Desirea Agar

Health Promotion Facilitator with Alberta Health Services. @uLethbridge and @uOttawa Alum. Human behind the lens at

[Vince Gowmon ~ Human, Healer, Spiritual Teacher @VinceGowmon]

Instead of thinking we need to teach a child something, first look to where a child is already learning. Perhaps what they are naturally drawn to is far more relevant than what we think we need to teach them. Maybe they know something we do not about what's best for their soul...

[Desirea Agar @AgarDesirea]

Watch this video. You'll probably cry but hopefully you'll become inspired to slow down and see the world through your little's eyes. They see so much of what we have forgotten how to see. Let them teach you. #play #creativity #bebored #slowdown https://t.co/bZ185H1utM

[Desirea Agar @AgarDesirea]

The most unrealistic thing about The Magic School Bus is the 8 student class size. @MSBOnNetflix #outrageous #classsize #teacherlife

[Ever Active Schools @EverActiveAB]

Free playtime outdoors is critical for children’s growth and development :https://t.co/roj623Eitj via @activeforlife #abed

[CBC Sports @cbcsports]

Todays #GoogleDoodle celebrates the 131st birthday of Iroquois runner Tom Longboat who won the 1907 Boston Marathon. Read his #Canada150 story here:
Tom Longboat: A man called Everything https://t.co/1NUjmgaxir

[Desirea Agar @AgarDesirea]

"A health hub is a place where children can improve their emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being." @activeforlife https://t.co/W1OkgRC2B0

[SIRC @SIRCtweets]

From NORWAY. "Our youth learn a lot from sports. They learn a lot from playing. They learn a lot from not being anxious. They learn a lot from not being judged. They feel better. And they tend to stay on for longer,” https://t.co/ATxkHyhr2h

[Kyle Rich (not hanging out here anymore) @Krich052]

Looking for diverse perspectives on how a #sportmgt / #sportbiz organization (@NASSM) can better serve under represented groups. If you are involved in sport at all, please take 5 min to fill out this questionnaire. #prettyplease https://t.co/3Ru1APG7Do

[Desirea Agar @AgarDesirea]

So while many parents and schools may be feeling the pressure to cut back on play and social interaction in order to get more "hard skill" instruction time in, it's actually those "soft skills" that are most predictive of long-term success. https://t.co/KjCNwyCNRA #playmatters

[participaction @ParticipACTION]

Let’s set the stage for a physically active environment: access to recreation facilities, mandatory physical activity in school and enhanced green spaces. RT if you agree! Learn more about the ways to build an active nation here: https://t.co/LYvN8On3vk @mec

[Outdoor Classroom Day @OutdoorClassDay]

Two thirds of teachers tell us they want more time for outdoor play… find out why on Outdoor Classroom Day! https://t.co/r5SjTw9GQo

[Ever Active Schools @EverActiveAB]

Mistakes help students learn better and cultivate resiliency. Let’s embrace them at school: https://t.co/R0KzZcxxnz #abed

[SimplyFun @SimplyFun]

10 Ways to Help Children Get Their Play Back #Playmatters https://t.co/hRhWnCvMVJ

[SIRC @SIRCtweets]

According to a new review of research about good moods and physical activity, people who work out even once a week or for as little as 10 minutes a day tend to be more cheerful than those who never exercise. via @nytimes https://t.co/KC8CFGk0wR

[Vince Gowmon ~ Human, Healer, Spiritual Teacher @VinceGowmon]

The antidote to rising depression & anxiety in kids is less to do with teaching self-regulation & far more about taking time to form emotional attachments, showing greater trust in their intuition & interests, and encouraging them to move in & engage with Mother Nature. #SelfReg

[SIRC @SIRCtweets]

The benefits of exercise on mental health. #MentalHealthWeek #GETLOUD via @BelievePHQ

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

5 Steps of #EmotionCoaching:

1. Be aware of your child's emotions.
2. Recognize emotion as an opportunity for connection.
3. Help your child verbally label emotions.
4. Communicate empathy & understanding.
5. Set limits & problem solve.

Read more: https://t.co/lO8JL0DEdq

[Kyle Rich (not hanging out here anymore) @Krich052]

Really looking forward to attending #GatheringStrengrh with @SaskParksandRec over the next few days! #recreation peeps - check out our session on capacity in diverse community contexts on Thursday morning! #ParksAndRec #capacitybuilding cc: @JaredKope @AgarDesirea

[Canadian Women & Sport | Femmes et sport au Canada @WomenandSportCA]

RESEARCH. Girls have been found to wish they were someone else. By grade 10, 39% of girls believe that they are fat, a significant overrepresentation of those actually overweight. Sport can help girls develop a positive body image. #GETLOUD #MentalHealth
https://t.co/t9QoUkmfqp

[The Gottman Institute @GottmanInst]

Parents may mean well when they strive to keep their children from experiencing uncomfortable feelings, but learning to tolerate those feelings is essential. https://t.co/IQQOt4kAv0