Tag Archives: bike

Happy September

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Karen Hay, RN

I simply love September. It’s my favourite month of the year. There is just something about this month and season that wraps me in feelings of renewal and optimism. September is more like New Years Eve to me, full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged apple orchard, apple picking, apples, autumn, bike, fall, Fall into Nature, family, family farms, family time, farmers markets, Halton, hike, physical activity, pumpkin patch, pumpkins, Pumpkins to Pastries Trail, walk | Leave a comment

The added value of subtracting a car from our life

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Halton Guest Blogger

Two years ago our little Civic sedan roared its engine for the last time. We decided not to replace it once we crunched the numbers. It costs about $10,000 to own and maintain a car per year and we could think … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged benefits of walking, bike, bike to school week, biking, exercise, family, family time, Mental Health, one car, Physical Health, school, surviving with one car, time together, walking | 5 Comments

Parents, where are your helmets?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I see many families in my community enjoying a bike ride together. Children are happily spinning their wheels, ringing their bells and enjoying their outdoor adventure. I smile as I see them proudly don their bike helmet and hope that … Continue reading →