Join me as I interview Rebecca Cronk, Kemptville's fitness guru. Hear about Rebecca's program to help get the whole family in shape. Hear about the two mistakes most moms make when they are trying to shed their belly fat.

Mama's Toolbox with Rebecca Cronk

Melanie Wendler offers equine assisted learning to children and teens at her farm in Oxford Mills, Ontario. She helps coach her young clients to cope with anxiety, develop social skills and heal from bullying using the horses for feedback and self-soothing. Check out her services at www.striveequine.webs.com

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Mama's Toolbox-Melanie Wendler

Listen in as local social worker, Shulamit Ber Levtov, shares her expertise with us. We learn about the impact of stress on our physical and mental health. Shula provides tips to help parents handle daily stresses. She teaches us strategies to help children deal with their own stressors as well. For more information about Shula and her work, visit her website, https://www.shula.ca

Mama's Toolbox Hosted by Anne Walsh with Guest Shulamit Ber Levtov

This month, I chat with Lorrie Beaton, a Bereavement Counsellor at the Beth Donovan Hospice in Kemptville, Ontario. This is a difficult time of the year for grieving families. Lorrie shares some tips for friends and family, some strategies to support grieving children and some information about programs available through the hospice. For more information, please visit http://www.bethdonovanhospice.ca

Mama's Toolbox-Lorrie Beaton

This month, I interview Gina Merlin. Gina is a professional Doula. She offers support to women through their pregnancies, births and postpartum. In this interview, Gina describes her role, she explains the importance of advocacy and she provides childbirth tips for expecting moms.

Mama's Toolbox-Gina Merlin

Don't wait, book your tickets to the Father-Daughter Ball, February 2nd 2019. This is one of several events organized by the Kemptville Area Family Resource Centre annually. Listen in as I speak with KAFRC's Director Carrie Van Allen and learn about the child care options available for your child right here in Kemptville. Visit their website for more information or to book your tickets. www.kafrc.weebly.com

Mama's Toolbox-Carrie Van Allen KAFRC

I am an art therapist serving moms by providing connection, information and compassionate support.