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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday January 6, 2007 - 29 Free menopause information seminar When does menopause end? is a free public education seminar presented by Halton Healthcare as part of its "Living Healthy" series. Women are invited to attend the seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in Oakville to learn more. The event has been organized by Halton Healthcare, in partnership with the Women's Health Alliance of Halton, and made possible through an educational grant from Eli Lilly and P & G Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Sleem Feroze, an obstetrician and gynaecologist practicing in Oakville and at Halton Healthcare Services, will speak about different aspects of menopause and in particular when a woman can expect to be symptom-free. Menopause is a period of hormonal change which can occur for most women around their 40s, or even as late as their late 50s for some. It is often accompanied by symptoms and is characterized by a cessation of periods marking an end to the child-bearing years. The process of menopause begins several years before the end of menstruation and continues for several years after it. There is no strong evidence to support any predictors for the length of menopause. Every woman is different and every woman will experience menopause at a different pace. There are a variety of techniques available to help relieve the symptoms associated with menopause. Relief of menopause symptoms can come from medication, herbal remedies, and emotional support. There is no predetermined amount of time that menopause will last. Some women may experience menopause symptoms for only a couple years while others may suffer for over five years. There is also no way to determine how uncomfortable the menopause process is going to be for a woman. Some will not notice very many changes in their body as they breeze through menopause, while other women may feel like they are in agony for much of the process. Those who would like to learn more about this topic are encouraged to attend the seminar, which will include a question-and-answer period. The seminar will be held at LeDome Banquet Hall, 1173 North Service Rd. E. -- east of Trafalgar Road, north of the QEW. Light refreshments and displays will be available between 6:30 and 7 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m. To reserve a seat, call 905338-4379 or e-mail elittle@haltonhealthcare.on.c a. For more information, contact your physician. Alliance Chiropody (Foot Care) Clinic Member of Alliance Healthcare Professionals Inc. "Providing quality foot care to meet all your foot health needs" Giving children positive discipline All children need guidance from their parents, including how we want them to behave. This guidance is what we call "discipline." Discipline teaches children responsibility, self-control, and right from wrong. It raises children's selfesteem, encourages them to do better, and strengthens the parent-child bond. Children need time to learn what they should do and should not do. They learn by watching their parents and others, by hearing clear instructions ­ "Toys go back on the shelf" ­ and by getting praise and encouragement for their efforts. Discipline also means that failure to do what is expected is addressed consistently with consequences that make sense. Child development experts understand that spanking is not an effective form of discipline, even though some people may think it is. Spanking can lead to anger and resentment and can cause children to lose trust in their parents. Spanking teaches that hitting others is okay. In the long run, spanking makes children's behaviour worse, not better. What does work is to build your child's confidence and problem-solving skills. It is important to figure out the reasons for your child's behaviour such as feeling tired, bored or hungry. When you understand the reason for your child's behaviour, it may be easier to handle the situation. Following are some examples of positive discipline: · Listen and try to understand your child's point of view. Help your child use words to express emotions. · Offer choices to your child. · Use humour. Try to make your child laugh and have fun doing what you ask. · Praise your child for positive · Make a few simple rules that are fair and reasonable for your child's age. · Give children time to end their activities. It's hard to stop doing something fun. · Plan ahead for outings. For example, bring a toy or a snack when you go shopping. · Address the misbehaviour right away in a consistent way with logical SALIMA KASSAM REG. 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