As play becomes a hotly debated topic with scholars and parents, another concern is surfacing, safety. The argument is that too much “safety” takes the fun out of play and may even hinder our children’s healthy development.
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December StrongStart calendars
If you’re feeling shocked that December is already here, you’re not alone! But as the excitement of the holiday grows, we hope you will include us in your weekly plans. StrongStart can be a great venue to use up the extra energy that seems to bubble over this time of year. Check out Robert Ogilvie’s extra gym time.
How do kids learn?
Parents are always asking themselves, each other and experts what they can do to help their young children be happy and healthy. The current research on the brain is helping me navigate my own parenting journey. The best books I’ve read lately are Brain Rules and Brain Rules for Baby. They’re easy to read and give very clear information about how to work smarter not harder as a parent.
Daddy and Me
Tonight was our biggest Daddy and Me gym night. We had 16 dads and 21 kids out to Robert Ogilvie Elementary. These kids got 60 minutes or more of active play. I am so pleased to be a part of a community where Dads are valued and physical activity is a priority. What a great night!
Active Play
I really loved this blog post from Participaction. It is a call to action for ACTIVE PLAY.
Click this photo to read the ACTIVE PLAY blog.Â
Click here to link to the main Participaction siteÂ
Daddy and Me is a FREE,Daddy and Me – November events
The Dinosaur event is always super fun and well attended. You and your little one will have LOTS of fun. The gym nights have been slowly growing and are a great way to get exercise, learn to interact with others and play in a boisterous environment. Hope to see you at one or both of the events.
November Early Learning Calendars
Happy SNOVEMBER! Welcome winter! Living here for 37 years has taught me that the best way to survive winter is to keep active and stay involved. As we transition into winter, I hope you continue to attend these amazing programs. If you have questions or need help finding programs and activities in your neighbourhood,
Bring back play
The ParticipACTION website has a great post on the benefits of play and physical activity.
Lifestyle-Tips – Active PlayStrongStart Family Gym Night
As part of Fort St. John Loves Families Week, SD 60 hosted a StrongStart Family Gym Night at Robert Ogilvie. It was a wonderful evening. So wonderful, in fact, that many friends did not want to leave. Myself included. Have a peak.
Daddy and Me Gym Night highlights
Gym Night is one of my favourite events. It is a blast to see kids and their dads having fun together. Very inspiring! Dads or other male caregivers play differently than moms; not better, but different.
