Tag Archives: physical activity
Is it safe to let my kids play outside?
As a public health nurse and parent, I sometimes feel like I am pulled in opposing directions when trying to balance safety and physical activity. In public health, our priority is prevention. If we spend our limited time, energy and resources on … Continue reading
Staying safe and staying healthy at the splash pad
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
Discover Halton this summer: tons of family fun to be found here!
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
Summer fun and electronics; can there be a happy medium?
I can tell the summer-is-here excitement is already building for my kids. The sweet smell of freedom is in the air as they wait with baited breath for that last bell of the school year to ring. In my house, long, lazy … Continue reading
A trip to the playground turned out to not be the “break” I was hoping for!
One day several years ago now, this frazzled mom headed to a local playground with my two-year-old and 3-month-old in tow to let my toddler burn off some energy. I was feeling like Zombie-Mom, existing on just a few hours of sleep most … Continue reading
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