Where did the winter go? It’s ironic how long the school year lasts and then, in retrospect, how quickly it seems to have passed. My parents tell me it’s like that with parenting. Like many of you,
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Strong Fathers Strong Families
http://strongfathers.com/
This site is based in Texas and is created by fathers for fathers. It has a spiritual theme and a few glitches but is worth checking out. Sites like this intrigue me. I found this great monthly calendar on it.Daddy and Me Swim
This month the North Peace Leisure Pool is hosting the Daddy and Me community event.
Daddy & Me May 2012Â Our next Gym Night is June 13th.
Click here for NPLP information.The Marshmallow Test – self control and why it’s important
The marshmallow experiment is a famous test of self control conducted by Walter Mischel at Stanford University and discussed by Daniel Goleman in his popular work, Emotional Intelligence: why it can matter more than IQ. In the 1960s,
Increased screen time = poor food choices
Check out this article on the relationship between screen time and poor food choices. It does not address parent’s screen time or what parents are eating, but it shows findings which you might find disturbing.
Kid’s TV time tied to unhealthy food choices
Poison Prevention
It’s that time of year again, Safe Kids Week May 28th – June 3rd. The theme of this year’s Safe Kids Week is Poison Prevention focusing on the message Out of Sight and Locked Up Tight.
Family Day Consultation
FAMILY DAY!! We’ve been waiting for so long! Here is a chance to have your say on when the BC Gov schedules this new long week-end. It’s an informal poll but I voted!
http://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcfamilyday/
Full of beans and veggies
This clip will impress your little ones and get you talking about veggies. It’s catchy and funny!
CCRR May-June newsletter
The Child Care Resource and Referral newsletter is always full of ideas for parents and caregivers as well as learning and networking opportunities. If you would like more information about registered childcare in FSJ, click here. CCRR
CCRR-May-and-June-2012Top 5 toys for pre-schoolers
What would you rate as your Top 5 toys?
We live in an ultra modern world with gadgets galore. Our kids have access to more entertainment and interesting toys than any generation before us. But is more better? Check out this article on what kids really want and need to develop 21 century skills. It might not be what you expect but it makes sense. Plus it’s cheeky and I love irreverent views on what we’re “supposed”