Events in February 2023
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January 29, 2023
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January 30, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying – 
Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding isn't "working". Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) and take a moment for yourself to be around other parents who have been there. Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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January 31, 2023
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February 1, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Coping with Crying – 
Coping with Crying: Feeling alone with a crying baby can make any parent overwhelmed; especially when breastfeeding isn't "working". Learning to understand your babies crying as a type of communication takes time and patience. Join us (even if your baby is crying) and take a moment for yourself to be around other parents who have been there. Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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February 2, 2023
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February 3, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre – 
How Does Learning Happen? Through Play! Join other children, caring adults and families in play and exploration together! EarlyON facilitators are available to provide support and information around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals in our play based environment. Breastfeeding Buddy volunteers will be onsite each week to answer Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding questions, and provide resources for families in attendance. Pre-registration is not required for EarlyON Drop In. |
February 4, 2023
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February 5, 2023
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February 6, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Person to Parent10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Person to Parent –
Person to Parent: Adjusting to life with a baby and breastfeeding are HUGE learning curves. We want to support you through this adjustment and answer any breastfeeding questions that you have. Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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February 7, 2023(1 event)
12:30 pm: Mother to Mother, co-hosted with CAWA!12:30 pm: Mother to Mother, co-hosted with CAWA! – 
Join us with your little ones at local community centers this winter!Join CAWA (Canadian Arab Women's Association) and Breastfeeding Buddies, where guest speakers will discuss topics important to new or expecting mothers and provide educational advice with the intention of helping women through their motherhood journey. New or expecting mothers are also connected to one another through this program in order to cultivate a space of social and emotional support. *Please note, this program is delivered in Arabic 1st Tuesday of Each Month: Meeting at Forest Heights Community Centre, 1700 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener |
February 8, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Person to Parent10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Person to Parent –
Person to Parent: Adjusting to life with a baby and breastfeeding are HUGE learning curves. We want to support you through this adjustment and answer any breastfeeding questions that you have. Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Wednesday Mornings, 10am at Oak Creek EarlyON (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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February 9, 2023
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February 10, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre –
How Does Learning Happen? Through Play! Join other children, caring adults and families in play and exploration together! EarlyON facilitators are available to provide support and information around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals in our play based environment. Breastfeeding Buddy volunteers will be onsite each week to answer Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding questions, and provide resources for families in attendance. Pre-registration is not required for EarlyON Drop In. |
February 11, 2023
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February 12, 2023
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February 13, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Latching Isn't Easy10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Latching Isn't Easy –
Latching Isn't Easy...Ouch!: Latching and breastfeeding takes practice! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in! Mastered the latch but have other breastfeeding questions? Please join us! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON Roger St (161 Roger St, Waterloo) Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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February 14, 2023
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February 15, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Latching Isn't Easy10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Latching Isn't Easy –
Latching Isn't Easy...Ouch!: Latching and breastfeeding takes practice! We can help you improve your latch, and show you new positions to breastfeed in! Mastered the latch but have other breastfeeding questions? Please join us! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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February 16, 2023
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February 17, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre –
How Does Learning Happen? Through Play! Join other children, caring adults and families in play and exploration together! EarlyON facilitators are available to provide support and information around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals in our play based environment. Breastfeeding Buddy volunteers will be onsite each week to answer Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding questions, and provide resources for families in attendance. Pre-registration is not required for EarlyON Drop In. |
February 18, 2023(1 event)
11:00 am: Ramadan Bazaar11:00 am: Ramadan Bazaar – 
Breastfeeding Buddies will have a booth at the Ramadan Bazaar, taking place at Bingemans on Saturday February 18th from 11am-7pm. Join us onsite, and chat with one of our Arabic speaking Volunteers about how our program can help you reach your breastfeeding goals! |
February 19, 2023
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February 20, 2023
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February 21, 2023
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February 22, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: All about Supply –
It's All About Milk Supply: Many parents wonder if their baby is getting enough! Come and learn how to build and protect your milk supply and learn about normal feeding patterns. We're also happy to answer other breastfeeding questions! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON | Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) on Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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February 23, 2023
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February 24, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre –
How Does Learning Happen? Through Play! Join other children, caring adults and families in play and exploration together! EarlyON facilitators are available to provide support and information around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals in our play based environment. Breastfeeding Buddy volunteers will be onsite each week to answer Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding questions, and provide resources for families in attendance. Pre-registration is not required for EarlyON Drop In. |
February 25, 2023
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February 26, 2023
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February 27, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding –
My Friend the Moon... Nighttime Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding at night has many hidden benefits for you and your baby. Stay in your PJ’s as we discuss nighttime breastfeeding and tips for getting rest. We are also happy to chat about other breastfeeding topics! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up on Monday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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February 28, 2023
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March 1, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding10:00 am: Latch & Learn Drop-In: Nighttime Breastfeeding –
My Friend the Moon... Nighttime Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding at night has many hidden benefits for you and your baby. Stay in your PJ’s as we discuss nighttime breastfeeding and tips for getting rest. We are also happy to chat about other breastfeeding topics! Join our IN PERSON group meet-up at EarlyON | Oak Creek (80 Tartan Ave, Kitchener) on Wednesday Mornings at 10am as we rotate through popular breastfeeding topics, answer your questions, and connect as a group. There is no advance registration required for this program, though you will need to have a FREE KeyON account- you can sign up HERE
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March 2, 2023(1 event)
10:00 am: Babypalooza @ WPL10:00 am: Babypalooza @ WPL – 
Join us (and other community partners) for Babypalooza 2023, hosted at the John M Harper Branch! This event is aimed at caretakers of children under 1 year of age, as well as those expecting new family members! Tickets are free, and you can register here: https://calendar.wpl.ca/event/7522413 |
March 3, 2023(1 event)
9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre9:30 am: EarlyON at Victoria Hills Community Centre –
How Does Learning Happen? Through Play! Join other children, caring adults and families in play and exploration together! EarlyON facilitators are available to provide support and information around early learning topics, community resources, programs and referrals in our play based environment. Breastfeeding Buddy volunteers will be onsite each week to answer Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding questions, and provide resources for families in attendance. Pre-registration is not required for EarlyON Drop In. |
March 4, 2023
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We want to help you reach #yourbreastfeedinggoals!
If there are any breastfeeding or chestfeeding topics that you would love to learn about, reach out to us at bfbuddies@kdchc.org
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