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Enjoyment of movement and physical activity starts early in life. What can you do as a parent to encourage your child and to improve their physical health?

Here are some suggested activities that you can do with your child.

There are playgroups and library drop-in times in your community. Contact your local Ontario Early Years Centre for groups in your community.

Lanark Ontario Early Years Centre - 613-283-0095 or 1-800-267-9250
Leeds & Grenville Ontario Early Years Centre - 613-341-9044

Active Healthy Kids Canada has released its annual Report Card for 2006 and it shows a grade of D regarding Children's Physical Activity and Health.  For more information on the report card visit Active Healthy Kids Canada.


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