Check out this article on the relationship between screen time and poor food choices. It does not address parent’s screen time or what parents rae eating, but it shows findings which you might find disturbing.
Kid’s TV time tied to unhealthy food choices
It’s that time of year again, Safe Kids Week May 28th – June 3rd. The theme of this year’s Safe Kids Week is Poison Prevention focusing on the message Out of Sight and Locked Up Tight.
Did you know that a child is poisoned every hour in BC? Half of all poison exposures occur among children less than six years old, and most of the poisonings happen at home.
FAMILY DAY!! We’ve been waiting for so long! Here is a chance to have your say on when the BC Gov schedules this new long week-end. It’s an informal poll but I voted!
http://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcfamilyday/
The Child Care Resource and Referral newsletter is always full of ideas for parents and caregivers as well as learning and networking opportunities. If you would like more information about registered childcare in FSJ, click here. CCRR
What would you rate as your Top 5 toys?
We live in an ultra modern world with gadgets galore. Our kids have access to more entertainment and interesting toys than any generation before us. But is more better? Check out this article on what kids really want and need to develop 21 century skills. It might not be what you expect but it makes sense. Plus it’s cheeky and I love irreverent views on what we’re “supposed” to do.
Come clown around in the Library!
On Thursday, May 24th at 6:30pm, Ronald McDonald will be visiting the Children’s Area in the Fort St John Public Library! Ronald will be reading stories, telling jokes and doing some really cool magic tricks! Ronald would love to meet new friends of all ages—if you like to have fun and laugh, the clown wants to meet you!
Since this special event is before bedtime, you are invited to come in your PJs! This event is free of charge, and there is no need to register in advance.
See you there!
Morgan Peltier – Program Coordinator/Children’s Librarian
Ever think about how a message is shared can touch and motivate, frustrate or simply bore you to tears? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a complex issue which many people dread addressing. I have found information about FASD enlightening and encouraging, often scary and complicated, sometimes tedious and frustrating. I am passionate about spreading a message of protection but I also fear passing judgement on mothers or people living with FASD. How can we speak about something so important yet so delicate? Perhaps through the arts where the empathy and caring can be conveyed alongside a powerful message.
This amazing video, created by the Bissell Centre in Edmonton, touches on many aspects of FASD with compassion, determination and hope. It makes me cry every time I watch it because it says what needs to be said without judgement. Hip-hop does that for a lot of topics.
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Through our vision to eliminate poverty in our community, and guided by a passionate concern for the dignity and well being of each individual, Bissell Centre’s work is based on building relationships, hope and trust.
This is an excellent video clip on the importance of rough and tumble play. Although this is not always the case, it is often Dads and other male caregivers who provide this kind of learning for kids. GO DADS!
