Kids and Computers Yes or No??

I heard a mom talking the other day about Kids spending more time on computers and watching television every day than they do exercising. I wasn't shocked, but I was sadden by this news. I went home and started to do a little google search on this topic; Oh, yeah there's a lot of info on this subject.

One article was on Is Your Child a Screen Addicted to Screens? In this article they find that many kids can't even give up their gadgets  "for 24 hours."  Wow, do you think maybe we need to get this in check? Parents used to fear technology, but nowadays parents seem to be welcoming the computer into the families play time, study time, school time and now even relaxation (down time) is used for computers.
 I'm not one to lecture and "GOD know's I'm on the computer a lot." I never tell people what to do, but as a parent YOU are your child's first and very BEST Teacher.  It's ok, to teach a child how to Chat, Blog or Tweet, but maybe help your child to understand how to use the computer in a safe and healthy way.

Go back to the basics.., When, Where, What, How, Why and Who. When = Plan a certain amount of time each day for when children can use the computer. Where = Pick a place where everyone can view the computer at anytime and try to keep the computer in the same area everyday.  What = Discuss what your child can do and Can't do on the computer. How = Teach you child how to use the computer with respect and to give each other a little extra space while on the computer.  Why = Explain why you are allowing your child to explore the world of computers and explain how they can gain so much good knowledge from the computer.  Who = Lets make sure that your children know who they are interacting with. Help children to understand that they should tell a parents or a grown-up, if there is something they are unsure of -or- uncomfortable about with the conversation or interaction that they are having on the computer. Safety is the number one priority.
It is very important for children to play!  Let's have a balance and happy child.  A great way to have fun is to grab a bike and head outside. What are your thought on this subject? I'd love to hear form you. 

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The Kids Are On The Road...

Keep your eyes open and drive safely. It's that time of year again, September 15th is The Terry Fox Foundation Whether you’re a runner or cyclist, kid or parent, supporter or survivor, We proudly invites friends and fans to join us in the fight against cancer. Run or walk to show support for the Terry Fox Foundation and the collective goal of putting an end to cancer.

Where Do I Go To Participate? The Annual Run/Walk in Canada is usually hosted on the second Sunday after Labour Day, the month chosen by Terry to reflect when he had to stop running and when Canadians had to start. Outside Canada, the run/walk is organized on a date that is convenient for the Organizers. Call Your Local School o r visit the, Terry Fox Run dates for the next four years website at The Terry Fox Foundation  DId you go to the Terry Fox Run? If you did, thank you for your support.

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WE'RE BACK

OK, lets stop all the cheering and pull ourselves together.  Right about now you are thinking about getting your kids back into the school routines and you're trying to keeping track of all those school-day schedules. Here are some tips that you may or may not want to follow...,

Here are 10 tips for beating morning madness

1. Kids need eight to 10 hours of sleep to achieve optimal health and school productivity, and parents need adequate sleep to start the day feeling fresh, so everyone needs to get into bed early.
2. McMullen theorizes that “recharging batteries is key to the success of routines.” Downtime is essential and is a built-in reward to following routines.
3. Prep for the morning by laying all clothes out the night before, including shoes, socks and hair ties.
4. Single parents with multiple children should enlist their tween or teen to help a younger one with a gentle morning wake up routine.
5. Younger children can track morning routines through a picture list that’s posted to the bathroom mirror. Older kids and parents should post lists where they can see them, too. How do you cope with

View these site for more help tips:
Back to school Lunches
Bedtime Magic
Tackling the Back to School Blues
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Our Auction Is

On a Summer Break. It won't be for long, but just enough time for me breath and get my strength and courage up to 'go out there' to ask for these wonderful auction gifts. Thank you so much for your support for BC'S Sick Children, without your help I couldn't do what I love to do (helping all children).

I will continue to post on my blog and will offer fun activities like this one: Kids Fun Place To BE.  Send in a photo of your child's favourite place to play, is it in a fort, at the beach, in a box or a tea-party in the play-house? Take a photo of your child's 'Fun Place To Be' and send it into us at hello@weecareclinic.com We will choose a winner at random and you could win a dinner out to White Spot. Have a wonderful summer. Auction will open on September 09th, or SOONER, I love to keep you guessing! :)

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A 2-year old has a Tattoo?

You have wonder why a parent would ever cover a child's full leg with a tattoo??

This 2 year-old child named Logan Lansborough has a prosthetic leg with bubbles rising up from Little Nemo.  Logan showed up to preschool with his custom design tattoo. Logan is thrilled to have this very  cool leg.  How cool is this!! Pretty cool I'd say! Read more  about Logan, click here.

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Best Things in Life are Free

We all like cheap!! Trying to keep kids busy and out from under your feet can be rough!! Here are a few ways to keep your kids from driving you crazy.. A drive to the beach is always a full day of excitement. Kids will love to explore the beach and play in the water for hours (Make sure that you cover up, slap on the sun screen and hydrate with H20.) Pack a lunch and treats for afternoon snacks, you don't want to run out of food or water.

