Daddy and Me

Here are some photos from the Daddy and Me Gymnastics event, last Saturday.  It was a huge success.  48 children and 38 dads participated.


Next event:
Valentine’s Craft and Activities at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Families in Motion – Physical Activity for pre-schoolers

Together with the Family Friendly Initiative, Fort St. John Friendship Centre, Fort St. John Child Development Centre and North Peace Community Resources Society we, School District 60, will be offering a gross motor development pilot project from February-May on a rotating schedule.

The Joy of Books

In celebration of Family Literacy Week, check out this amazing clip from the FSJ Library Facebook page. One of the coolest thing we’ve seen on YouTube.
And you’ve probably already guessed . . . . I just learned how to embed video.  Building my computer literacy!!  YAH!

Family Literacy Celebrations at the FSJ Public Library

Family Literacy Week 2012 is taking over the town! For our part, the Fort St. John Public Library will be holding three events:
Thursday, January 26th @ 10:15am: Family Story Time
Story Time is always for families,

Family Literacy Day Events

Friday, January 27th is Family Literacy Day.  But there are events happening all week to help celebrate! All are family friendly but not all are aimed at pre-schoolers.  All events are free but some require pre-registration.  Check out the ones that might suit your family.

CDC Talent Show 2012

Hey it’s that time again….time to get your talent on and come out and support the Child Development Center and help us reach our goal of $100,000.
The 38th Night of Stars Talent show will take place on March 2,

January Daddy and Me Gym Night

The Daddy and Me Gym Night was another great success.  Thanks to all the dads who support this event.   Here is an interesting article about how Dad’s contribute to our children’s ability to self-regulate.  Self- regulation is the ability to tolerate sensory information,

Dr. Martin Brokenleg – Circle of Courage Workshop

We are very fortunate to have Dr. Martin Brokenleg coming to our community February 28th.   Dr. Martin Brokenleg is a national and internationally re-nowned Lakota Sioux family-care expert and co-author of “Reclaiming Youth at Risk: Our Hope for the Future”.   This event is open to the public.