A Kinder Blog

A former K-Town Mama, …. is now owner of Hot Mama Health and Fitness, Stoney Creek. Being a mom to four children, she knows a thing or two about balancing the a healthy active lifestyle with the daily demand that comes with mom duties. Thankfully for our Kindertown Community, she has offered to not only provide her own tips and tricks to getting a quick workout, but will also be leading weekly classes to help mama’s shake their sillies out!

With the new Canada Food Guide being released, Dr. Mary offers recommendations to ensure your child receives a healthy and nutritious diet. More importantly, she provides some easy and traditional methods that can help build a strong immune systems that will last a lifetime.

As adults, the nap is a cherished past time that is rare, elusive and loved by many. It lets us catch up on missed sleep, rest our bones, and shut down our brain for an hour or two. However, for young children, naps are crucial in the development of their intellectual and physical abilities. The importance of naps to young children was reaffirmed by a recent study, showing that kids ability to process and remember information was much higher in those that napped regularly.

Winter blues getting you and the kids down? We’ve listed some easy, fun and creative ways to engage the entire family on those cold, January days. By using materials and loose parts from around your home, and a little bit of imagination, you can create hours and hours of endless adventures, learning and fun.

The holidays are over and the weather is getting colder, but that doesn’t mean you and the kids need to be cooped up all month! Here are a few fun and exciting things to do in Hamilton this month!

Every month, Chef Alyssa will open up her cookbook to share with our families and friends her kid-friendly recipes, tips and tricks. After only a year in the KTown Kitchen, she has created a whole bunch of nutritious and tasty meals that have become fan favorites!

Her first quick and easy recipe is a delicious carrot humus that takes only minutes to make!

Just like math, science, and literacy, music plays a very important role in a child’s development. From gross and fine motor skills, literacy and social skills, the magic of music in early childhood development is unlimited. Teresa Cirillo of Studio E provides a breakdown of these benefits, and potential of growth through music at an early age.

Dr. Mary Peric is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, lactation educator and mother to a Kindertown child. She has dedicated her life to understanding the human body, and the tools necessary to ensure a healthy active lifestyle. Born and raised in Hamilton, and practicing out of Waterdown, Dr. Peric is passionate about educating families on their steps they can take to ensure healthy growth for the entire family.

Despite all the good spirits and merry cheer, the Holiday Hustle is real. Along with the regular, day-to-day grind, the end of year also means shopping trips, hosting, visiting and eating (lots of eating). It’s hard to find a moment to yourself, but it’s important you do. Baby Beets gives K-Town parents some insights on how to stay healthy during the Holiday Hustle!