents and young children. She will share with parents how children learn by observing what they experience in their environment and how children's thoughts plus feelings create their behavior. As preschoolers watch TV, it is important for parents to gain insights into what they perceive about what they see.
Lynne Cox
Certified Parent Educator
Relationship Counsellor
Lynne is a wife of 35 years and mother of two grown children, Cheryl and Michael. She also has three beautiful granddaughters under the age of six. Lynne 's professional career has spanned over twenty five years. Lynne began her career with Port Coquitlam Family Studies (a non-profit organization) when her children were young. She also worked for the Family Education and Support Centre in Maple Ridge. Currently Lynne is a Relationship Counselor in private practice in the Tri-City area of the lower mainland. Lynne is a published author of the Shining Light Book and Lesson Plans for Parents and Teachers Ð Personal and Social Development for Children.
Lynne shares her gifts and talents with enthusiasm as she encourages others to recognize and claim their inner worth and value. She affirms that as we appreciate ourselves and focus on our positive qualities we become inspired to open to our unlimited potential.
Mommy Moments - Relaxation & Stress Relief for Moms
Lee- Anne Wiseman
Love your life! Lee-Anne works with an international client base including expecting and new moms from around the world. Her work focuses on unique and powerful life balancing techniques, meditation practices and intuition tools.
Her most recent accomplishment includes teh release of her CD and workshop series Belly Love - promoting a happy and healthy pregnancy. Recorded during Lee-Anne's pregnancy, the energy and understanding of carrying a child shines through and expands beyond simple relaxation techniques to address fears, challenges and self image concerns that may be present.
Infant Colic Solutions
Trina Volkamer and Mats Lundstrom
Latest medical findings on what colic is. Canadian Pediatric Society's treatment guidelines, what's new in colic treatment.
November 1st & 2nd, 2008
- exhibitor kit
- show info
- sponsors
Exhibitor Links
An informative and exciting celebration for new and growing families