Jump Around With Jump Gymnastics
30 Jul 2010, written by Christine 0 Comments
“We want children to reach two life goals,” says Jump Gymnastics owner and director Jennifer Hood. “One: to reach their highest athletic potential… and two: to have the skills and motivation to stay active for life.” For Jennifer and Jump Gymnastics, a child’s highest athletic potential doesn’t necessarily involve gymnastics at all. “For some kids, this will be a school softball team and for others it will be world championships.”
Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre
21 Jul 2010, written by Christine 0 Comments
A few weeks ago, we packed up our kids and stayed at the Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre for a last minute two-night retreat. We were just dying to get out of the city and we hadn’t been to Whistler in about 15 years.
Breakfast Television Segment: Dressing Your Active Child for Summer!
19 Jul 2010, written by Christine 0 CommentsToday we were on Breakfast Television talking about how to dress your active child for the summer, including how to keep them protected from the sun. The kids in this fashion segment did just great!
Balance Bikes: Some Popular Brands
06 Jul 2010, written by Christine 0 CommentsThis week, we’ve been talking all about balance bikes and teaching your child how to ride a bike. We’re even giving away a Strider balance bike to one lucky reader. Here are some popular balance bike brands that you might want to consider.
How to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
05 Jul 2010, written by Christine 0 CommentsThere is surprisingly passionate debate about the Right Way to teach your child to ride a bike. If you remember learning how to ride, chances are you also remember getting a few bumps and bruises. (Am I the only one who crashed into a lamp post?) A few scrapes are practically unavoidable, so here are a few tips to keep in mind.
FUN Camps Bring Children Closer To Nature
01 Jul 2010, written by Diane Wild 0 Comments
Vancouver has a reputation for environmental awareness, so it’s not surprising it’s the locale for summer camps full of building and racing mini solar powered cars, baking brownies in solar ovens, creating a mini eco-city using recycled materials, and planning social and environmental change projects.
Balance Bikes for Kids: A Buying Guide
30 Jun 2010, written by Christine 0 CommentsYou may have wondered what the fuss is all about with kids balance bikes (otherwise known as pedal-less bikes, walking bikes, prebikes, or push bikes). “Children as young as two years old can learn the skills of balancing, steering and coordination in a progressive and natural way,” says WheeBikes owner Rob Heinrichs, who claims these skills are essential for riding a “bike kid” bike.
Win a Strider Balance Bike!
29 Jun 2010, written by Christine 5 Comments
Win a Strider Balance Bike!
World Cup Fever: Vancouver Family Style
28 Jun 2010, written by Christine 0 CommentsCheck out soccer-super fan Cathy Collis’ suggestions for enjoying World Cup – Vancouver family style.
June is Get Active Month!
07 Jun 2010, written by Christine 1 Comments
This June, we’re putting together a series of guides and articles to help you and your baby and kids get active in Vancouver. We’ll also be showcasing some local entrepreneurs, businesses and groups that are all about being fit and fun with your children. We’ll be updating this list as we publish more and more articles throughout the coming weeks.
21 Jul 2010
Purple Crying – Call for Knitters
Are you a knitter or crocheter who can whip up a hat in an evening? Then get your knit on this summer! You’ll be helping to raise awareness about the Period of PURPLE Crying and shaken baby syndrome.
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Family Bike Festival with Cyclebetes
It’s active, healthy and FUN! If your family is like many Canadian families you search for activities where everyone can participate. A healthy, meaningful, shared experience for Mom, Dad and the kids! If you have bikes here it is!
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