Are We Driving Our Kids to Unhealthy Habits The 2013 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth released in May, 2013. It states that many Canadian children and youth are driven to and from destinations when walking, biking or other forms of Active Transportation could be used. This report assigns [...]
OLC Playgrounds believes that the growth of our children begins with the freedom of play. Unstructured play allows our children to evolve as individuals by inspiring them to develop creativity, imagination, dexterity, physical, cognitive, social and emotional strength. Play helps them discover new concepts, new worlds, and new levels of confidence. Play should be fun. [...]
Let's Teach Our Children About Food Like many nations, Canada is experiencing an epidemic of overweight and obesity of its population. Presently, 59% of adult Canadians are considered overweight or obese, cities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia being significantly higher in overweight/obesity population than the national average for adults. Numerous health [...]
