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.
Tag: health
Tooth decay warning
TORONTO – While Canadian pediatric dentists wage a war against tooth decay in kids’ teeth, British officials are pointing a finger at sugary fruit juices as the culprit.
Read it on Global News:
Global News | Tooth decay “epidemic†in Canada could be linked to too much fruit juice
ADHD may be overdiagnosed in youngest classmates
This CBC article opens the door for more discussion about what ADHD really is and what it means for younger aged students and boys. I don’t have all the answers but if a certain group is more highly represented by this “developmental disorder”,
March Daddy and Me events
This month, the community Daddy and Me event is early, Saturday, March 3rd. It’s the very popular Come and Build event at the Family Place. Daddy and Me Gym Night is later, Wednesday, March 14th. Please come join us!!
Fitness as medicine?
As parents, we do everything we can to help our children grow up healthy, happy and successful. With the increasing pace of life, how do we fit it all in? If 30 minutes a day would greatly decrease their risks of obesity,
FREE FAMILY SKATE
WOW! Devon is sponsoring a free family skate time from 12 – 5 pm every Sunday at the Pomeroy Sports Centre for the next month. What a great gift to our community.
Free Skate info
Daddy and Me StrongStart Gym Night
We had another terrific evening of play. Many thanks to Robert Ogilvie school for welcoming us into their space.
Daddy and Me February events
There are 2 Daddy and Me events this week. Wednesday at Robert Ogilvie gymnasium and Saturday at the NP Cultural Centre. Come enjoy some active play together and/or create a valentine sensation for someone special.
The gym is open anytime after 5:45. We usually start clean up sometime between 7 and 7:15.  Then we eat snack and enjoy time at Strong Start. There were some disappointed little ones last month who came after 7 when we were cleaning up. I apologize to those families for the confusion in scheduling.Families in Motion – Physical Activity for pre-schoolers
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.
December Daddy and Me Gym Night
Our 4th Daddy and Me event this fall was a smashing success. 12 dads and 18 little ones played up a storm. We are already excited for January’s gym time. Hope we see you there! Until then,