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SUMMER ACTIVITIES IN PETERBOROUGH
Peterborough has an abundance of free, outdoor activity options for children of all ages. Check the following websites for special events and activities offered during the summer. PARKS, BEACHES AND PUBLIC POOLS: Peterborough Public Beaches, Wading Pools & Splash Pads...
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Do you have a child attending kindergarten at a school in Peterborough City or County - your input is needed! Please go here to complete the Kindergarten Parent Survey and help improve early years services in Peterborough City and...
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Screen-time: It’s not just about the kids
Many parents have had conversations about their children and the use of screens: how much is too much, and what age is it OK to begin using screens? Research is beginning to show us that considering our kids screen use is important, but equally important is...
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Feeling depressed? Physical activity may help
I’m sure the last thing most new, sleep deprived parents are thinking about is squeezing exercise into an already busy schedule! However, what if I told you that it can be done as part of yo… Source: Feeling depressed? Physical activity may...
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Winter Adventures
While January brought some very un-wintery weather, it’s now February a and winter is back! While some people see winter as a time to snuggle up by a fire with a warm drink and hibernate, we do live in Canada! Regardless of the weather, getting outside has many...
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The Peterborough Child and Family Centre is now an Early ON site!
If you have visited our Antrim or Lakefield Family Hubs recently, you might have noticed our new signs and wondered what’s happening. We’re excited to announce that the Peterborough Child and Family Centre is now an Early ON site! Early ON sites are a new provincial...
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Taking Care of You!
Here’s a radical idea - parenting is easier when you make time for yourself too. This is a concept that doesn’t get acknowledged as much as it should, as for many of us our focus on the needs of our family takes priority over our own needs. Constantly dealing with...
read moreCanadian 24 Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years
Did you know that the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) just released the world’s first Movement Guidelines for children aged 0-4? These guidelines give parents, caregivers, and educators evidence-based information on how much children need to move,...
read moreWorried about BPA in your food? 5 Tips to reduce exposure.
As a registered dietitian, I facilitate workshops for pregnant women at two of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Programs (CPNPs) in Toronto. A common question I am asked is if plastic can be placed in… Source: Worried about BPA in your food? 5 Tips to reduce...
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