Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin! Upcoming Closures June 30: school locations will be closed July 1: all locations will be closed Reminder that somes centres are closed for the summer or have adjusted hours. Be sure to check the centre's schedule on our website...
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The BridgeWay Bulletin – March 9-22
March 8, 2025
Welcome to The BridgeWay Bulletin!
On this page:
Program Spotlight
Dietitian Chat
Are you wondering about your family’s overall nutrition? Do you have questions about your child’s eating? Are you looking for new recipes?
Speak to a Registered Dietitian at Dietitian Chat!
Every child and family has different needs when it comes to diet and food and it can be difficult to find the information you need online. During Dietitian Chat, our Registered Dietitian drops in to talk to parents and caregivers about their family’s nutrition. You can ask questions and get answers that are specific to your family’s needs.
Find a Dietitian Chat near you!
Healthy Start (Prenatal Program)
Healthy Start provides pregnant women of all ages with the skills, confidence and resources needed to keep themselves and their child healthy throughout their pregnancy and in to the first 6 months after birth.
Please contact [email protected] or call 647-702-6175 to find out if you qualify for the program.
Click here to find out more about Healthy Start.
Parenting Workshops
Introducing Solids
Thursday, March 13, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This workshop takes place online via Zoom
Picky Eaters
Thursday, March 20, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
This workshop takes place online via Zoom
Bring BridgeWay Home
Starting Solid Foods: 6 Common Questions Answered by a Dietitian
We asked our registered dietitian to answer some of the most common questions about starting solid foods. Read more >
Community Corner
Feeding Baby, Toddlers and Preschoolers
Tips and resources from Peel Region about feeding your infant, toddler, and preschooler (ages birth to 6 years).
Feeding Baby: peelregion.ca/children-parenting/feeding-baby
Feeding Toddlers & Preschoolers: peelregion.ca/children-parenting/toddlers-preschoolers/feeding-toddlers-preschoolers
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