To my "CORE KID Family"
So Proud to have been asked to contribute to such a great cause.
Always remember something is always better than nothing.
Be well,
Coach Shanon
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Fitness focused creative play with Coach Shanon. “Being creative and remembering that exercise is as important as broccoli are key.”
Single Mom Moments
My Mom Moments...
I would like to give thanks to all the blessings in my life and most of all to the one who gives me life.... my son.
I was not always a single mom but since my son was 19 months the moments are plenty.
Its the little things you realize when you are parenting alone.
You are the only one who stays up all night with a sick baby, the only one who holds your breath as you try to let your baby cry it out to fall asleep, the only one who prays they have the strength to make it through the first of many time outs. My moments of privacy only happen when he is asleep but you learn to savor and appreciate all the time you have.You are also the one your child calls to, reaches for and gives unconditional love to in so many ways. My little life with my little man is filled with LOTS of love.
There are so many single mom's with much more than just one child with little to no help and it is the undeniable strength they have that remind me I am so truly blessed and fortunate.
Every parent has challenges they face and my intention for this post is to remind us all that no matter what the circumstance may be "be great full" for those who call us "Mom".
In that I would also like to remind my mom who just happened to be the "single mom" who raised me and my two sisters and always made us feel loved. Thank you Mom.
Much Love
I would like to give thanks to all the blessings in my life and most of all to the one who gives me life.... my son.
I was not always a single mom but since my son was 19 months the moments are plenty.
Its the little things you realize when you are parenting alone.
You are the only one who stays up all night with a sick baby, the only one who holds your breath as you try to let your baby cry it out to fall asleep, the only one who prays they have the strength to make it through the first of many time outs. My moments of privacy only happen when he is asleep but you learn to savor and appreciate all the time you have.You are also the one your child calls to, reaches for and gives unconditional love to in so many ways. My little life with my little man is filled with LOTS of love.
There are so many single mom's with much more than just one child with little to no help and it is the undeniable strength they have that remind me I am so truly blessed and fortunate.
Every parent has challenges they face and my intention for this post is to remind us all that no matter what the circumstance may be "be great full" for those who call us "Mom".
In that I would also like to remind my mom who just happened to be the "single mom" who raised me and my two sisters and always made us feel loved. Thank you Mom.
Much Love
Spartan Kids!
This just inspires me to push even harder to really get the message across that fitness really has to be a big priority in our children's lives.
This fall I am hoping to Launch CORE KIDS FITNESS in elementary schools across the GTA.
Lets make every moment count!
sincerely "Coach Shanon"
"It takes a whole village to raise a child" African proverb.
This is so true for parents and anyone trying to reach a goal. I would like to remind you that you do not have to do it alone. Lean on a friend, family member and use all the resources made available to you.
Every day is a new day!
Enjoy,
Sincerely,
Coach Shanon
Time Spent
Core Kids Fitness for those of you who do not know, began as an opportunity for myself to play a key role in ensuring my son was able to benefit from a structured physical fitness program from the time he was 2 years old.
Personally having grown up in a time where you could just go outside to play without much supervision if any at all know now this is not the case for our young children of today.
Now more than ever fitness programs are not just for adults. While as adults we are always doing what we can to stay active & healthy and now taking stock in how our children are too!
When fitness professionals talk about "making fitness & nutrition a lifestyle choice" it really is true just remember it truly only sticks if the entire family is on board.
I encourage all parents to begin with one week of tracking your family's fitness time versus screen time!
"Screen Time" includes computer work or play, video games and TV or movies.
The goal is that our children do not spend more than 2 maximum hours per day. To compare also track your time spent on fitness or active play including going for a walk, exercise, gym (if any at school), structured fitness / sports programs you may be in per week.
It is always best to know where your starting point is before setting some realalistic goals for your entire family!
Be well,
Coach Shanon
Personally having grown up in a time where you could just go outside to play without much supervision if any at all know now this is not the case for our young children of today.
Now more than ever fitness programs are not just for adults. While as adults we are always doing what we can to stay active & healthy and now taking stock in how our children are too!
When fitness professionals talk about "making fitness & nutrition a lifestyle choice" it really is true just remember it truly only sticks if the entire family is on board.
I encourage all parents to begin with one week of tracking your family's fitness time versus screen time!
"Screen Time" includes computer work or play, video games and TV or movies.
The goal is that our children do not spend more than 2 maximum hours per day. To compare also track your time spent on fitness or active play including going for a walk, exercise, gym (if any at school), structured fitness / sports programs you may be in per week.
It is always best to know where your starting point is before setting some realalistic goals for your entire family!
Be well,
Coach Shanon
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