The transition from December to January always feels weird. Â We have to start getting ready for January so early. Â Although having a break from the everyday is welcome, the rush up to the holiday can be overwhelming and tiring.
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Daddy and Me December events
Daddy and Me is an exciting series of events giving dads fun opportunities to get active with their little ones. Â Hope to see you at either or both events this month.
As, always, we celebrate the importance of dads in healthy families. Whether this program suits your family or not,
December early learning events
December is very busy for all of us. Â Dr. Rick Hansen has written a revolutionary book, Hardwiring Happiness, which warns us that our brains are velcro for bad experiences but often don’t notice the positive moments.
FSJ Library 3rd annual Stuff Animal Sleepover
It’s that time of year again: Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
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This year the Librarians have invited Gerald and Piggie from Mo Willems’ award winning Elephant and Piggie series to host our annual sleepover on November 30th!
Parenting Series – The Power of Attachment
We are learning that the softer side of parenting and educating can be more important than anything else we do with kids. Â In essence, it is not what we do with children that matters; it’s who we are in their lives that counts.
Families in Motion
This month Families in Motion is being hosted by the Keeginaw Friendship Centre.  The event is held on the 2nd Friday of the month at a community school or centre between 6:00 and 7:30.
November Early Learning calendars
We believe the consistent morning times have been helpful for parents at Robert Ogilvie and Duncan Cran StrongStarts. Â Our attendance is better than ever. Â If you haven’t been by lately, please come see our newly painted rooms and new,
StrongStart featured on Go PeaceCountry
Robert Ogilvie StrongStart was featured on Shaw TV recently.  We are very grateful for the support to spread our message of free play-based early learning opportunities.  Many thanks to Logan Dalziel-Fischer for sharing her insights.
Daddy and Me: Self regulation practice
Self regulation is a hot button topic in our world. Â We are becoming more aware of the affects of constant stimulus on our bodies and our concentration. Â This interaction with our world comes from our senses,
Duncan Cran Family StrongStart Night
We don’t often get the chance to welcome the whole family into our StrongStart centre. Tonight, to celebrate FSJ Loves Families week, we hosted a Family StrongStart night to allow everyone to come play together. Â It’s not alway easy to make time for play.