Trust me, you'll be begging the kids to get into the car to go home.  Have fun day and take a book with you!

More action item's coming in September!!
Show us where your child like to play?  Where's his favourite place to be?  Visit this PAGE and enter to win a gift card for dinner at White-Spot don't miss out!!

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3rd Grade Racism

Watch a teacher make her 3rd-grade kids dislike each other for what most people think is the best reason imaginable.

Miss Jane Elliot's most profound discovery about us all. Do we need more Miss Elliot's in the world?  What are your thoughts?

Have you sent in your child's favourite place to be PHOTO?  Greg's Favourite place. Click Here Send your photo here 'One photo per person and time is running out..., 

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I Think My Toddler is Happier with a Pacifier.

Most babies have a strong sucking reflex. Some babies even suck their thumbs or fingers before they're born. Beyond nutrition, sucking often has a soothing, calming effect. That's why many parents rank pacifiers as must haves, right up there with diaper wipes and baby swings. Are pacifiers really OK for your baby, though?  What's your opinion on this subject? How old is too old? 

Here is a little more information on the subject.  Pacifier help 

Contest: Wee Care would love to see a photo of your child's favourite "space". Where does your child LOVE to sit or play? Send your photo into us at Email: hello@weecareclinic.com  We will post the photo's on another posting and pick a winner from Random. Starts today and ends June 30th. Winner will receive a gift card to White-Spot for a family night out.   Good luck everyone.

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Look Who's Coming Town...

And It's not Santa. Thomas the Train is coming to Squamish's West Coast Railway Heritage Park for Day Out with Thomas: The Go Go Thomas Tour 2013. We have families traveling all across Canada just to come and catch the ride of their lives. Are you going? How far have you travelled for an event?

Contest: Wee Care would love to see a photo of your child with a Thomas Toy. Send your photo into us at Email: hello@weecareclinic.com  We will post the photo's on another posting and pick a winner from Random. Starts today and ends June 30th. Winner will receive free tickets to 'A day out with Thomas' 2014. Good luck everyone!

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What Toddlers Don't Like About Outside..

NOTHING!!  Toddlers love being outside. Toddlers should have at least a half an hour each day of structured physical activities. They need an additional hour of unstructured activities, too. Plan to do several activities each day and to stretch each activity to 10 minutes or longer if your toddler's attention span will allow. Also, remember to bring your sun screen when playing outdoors.

Toddlers get their best exercise outside. Try a park or the beach. Look how much fun this little toddler is have and it's only a SWING!!   Big Brothers or sisters can help out too. Toddlers love to watch others and often copy what they see. Toddlers will play beside one another, but usually not together. This is a normal stage for toddlers and is called "parallel" play. 

A family day is the best way for everyone to bond and come a little more closer together. Share in the laughs with your children..., everyone, go out side! 

Contest: Wee Care would love to see a photo of your child's favourite "space". Where does your child LOVE to sit or play? Send your photo into us at Email: hello@weecareclinic.com  We will post the photo's on another posting and pick a winner from Random. Starts today and ends June 30th. Winner will receive a gift card to White-Spot for a family night out.   Good luck everyone.

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Summer and Flowers

Contest: Wee Care would love to see a photo of your child's favourite space. Send your photo into us at Email: hello@weecareclinic.com  We will post the photo's on another posting and pick a winner from random. Starts today and ends June 30th. Winner will receive a gift card to White-Spot for a family night out.   Good luck everyone.

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Have A Wonderful Long-Weekend Everyone

No matter where you are on the May Long Weekend, make it the best weekend of your life. Spend time with yourself, friends or family. The Victoria Day Weekend always falls on the weekend before Memorial Day in the U.S.The Victoria Day Weekend is the first popular weekend for spring / summer travel. Lots of people open up their cottages, plant gardens, or just get away. Expect crowds at resorts and hotels and busy highways. Fireworks displays are common, especially on Monday night

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SIDS

Here are some tips  for a safer sleep for your baby. 1) Place baby on his back. 2) Ensure good airflow. 3) Choose a safe crib. 4) Keep your baby comfortable. 5) Let baby sleep alone. Experts believe SIDS victims have an immature arousal centre in the brain.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/oct/16/sudden-infant-death-syndrome-children

(Put simply, they can't wake themselves up when they're having rouble breathing. Infants who sleep on the their stomach are most venerable to SIDS. The most dangerous time in an if ants life is between 2 to 4 months, however you should continue to safeguard your child until he turns 1 year old. More information on SIDS- CLick Here

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Early To Bed Means.., Early To Rise. Is This A Myth??

How about.., Late to bed means - Late to rise?  How long have you heard these statements and have you said them yourself? Nowadays, they say that infants and young children who are put to bed late at night are most likely to be overtired and have difficultly sleeping properly. 

Photo from http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness

Children do not sleep in longer if you put your child to bed later.  You are only setting yourself up for a disastrous day for yourself and for the child.  Children really should have at least 12 hours of sleep.  Keeping your kids up too late, just may backfire on you. Your child may still get up at the crack of dawn.  So, late to bed, late to rise..., something tells me that's not wise!

