Got the urge
To write an ode,
A simple verse
No hidden code.

Came across
Some stuff that’s cool,
That you may like
For back to school.

So have a boo
At these few links,
That made me stop
And look and think.

Embrace them all
Or just a few
What works for me,
Might work for you!

Seriously – have a quick look at these links – some interesting suggestions here:

• An important message and some awesome, active backpack ideas from ParticipACTION!
• Every parent’s guide to healthy school snacks and lunches from EatRight Ontario.
• Easiest shoelace-tying method I’ve ever seen! No more “bunny ears” at my house!

What do you think?

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About this blogger:

Paula D’Orazio RN is a public health nurse with the Early Years Health Program at the Halton Region Health Department. Wanna know more about her?  Read her blogs! She’ll tell ya! (She kinda likes to talk.)