Tag: health and wellness

  • Feb 19, 2013

    Pre-School Health Round-up

    Health screening for pre-schoolers is tomorrow.
    The Pre-school Health Round-up is a FUN event.  We try to make it engaging for kids and parents alike.  There will be lots of interesting activities for kids and valuable information for parents.  I always enjoy being a part of this event because it is so supportive of families.

  • Nov 30, 2012

    The debate about playgrounds

    As play becomes a hotly debated topic with scholars and parents, another concern is surfacing, safety.  The argument is that too much “safety” takes the fun out of play and may even hinder our children’s healthy development.

  • Nov 6, 2012

    Daddy and Me – November events

    The Dinosaur event is always super fun and well attended.  You and your little one will have LOTS of fun.  The gym nights have been slowly growing and are a great way to get exercise, learn to interact with others and play in a boisterous environment.  Hope to see you at one or both of the events.

  • Sep 10, 2012

    Physical Activity – friendly reminder

    As we head back to school, I am trying to get my family more active.  Weird, right?  We were outside a lot over the summer but it was a quiet, restful time.   Going back to school and work reminds me to get moving.   For some people,

  • Sep 9, 2012

    A re-activity jar? What’s that?

    Re-activity jar?  What? It’s exactly what it sounds like.

    Pick a jar. Fill it with active ideas you can do with your loved ones.  Pull one out and commit to doing it with your family.  Get active.

  • Aug 27, 2012

    Dad’s health matters!

    We work so hard to get our kids healthy and active.  What about the dads? Northern Health published the Community Consultation on Men’s Health in 2011.  From that consultation, plans have been made to help northern men get healthy and active.