• How do kids learn?

    Parents are always asking themselves, each other and experts what they can do to help their young children be happy and healthy.  The current research on the brain is helping me navigate my own parenting journey.  The best books I’ve read lately are Brain Rules and Brain Rules for Baby.  They’re easy to read and give very clear information about how to work smarter not harder as a parent.

  • Daddy and Me

    Tonight was our biggest Daddy and Me gym night.  We had 16 dads and 21 kids out to Robert Ogilvie Elementary. These kids got 60 minutes or more of active play.  I am so pleased to be a part of a community where Dads are valued and physical activity is a priority.  What a great night!

  • 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.

  • Daddy and Me Gym Night highlights

    Gym Night is one of my favourite events.  It is a blast to see kids and their dads having fun together.  Very inspiring!  Dads or other male caregivers play differently than moms; not better, but different.

  • October Daddy and Me events

    I hope the weather doesn’t keep everyone in the house.  We hope to see you at the gym and at the Library.

    To download and print this poster, click here Daddy & Me OCT 2012

    The month the Library is hosting Daddy and Me: Rock Start Edition!  It’s not to be missed!

  • What is self-regulation and why should I care?

    Self-regulation is the current “buzzword” for parents and educators.  Teaching jargon can be annoying when it doesn’t have a context or seems trendy.  In my opinion, though, self-regulation is the most important concept I have learned in 15 years as a teacher.  It has helped me on a daily basis as a parent and in group teaching situations.

  • Right from the Start – Early Learning conference

    The annual Dawson Creek Parent and Caregiver conference is coming soon.  The conference takes place October 11th – 13th at the Kiwanis Arts Centre 1100 – 95th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC.
    The conference has a minimal cost and a variety of presenters aiming to support parents and caregivers of children 0 –

  • Daddy and Me Gym Night

    Great turnout for Daddy and Me Gym Night tonight.  SD 60 is pleased to provide this event to our community.  We love to promote playful learning and honour the role dads play in the lives of children.  It also gets kids and dads active which if you hadn’t noticed is my current soapbox.  It was a great time.  Join us next month!

  • 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,