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The average person watches 21.4 hours of TV a week!
Your heart beats an average of 30 million times a year!
The human body has 206 bones!
About the Site
This site is all about helping your child/students to make healthier choices when faced with compelling messages from the media. We hope to help give them the self confidence they need to make smart decisions about their health!
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Parents, as a role model it is important that you lead by example.
Whole Wheat Turkey Pita Pizzas with Vegetables
December 26, 2011
Do you have left-over turkey from your holiday celebration? This
well-balanced home-made pizza recipe is something the whole family will
enjoy. By showing your children how easy and delicious nutritional meals
can be you'll be setting them on the right path to a healthier lifestyle. CHECK IT OUT.
Healthy holiday recipe
December 19, 2011
Having trouble thinking up a special recipe for your family gathering this holiday season? Try incorporating greenhouse vegetables that are grown locally across Canada. They are healthier to eat than imported ones, as the pesticides are reduced, and you are supporting your local economy in the process. Try out this delicious recipe of Spiced Up Greenhouse Vegetable Pasta. CHECK IT OUT.
Balance Media Time: Tips on how to help kids find the right balance for healthy lives
December 05, 2011
Everyone needs balance in their lives, including children. We all know that too much of anything is not healthy, and that goes for media use as well. Our Canadian children and youth are using media up to 8 hours every day, and that doesn’t leave a lot of time for all the other good things kids need to do during their growing years. Here are some tips to help your child learn the importance of balancing their sedentary time with active time.
Discuss social media: tips on how to get a conversation started with kids
November 28, 2011
Unless a child is over the age of 13, they shouldn't be on Facebook, Twitter or Myspace at all! These sites are designed for teens and adults as a way of communicating with many people at once. Here are some tips to help you engage in meaningful conversations with your child/student about social media. CHECK IT OUT.
Learn more about the rights of children and youth in Canada.
November 21, 2011
November 20, 2011 was National Child's Day which marked the anniversary of Canada adopting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Learn more of Canada's adoption of the most widely accepted human rights treaty by clicking here.
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