Screen time for adults and kids alike is an ongoing challenge. Here is some info and strategies you can try incorporating into your household.
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Outdoor play supports adolescent brain development by enhancing executive functions, emotional regulation, and physical fitness. Recent studies and a local grade 8 class project show that time outdoors boosts teens’ engagement, creativity, and holistic health, countering the negative effects of excessive screen time.
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The benefits of intergenerational play and how to overcome the barriers in place to achieve more quality time with grandparents and grandchildren.
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Adolescence is a unique developmental period in the lifespan with tremendous opportunity to implement play to improve executive function. This blog post looks at the importance of brain-building play for adolescents alongside some practical ways to play.
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Summer is here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get outdoors! While enjoying the warmth and sunshine, it’s important to remember to protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
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With summer upon us, it's time to unlock the full potential of outdoor play. So, buckle up, adventurers, because I've got a treasure trove of fun ideas to make this summer one for the books!
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Trees are great to explore. They provide endless play opportunities. Discover new ideas for engaging in fun with these 'wood-be' friends.
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The word “play” can be seen as juvenile and a term that describes what children do. Play however offers incredible benefits throughout the lifespan. We are never to old to play!
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Risky play offers unique opportunities that have a positive impact on physical, mental and emotional development.
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Playing in the out doors and exploring the wonders of ice is a great way to assist in childhood development from sensory exploration, social development to scientific concepts! Take a stroll through our Blog to learn and enjoy some fun ways to play and to be safe around ice surfaces.
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October is a great time to get creative with the kids and let their imaginations soar! Although Halloween is known for its endless amounts of sugary treats, there are ways that you and your family can still stay healthy this season.
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A new exhibit at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre explores the world of play, and its benefits, through fun and interactive play stations. Lethbridge Plays partnered with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre to co-develop the exhibit, which will be featured in the Centre’s main gallery until March 2024.
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Play is a powerful tool in brain development and can begin the moment a child is born. However, play is not only essential for young children. It is important for people of all ages. From playing peek-a-boo with an infant to playing a card game with a teenager, play is a tool that needs to be implemented into everyone’s daily lives - young or old!
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Did you know that water play is a great way to work on the development of fine motor skills, hand eye co-ordination, social and communication skills and problem solving to name a few. Cool off this summer by exploring different water activities at home or out and about in your community! Check out our blog on playing safe in on and around the water.
Read MoreSensory play activities invite children to explore with senses, including touch, sight, smell, sound and taste. This is an important way for children to explore their world!
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When we think of play, often the first thing that comes to mind is young kids running and laughing, playing imaginative games and having fun. What we don’t often think of is older kids playing, and even less often, adults playing. Yet play between children of different ages and play between children and adults is hugely beneficial- not just to the kids, but to everyone!
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Warmer spring weather welcomes us to get outside and play! Gardening, flower hunting, puddle jumping - let's have some spring fun!
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Wanting to learn more about how to create a secure attachment with your child, look no further for some simple ways to do so!
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Life has a habit of creating stress. Reconsider how you can turn exercise into play to help manage stress and have more fun - play isn't just for kids!
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