Tag Archives: activities

New to Canada? How to embrace winter!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Halton Guest Blogger

When my parents told me we were moving to Canada, I remember being so excited to see snow for the first time. I couldn’t wait to make a snowman like the ones I had seen in the movies. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged active play, activities, Canada, children, families, family, family time, Halton, halton region, newcomer, outdoor, outdoor activities, physical activity, Physical Health, play, preschooler, toddler, winter, winter activities | 1 Comment

Staying safe and staying healthy at the splash pad

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Karen Hay, RN

In my opinion, nothing beats a splash pad for free neighbourhood summer fun! I especially love how kids, families, friends and neighbours of all ages come together to play and enjoy the cooling water jets and wafting mist. My girls really loved going to the splash pad, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Keeping Your Baby Safe, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged activities, babies, baby, child, children, families, family, Halton, halton region, health, infant, Keeping Your Baby Safe, kids, parents, physical activity, play, preschooler, preschoolers, Safety, splash pad, splash park, spray pad, toddler, water safety | 2 Comments

Discover Halton this summer: tons of family fun to be found here!

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Carolyn Wilkie, RN

The Summer 2015 edition of MoneySense magazine listed Halton Hills, Burlington and Oakville in their Top 25 Best Places to live in Canada. I feel so fortunate to live and work in such a great region! Whether you live, work or just come to here to … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Pregnancy, Prenatal Health, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged activities, family fun, family time, outdoor activities, physical activity, summer activities, what to do this summer in Halton | 1 Comment

Eating on the run. Here’s how we make it work…

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

My work day has come to an end. I should be humming a happy tune as I skip to the elevators to start my descent toward the fresh air. Instead I walk slowly, with trepidation… I take a few deep … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Healthy Eating for Your Child/Tween, Healthy Eating for your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Teens | Tagged activities, eating, eating on the run, eating out, fast food, Feeding Your Baby in the First Year, Food, groceries, healthy eating out, hurried eating, on hand, Physical Health | 2 Comments

Are you overscheduled? How I learned to make family time a priority.

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

‘Tis the season! No not the holiday season, it’s “my life is crazy busy starting in September” season. The start of school brings with it brisk cool mornings and the return to our hectic schedules. Does this sound familiar to … Continue reading →