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The importance of physical activity and outdoor play in schools: why school playground equipment matters
It’s no secret that physical activity and being outside matters. It’s important to us all, we know that. We know that as a nation we need to move more, we know about the rise in childhood obesity, we know that both physical activity and being outside in nature can have profound benefits to both are mental and physical health. We know all these things.
Layer up your jewellery this winter
Whilst we are all busy adding layers to our outfits this winter to keep warm, now this Arctic blast is upon us, why not also consider layering up your jewellery?
Managing the Motherload
The Motherload is all the thinking and all the doing of all the things that seem to come with motherhood. The Motherload is none of those things you read about in your baby book or you Prima Baby Magazine (anyone else?), it’s nothing you could have especially been prepared for, and it’s not something that magically vanishes as your children grow up – if anything, it accelerates and becomes even more weighty.
Gift ideas for swimmers
Have you got any swimmers in the family? If so, there will always be items they need or could benefit from, so you will always have a few gift ideas up your sleeves. Whether it’s a set of new sport water bottles, a spare pair of race goggles for emergencies, or a new kickboard for training, you can be sure to find something they need.
Things to do in British Columbia with Children
British Columbia, Canada’s westernmost province, is defined by its Pacific coastline and mountain ranges, which are truly beautiful. Nature areas like Glacier National Park offer hiking and biking trails, as well as campgrounds. Whistler Blackcomb is a major ski resort that hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. The scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway links Whistler with Vancouver, a city known for its film industry, at the province’s southern U.S. border.
5 Things to do When You Visit the Bahamas
It’s exciting! You’re on your way to the Bahamas, and the name alone already conjures up visions of seas, sun, sand, and island pleasures. Whilst finding a great beach and just chilling out for the duration of your stay may be tempting, you’ll be missing out on a great deal of fun. So, what could there possibly be to do that makes it worth getting up from that deckchair? It turns out there’s more to do than you could possibly fit into your average holiday, so pick your activities with care, while still leaving room for relaxation in your schedule.
Things to do with children in Winnipeg: Assiniboine Zoo
Winnipeg was somewhere we spent a couple of nights during our Trans-Canadian road trip. Winnipeg is a mass of wonderful things to do with children. If you are visiting, the hardest part will be narrowing down what you want to do. If you are a regular reader of the blog, you may have seen my recent article on the stunning Assiniboine Park. Whilst in Winnipeg, we also visited Assiniboine Zoo.
Things to do in Thunder Bay with children
One of the stops we made during our Trans-Canadian road trip was Thunder Bay, driving from Wawa the previous day, which was around 5h15 in total. We broke this up with lots of interesting stops along the way, a couple of which are included here.