Tag Archives: walk

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

Spring into action in Halton!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Cynthia Lindsay RN

Spring is in the air. The weather is warming, the sun is shining and the crisp breeze gently presses against my face as I take a long, deep breath and feel inspired. Inspired to get outside with the family. But my … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged active, explore, family, family activity, farmers markets, farms, halton region, Mental Health, physical activity, Physical Health, preschoolers, special needs, things to do, time together, tweens, volunteer, walk | Leave a comment

Get outside, enjoy winter and walk every day!

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Halton Guest Blogger

Ok, so Winter Walk Day is Wednesday Feb 3rd, it’s an event aimed at parents and children to leave the car at home and trek to school! If you remember reading my past blogs, I’m the mom who lets her daughter and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Preparing for Kindergarten, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Transition to High School | Tagged activity, benefits of walking, obesity, physical activity, sedentary, walk, winter, winter walk day | 1 Comment

Give Mom a Break. Go Outside and Enjoy Winter!

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

I’m not trying to get bonus points, but my wife does a lot at our house! As a result, she often needs breaks and a little “me-time” to settle into her favourite glass of wine and to tackle her latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children & Tweens, Parenting, Parenting Your Baby, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Play, Growth & Development for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged active, childen, family, Halton, hike, kids, outside, physical activity, Physical Health, snow, trails, walk, winter | Leave a comment

I let my kids walk to school!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Halton Guest Blogger

Just yesterday, Canadian Parents posted an article about children walking home from camp and school. The article cites a recent blog post by a Toronto mother whose 12-year-old son was picked up by the police on his way home from camp. He … Continue reading →