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.
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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.
Free Family Literacy Program
The FSJ Literacy Society offer a free family literacy program for parents with children 0-6.  The fall program has many openings this fall.  It is a great program; parents study whatever they choose: high-school courses;
Daddy and Me October events
The month features two exciting events for Dads and preschoolers. Â We hope to see you there.
As, always, we celebrate the importance of dads in healthy families. Whether this program suits your family or not,
StrongStart October Calendars
Our programs are running full strength again. Â Library and gym times are all arranged. Â Come join us for our evening, Family StrongStart nights on October 7th at Duncan Cran and October 10th at Robert Ogilvie.
FSJ LOVES Families Week 2013
FSJ LOVES Families Week runs Saturday, October 5th to Saturday, October 12th. Â Each year, the number and variety of family friendly events grows. Â Success by 6, Children First and the North Peace Savings and Credit Union have once again sponsored and coordinated this amazing opportunity to celebrate our strongest natural resource,
An iPad is so much more than a toy
The School District is partnering with Success by Six/Children First and ChildCare Resource and Referral to present the Families R.O.C.K. Parenting Series. We will be hosting monthly workshops for parents/caregivers, ECE professionals, educators, service providers, counsellors and practitioners.
New StrongStart schedules
Following feedback from parents, we have been able to juggle our staffing to improve our StrongStart hours. Â Both Duncan Cran StrongStart and Robert Ogilvie StrongStart are now open every morning, Monday – Friday, from 8:30 –
StrongStart renovations
In August, volunteers from Progress Energy came into both Fort St. John StrongStarts to help us renovate. Â For those of you who have been to StrongStart, you will notice changes to the colours and the atmosphere in both centres.