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.
Tag: health and wellness
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
May Early Learning Calendars
Dates to Remember:
May 9th:Â Daddy and Me Gym Night – Robert Ogilvie, 6 – 7:30 see below
May 11th: Families in Motion – Duncan Cran, 6 – 7:30 see below
May 11th: Non Instructional Day –Pregnancy and Childbirth support
At the trade fair this week-end, I happened upon the most unexpected booth. I’ve heard of doulas but wrongly assumed these were options available only in larger centres. Mary Neudorf and Linda Siemens are offering their pregnancy support services locally. I don’t have specific information about these ladies but was excited to hear the option exists for couples who are interested.
Families in Motion – Friday, April 13
The 3rd Families in Motion event is happening this Friday at Bert Ambrose. The first 2 events in this pilot project have been very well attended and the feedback has been excellent. Come check out how we can get our entire families active and fit.
Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for the Early Years
Are your little ones moving enough? Is screen time taking the toddle out of the toddler years? Here is some timely information about the physical health of our youngest citizens.
Preschoolers urged to reach and move for Health.Families in Motion – We’re gaining momentum!
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.
Daddy and Me Gym Night
We had 13 dads and 15 kids come play tonight at Robert Ogilvie. It was a great evening with tons of fun, giggles and Dad time. See you again, April 14th 6 pm – 7:30 pm.
Family Place – March/April Calendars
The Family Place March/April 2012
Please note:
The Family Place is closed March 26-April 9/12 so there will not be any Mother Goose drop-in during this time.
Also the last session of Family Fun Night is Mar.9/12.
