Every new generation has its own sources of stress… everything from school pressures, friendship dramas, cyberbullying, dramas at home, and even concerns about social issues like the environment and human rights. Dealing with daily life can be stressful, and the...
Cherie Rivas
Healthy Winter Holiday Fun For The Family
With winter school holidays underway, it’s a great time to think about fun activities that will keep everyone in the family healthy, active and engaged in learning. Rather than vegetating with televisions and devices, why not consider a different type of vegetation…....
Keeping Up With Active Kids
Whether you’ve got one child, or a whole team of them…. once they become mobile, they’re going to keep you on your toes! As an actively engaged parent, you want to be able to join in that soccer game, jump rope with them, or go for a bike ride… or maybe you just want...
How To Get Active Everyday
Getting up and active every single day all year round is so important for both children & adults alike! As we face an epidemic of childhood obesity issues in our country, we have the capacity to turn the tide for our own kids and future generations. Why Is It...
Quick Fix Energy Kicks
When the kids are bouncing off the walls running us ragged, it may seem counter-intuitive to give them an energy boost…. but in many instances, hyperactivity, poor concentration and generally disruptive behaviour, can reflect low energy reserves and a lack of quality...
Creating Calm for Healthier Kids
Did you know that overscheduled (& overstressed) kids are at higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety? They can also show an overall lack of imagination or creativity and have fewer problem-solving skills. Finding a healthy balance between school,...
Boosting Fitness for Healthier Kids
With advancements in entertainment technology over the years, our kids (generally) spend a lot more time indoors than the children of past decades. With video games, the internet and television to compete with, levels of sedentary behaviours have risen, and this has...
Fun Spring Holiday Adventures for Families
Let’s Celebrate SPRING!
What’s your favourite thing about the new season? It’s a season that’s so full of life, growth and beauty to discover and share with our kids. There are so many awesome things about spring, but these are my personal top 5: Warmer Weather We can say goodbye to the icy...
Helping Kids Cope with Hay Fever
In the current climate, it’s easy to mistaken your child’s sneezing, congestion, and runny nose, as symptoms of a cold… or something worse… but if he or she experiences a similar response at the same time each year, it’s possible that seasonal allergies may be the...













