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June 2023

June has begun with a force! 

What incredible weather we have been having and the countdown to the last days of school have begun. Have you made some big or small plans for summer vacation?  

In this issue of The Scoop, we talk about the top things to do in Winnipeg. If you are planning a staycation this summer or taking a few days to spend some family time out and about, be sure to check out this issue of The Scoop for some fun summer bucket list suggestions.

Summer is always a great time to connect with your kids.  To work on fun projects you couldn’t put time into during the school year, hike, bike or swim. Have you ever thought about building a small business? Lemonade stands are fun! Selling small artwork or hand-made bracelets is something we have done as a family over the summer. One mother and teen daughter built a subscription box business. Read about how they started and how they are doing! 

Whatever your plans are once school is finished for this year, have fun and enjoy the moments, big and small! 

Dana Todd

Editor

WATER BEADS MAY POSE LIFE-THREATENING RISKS TO YOUNG CHILDREN

SUMMARY

What to do: Water beads and products containing them should be kept out of sight and reach of children; if you suspect that your child has ingested a water bead, call the Canadian Poison Centre hotline at 1-844-POISON-X 

ISSUE

Health Canada is warning parents and caregivers about the risks of water beads. These tiny beads, also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil, sensory beads or orb beads, are water-absorbing gel beads that can grow up to 1,500 times their size when placed in water. Water beads can be very harmful if swallowed or put in the ears or nose. If ingested, water beads can continue to grow inside the body leading to potentially life-threatening injuries, such as intestinal or bowel obstruction. 

Water beads can be found in a wide range of products that may be accessible to children, such as toys, art kits, stress balls, foot baths, vase fillers, and gardening products. (Read more)

MUST-SEE WINNIPEG SUMMER ATTRACTIONS

PLAN THE PERFECT SUMMER!

Any season is a great season to be a tourist in your own town! Don’t have summer plans yet? Here are some Must-see Winnipeg Attractions to do in Winnipeg this summer from Tourism Manitoba (Read more)

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL LITERACY IN YOUR CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT

The modern day understanding of the term physical education and the process in which it is implemented changes from year-to-year, however one term that has seemed to strike a chord is ‘physical literacy.’ 

Physical literacy simply means a child’s growth and understanding of the body alongside learning to develop and nurture a lifelong relationship with health and physical activity. The COVID-19 pandemic led to many social issues amongst children, with many having to relearn skills that had previously been taught due to periods of isolation from in-person education and socialising. Although necessary to help end the waves of sickness, it was the children that suffered the most from the learning gap, with many turning to online gaming with friends rather than interacting in the usual physical and active ways. (Read more)

5 LESSONS LEARNED FROM BUILDING A BUSINESS WITH MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER

HEIDI & DAUGHTER SIENNA’S BUSINESS: RUBY CRATE CURATED BOXES FOR GIRLS 4-7

Never in my wildest dreams did I think my teenage daughter would become my business partner. Three years ago, that is exactly what happened. During the early days of the pandemic, I was looking for things to keep my kids busy and happy due to the isolation they were facing. We wanted to buy a subscription box for my daughter Sienna, who was 13 at the time, but we struggled to find a suitable option in Canada. 

That’s when Ruby Crate was born. (Read more)