Kentville Rotary Community Service Supports Moms and Tots

The atmosphere was lively as I arrived to visit the Moms and their children.   As I mingled in the room, I was interested in how these young women were coping and how this program was helping them.  "Oh, I wish it was longer" said a young single Mom.  It helps me to network with other single mothers, share parenting advice and I'm learning so much.

 

It is due to the support of Kentville Rotary's Community Service Committee as well as Community Health Funding that has made this program possible. As Chair of the committee and witnessing the value of this program:- indeed Rotary moments! 

 

Moms Living Well provides a weekly session in Kentville for pregnant women and moms of young pre school children year  to learn about being active and eating healthy with young children.  Each 2 hr. session explores a way to be active, including local trails, yoga, dance, visits to the soccer facility and the swimming pool.  The sessions also explore healthy eating including understanding of the Canada Food Guide, cooking with low cost ingredients, healthy snacks for toddlers and making the most of the Food Bank and supporting nutrition on a low income. Experts and organizations are invited to share their knowledge and skills.  The program aims to attract women with little support in their homes and communities.