A visit to your local splash pad can be a great way for kids to cool off this summer and have fun. Splash pads are designed to prevent water from collecting in order to significantly reduce the risk of drowning. Children under five years of age are at highest risk of drowning and can drown in as little as 2.5 centimetres (one inch) of water
Active For Life has created a fabulous activity to do while on your walks. And winter walking is great—no humidity,…
Family Day is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded…
Don’t worry if you have missed buying your own dessert filled advent calendar. Delight your kids with fun activities starting…
This instructor led live interactive workshop will enhance knowledge, skills and confidence in creating childcare settings that support outdoor play,…
International Walk to School Month – also known as IWALK or Walktober – is a global celebration of active school travel. Students are encouraged to walk,…
Sport parents often get a bad rap. With plenty of bad-sport-parenting stories making headlines in recent years, it’s easy to…
Whether it’s in-person or virtually, a message of thanks goes a long way. Take a moment to say #ThanksCoach to…
Ah, the loot bag. They’re traditionally given out as a thank you to guests for coming to a birthday party. They’ve…
The Summer Slide from Active for Life Have you been watching the Olympics with your kids? We were amazed to…
START A POLAR BEAR CLUB AT YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL THIS WINTER. Over the years, some school weather policies have become…
Public warned of danger of going onto ice after death of 11-year-old boy who fell in pond Toronto Star —…
The Grey Bruce Health Unit School Health Team would like to help bring a little Holiday spirit to your household…
How are you #reallyfeeling about the COVID-19 pandemic? This is an opportunity to share your story and have your voice…
Perhaps this year, a bit more than other years, we have discovered the importance of staying active. Being active is…
Playing sports and wondering about team events and practices? With the recent cases of the COVID-19 virus, it is vital…
From parking lots to playgrounds, children will play anywhere they get the chance. They can’t help it—play is part of…
Quality time with your families is a great way to build strong and trusting relationships. It allows for time to…
There is nothing better than looking up to the night sky and seeing millions of stars light up the night. …
I recently returned from an out of town hockey tournament that required a 2 night hotel stay and a 3…
Resolutions, who makes them and do they keep them? Perhaps you are one of many who have looked to a…
Snowmobile Safety 101 Finding fun ways to get outside during the wintertime is an important part of keeping active all…
As many parents know, local libraries are a great place to take young kids. In addition to rows of magnificent…
Measures of developmental health consistently show children in Grey Bruce are vulnerable in areas of physical health and well-being, including…
Do you have a desire to start something? Do you have an idea on how to get more women and…
Calling all Health Professionals: November is Fall Prevention Month! To kick off Fall Prevention Month 2019, the Grey Bruce Falls…
October 6-12 in Mental Illness Awareness Week, an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of…
Many Canadians confuse the terms mental health and mental illness and use them interchangeably—this confusion contributes to the stigma of…
A Journey through Canada’s NEW Food Guide: What Educators Need to Know Date: September 23, 2019Time: 4:00pm-5:00pmThis webinar is intended…