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Pamper Yourself

For those Mother's that laugh with their children, hugs-when hugs aren't even needed, shares in your dreams and who gives "YOU" love and support every day. Let's help pamper Mom today. How about this wonderful idea for Mom..,

 Let your Mom spend some quality time at the Refine-Spa.  Here is the Mothers Day Special..,

Have a wonderful day with your Mother, family and friends.

Enter OUR contest for a Free Starbucks Gift Card Click here to enter Contest this contest is over tomorrow, so lets get busy, and good luck. 

 Click here to enter this Giveaway there are 2 Free contest going on here and they are ending soon too, so take a look and best of luck to you. 

 Squamish Yacht Club is offering a Mothers Day Breakfast for a $2 and up donation. You must make a reservation for Breakfast at 604-815-9122.
Squamish Valley Golf Club Sunday Mother's Day Breakfast, May 12th.
Squamish Florist has great deals going on right now starting at $19.99. Brighten up your mom's day with a bouquet of flowers.

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Need A Break

Who is it that we can all count on? Who will drop everything to make sure you are alright? Who will sacrifice her own time to make time for you? "MOM, that's who." Mom has that continuous nurturing ability and unconditional love that truly makes us feel good about ourselves. Let's help make Mother's Day a spacial one for her. 
The Sandman Hotel & Suites 

The Sandman Hotel is offering a great Deal for mom "OR" yourself. All you have to do is go to the Sandman Hotel & Suites Facebook Page and LIKE it.  When you are ready to request accommodations at the Sandman Hotel , let the front desk know that you have "liked" their Facebook Page. The Squamish Sandman Hotel will give you a special rate of $79.00, for a one night stay. This hotel is a nature lover's paradise. Equipped with beautiful rooms, cozy lobby with fireplace, pool, whirlpool and high-speed Internet, both you, or your mother will love this stress free getaway. 

Enter OUR contest for a Free Starbucks Gift Card Click here to enter Contest this contest is over tomorrow, so lets get busy, and good luck. 

 Click here to enter this Giveaway there are 2 Free contest going on here and they are ending soon too, so take a look and best of luck to you. 

 Squamish Yacht Club is offering a Mothers Day Breakfast for a $2 and up donation. You must make a reservation for Breakfast at 604-815-9122.
Squamish Valley Golf Club Sunday Mother's Day Breakfast, May 12th.
Squamish Florist has great deals going on right now starting at $19.99. Brighten up your mom's day with a bouquet of flowers.

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What HAPPENING this Weekend?

Moms are amazing, we need to show her how grateful we are and thank her for all that she has done for us. Each year we are faced with what to get mom for Mother's Day. How about this idea, the Cactus Club.

Cactus Club in Park Royal is always a great time with great food. For Mothers Day, the Cactus Club is offering a two Course Dinner Tasting Menu for just $31.00. Cactus Club will giveaway a FREE autographed copy of "Chef Feenie's Casual Classics" cook book with the purchase of 2 Dinner Tasting Menus.  Take your Mom out for a superb tasty meal to the Cactus Club at your nearest location. Hope to see you there. This event is at ALL Cactus Club Locations.

 Have a wonderful Weekend no matter how you spend it.  Here are a few more great deals going on:

Enter OUR contest for a Free Starbucks Gift Card Click here to enter Contest this contest is over tomorrow, so lets get busy, and good luck. 

 Click here to enter this Giveaway there are 2 Free contest going on here and they are ending soon too, so take a look and best of luck to you.

 Squamish Yacht Club is offering a Mothers Day Breakfast for a $2 and up donation. You must make a reservation for Breakfast at 604-815-9122.
Squamish Valley Golf Club Sunday Mother's Day Breakfast, May 12th.
Squamish Florist has great deals going on right now starting at $19.99. Brighten up your mom's day with a bouquet of flowers.

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Yahoo..., JEAN DAY

April 25 - Is Jean Day!! For 23 years, people across BC and the Yukon have proudly displayed their pins or buttons at work or school and worn their jeans to help support this fun event.  Together, we raise more than $1 million each year in support of BC Children's Hospital Foundation's Excellence in Child Health Fund.

April @5th is Jean Day. The buttons are only $5 and they are printed on eco-friendly chipboard and are available in four colours. Make sure you get your pin!! .

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Medicine Kit.

I found this great article on Medical Kits for Children.  Here is what they say you should have on hand for your baby's most common illnesses.

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Pain relievers: Tylenol and Panadol. The (CPS) Canadian Paediatric Society recommends parents use these drugs only for pain or fever greater that 38.5'C.  If your baby has a fever consult a doctor. Babies under 3 month with a fever should be taken to....,

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"Kids you need a Pep Talk."

Get out there and be kids, learn as much as you can, play hard, have fun doing what it is that you want to do!!  Don't just sit there.., live for today and tomorrow! Live your dream.

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