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We are right smack in the middle of the summer! We all look forward spending time with the family and having some fun, but there are times that going away on a family vacation is not an option or is not desirable. What do you do to keep everyone happy while being together as a family when you have this…

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Top 10 Toys to Get Kids Outside

PTPAApril 24, 2015

Spring has sprung. I am sure of it this time. The grass is turning green, the patio furniture is calling and I am wearing flip flops! Time to get the kids outside, and keep them out there, as long as possible! The excitement of Spring is usually enough to lure the kids outside to explore whats been hiding under all…

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Fall Family Fun: 10 Ideas to Take it Outside

PTPAOctober 14, 2014

There is nothing quite like a gorgeous Fall day when the sun is shining and the leaves falling from the trees are every shade of red, yellow and orange. Even though the temperatures are also falling, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to take your family outside and make some lasting memories! 10 Ideas to Take Your Family…

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5 Tips to Keep Kids Active All Summer

PTPAJune 24, 2014

Schools Out! While kids are jumping for joy, parents all over the neighbourhood are wondering what the heck are we going to do to keep the kids busy all summer! While summer camps are great, not all families choose all day camps and even if they do, there are still another 4-5 evening hours that kids are looking for something to do. Being Active & Free Play The benefits…

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Happy Kids: 10 Benefits of Raising Active Kids

PTPAMay 28, 2014

The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that Canadian kids between 5 and 17 years of age get at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity each day. Only 5% of 5- to 17-year olds are meeting these recommendations.1 This is surprising to me as kids are naturally active. Remember when your toddler first learned to walk? They didn’t stop, into everything and always on the move. We…

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Get Outside!

PTPAMay 21, 2014

Yesterday was gorgeous, sunny, and warm. I told Boo he had to come outside with me for some fresh air. Instead, he took the iPad up to the bedroom and opened the window. “Mommy, I’m getting lots of fresh air, and we can talk through the window.” Now, I was working in the garden right under that particular window, so…

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Get Outdoors: Mini-Hike with Kids

PTPAMarch 9, 2014

A magical thing happened today. The thermometer on my deck sat in this thin ray of sunshine and for once, the little red needle edged over into the “+” category. The clouds dissipated and that inspiring blue colour of the sky came flying through. The mountains & foothills of our backyard popped into view, and all of the snow melted…

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Good-bye Soccer Mom

PTPAMay 18, 2011

Its been nice washing you soccer jerseys, been fun sitting with you soccer chair, been a treat slicing you soccer snacks, been a blast in the rain soccer games and it’s been an absolute joy watching you get kicked around soccer ball. However, after 6 years, its seems that this summer I will be hanging up my “Soccer Mom” cleats.…

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