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
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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-2012
Top 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”
Reading with Ronald
Come clown around in the Library!
On Thursday, May 24th at 6:30pm, Ronald McDonald will be visiting the Children’s Area in the Fort St John Public Library! Ronald will be reading stories, telling jokes and doing some really cool magic tricks!
Powerful FASD message
Ever think about how a message is shared can touch and motivate, frustrate or simply bore you to tears? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a complex issue which many people dread addressing. I have found information about FASD enlightening and encouraging,
Hidden sugar
This is the coolest anti-sugar campaign I’ve ever seen. What a hilarious way to get us thinking about what we put into our body. Pass this on!
Daddy and Me – May events
This is an excellent video clip on the importance of rough and tumble play. Although this is not always the case, it is often Dads and other male caregivers who provide this kind of learning for kids.