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,
Tag: fitness
A re-activity jar? What’s that?
Dad’s health matters!
We work so hard to get our kids healthy and active. What about the dads? Northern Health published the Community Consultation on Men’s Health in 2011. From that consultation, plans have been made to help northern men get healthy and active.
A Parent’s Guide to Activity
Want fit kids? Get fit together. There’s really no way around it. We can’t hope for a healthier lifestyle for our kids than we give ourselves. It’s a win-win situation.
A Parent’s Guide to Activity
Click on this link to Participation for more information on how to get active.Nature Play Day Canada – 30 x 30 challenge
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.
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
Follow @ParticipACTION on Twitter.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.
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.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 –
