Tag: parenting

  • Nov 19, 2012

    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.

  • Nov 14, 2012

    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!

  • Nov 6, 2012

    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.

  • Oct 23, 2012

    Imaginative Play

    We are all getting the message that play is essential to optimal human development.  Here Vivian Gussin Paley, celebrated author of multiple books about story telling and imaginative play with young children,

  • Sep 23, 2012

    What is self-regulation and why should I care?

    Self-regulation is the current “buzzword” for parents and educators.  Teaching jargon can be annoying when it doesn’t have a context or seems trendy.  In my opinion, though, self-regulation is the most important concept I have learned in 15 years as a teacher.  It has helped me on a daily basis as a parent and in group teaching situations.

  • Sep 14, 2012

    Right from the Start – Early Learning conference

    The annual Dawson Creek Parent and Caregiver conference is coming soon.  The conference takes place October 11th – 13th at the Kiwanis Arts Centre 1100 – 95th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC.
    The conference has a minimal cost and a variety of presenters aiming to support parents and caregivers of children 0 –

  • Sep 10, 2012

    Physical Activity – friendly reminder

    As we head back to school, I am trying to get my family more active.  Weird, right?  We were outside a lot over the summer but it was a quiet, restful time.   Going back to school and work reminds me to get moving.   For some people,

  • Sep 9, 2012

    A re-activity jar? What’s that?

    Re-activity jar?  What? It’s exactly what it sounds like.

    Pick a jar. Fill it with active ideas you can do with your loved ones.  Pull one out and commit to doing it with your family.  Get active.