More and more is being said for the healing effects of exercise and outdoor play. It’s a simple message. Get active and get outside. Why not do both this Friday as part of Nature Play Day.
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How NOT to talk to your kids
Here is some really interesting info about the negative aspects of praise. Carol Dweck’s book mindset is easy to read and I highly recommend it to parents, teachers and coaches … everyone. Carol Dweck even changed the way I think about my ability to take on new challenges. I read her book several years ago but when someone mentioned it on Twitter today,
FSJ Library Summer Reading Club
10 reasons to enroll your child in the Summer Reading Club. The first day to register is June 28. There are programs for kids of all ages.
FSJ Public Library NewsletterJune 2012
WHAT IS ACTIVE PLAY? IS IT BECOMING EXTINCT?
It thrills me that funding for has been increased. I know I need the daily reminders to get MOVING!
Check out this blog on how active play is essential to our children’s health.
Participaction Blog on Active Play
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Daddy and Me June events
On May 26th, 27 children and 24 dads attended the May Daddy and Me Free swim at the North Peace Leisure Pool. It was a huge success. A big thank-you to Karin and staff for a very successful Daddy and Me Free swim event.
June Early Learning Calendars
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,
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