Only 12% of Children and Youth are Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines

June 18th, 2010

With parent’s busy schedules and the convenience of TV, video games and computers, kids are not reaching the recommended 90 minutes of activity per day. The 2010 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card indicates that 90% of kids begin watching TV before the age of 2. The recommended amount of screen time for under 2 years of age is zero hours. A US study shows that children in childcare settings are sedentary 89% of the time.

Kids learn by seeing and doing; they mimic adults, pets, other children and especially their parents. As caregivers, we need to take the responsibility for the lack of activity in our own lives and most importantly our children’s. Go to the park and climb on the equipment with your kids, jog while your child rides her bike, coach your child’s sports team and participate in the drills, set up an obstacle course in the living room and run around with your kids, dance, jump, stretch etc. These are a few ideas that will help you and your kids to become more active. An added bonus is extra quality time spent together. Get up from behind your computer right now and go play tag with your kids!

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Zumba for Haiti

June 17th, 2010

Help Pamela (Connect Sales Consultant) and many others raise money to help children in Haiti. They are aiming for 1000 participants. You get a fun workout and you will have also helped a great cause. For more information click the poster above.

Health Information for Baby and Family

June 9th, 2010

Keep posted on our website and facebook for information related to babies and your family. Take a look at these articles from our previous newsletters.

Maternity Reflexology by Sandra Catania

Pilates and Pregnancy by Annalyn Brine BPE, CEP, RK, Stott Pilates Instructor

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SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award

June 3rd, 2010

Vote for Connect Mommies + Babies to help us win SavvyMom Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award and you could win $500.00 from PayPal.

Click on this box to vote, it only takes a few seconds. Be sure to tell your friends and family; we greatly appreciate the support. Thank you in advance,

Jennifer

Doidy Cup in the News

May 23rd, 2010

The Doidy Cup was featured in the Life section of the Calgary Herald today. Check out Lisa Kadane’s article. You can purchase this useful, fun cup through our online store or you can have an Exclusive Shopping Visit or Open House with your friends and familly and save on shipping charges.