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August 2010
Hello to all our readers
Welcome to our first Newsletter as Frontier Kids Care. There have been many changes since our move in April 2008, and we continue to explore new ways of helping you to unlock your child’s full potential
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New at Frontier Kids Care
We have a new welcoming face at our front desk. Her name is Dominique Rodrigues and she has already become an essential part of our team in delivering quality care to you.
As we all face difficulties in these financially challenging times, we at FKC are doing our best to give an affordable service. The good news is that the visit fees remain the same but there has been a slight increase in costs of immunizations and procedures in the office.
We have expanded our Learning Not Waiting menu to include information on 100 calorie snacks. Perfect for packing in lunch kits for camp or even for keeping at home during the holidays. Some of the snacks are available for purchase at the office while you wait, along with 100cal pure juices and water.
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Vacation Health Information
Here at FKC we have observed many children put on an average of 5 lbs during holiday time.
This is usually due to less physical activity than during school time and more leisure time to eat snacks. This extra weight is difficult to lose!
To lose 1 lb, you must eat 500 calories less a day = 3500 calories less a week.
What can you do to help?
- Weigh children at the beginning of the holiday and monitor to keep them from gaining too much. If you are challenged in this way, come in for a visit.
- Keep children active by walking, doing outdoor activities or enrolling in a camp with exercise as a major part of the schedule.
- Limit TV and computer time to less than 2 hours/day. This also decreases the associated mindless eating.
- Keep healthy snacks such as fruit available, but limit to 2/day, plus normal balanced meals. Don’t forget water!
- Read labels when buying food and snacks, paying special attention to serving size and calorie values.
Did you know that only 15 almonds or 10 gummy bears = 100calories?!
For more information, ask when you bring your child in for the annual visit
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TIBS News
TIBS is holding their annual walk and breakfast
When: Saturday 7th August, 2010
Where: Starting opposite All Saints Church on the Queens Park Savannah
Time: 7.30am
Cost: $40.00
Breakfast will be served from 8-10am at All Saints Hall, Marli Street.
Tickets are on sale at all TIBS offices as well as at Frontier Kids Care
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Vacation Working Times
Dr Thomas will be on vacation from August 13th – 18th, 2010. Emergencies will be covered. So please call Dominique to arrange your annual check ups and school boosters early to avoid the last minute rush at the end of August.
Please don’t forget to call the office if you are unable to keep your appointment, so that we can book someone else in your place.
It affects our ability to maintain an affordable service, if we have excessive missed appointments.
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And Finally…
In an effort to go green, we have cut down on our paper use. We now send our appointment reminders through email.
Please keep us informed of any changes in your contact information so we can keep you up to date on health and FKC events.
Don’t forget to visit us at www.frontierkidscare.com for our new updates!