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25 ways to have big fun in small spaces
Small spaces don’t have to equal small fun! Get your kids moving with these creative activities they can do on their own or with others.
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Keep your baby moving and clapping with these 17 song and game ideas
When your baby is six months old, introducing clapping and movement games will encourage their language and muscle development.
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Sidewalk games for when you can’t get to the park (and don’t have a yard)
If your outdoor play space is a few squares of sidewalk, your kids can still have fun, active play with these games!
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The sure-bet recipe to raise kids who love (and will want) to get active
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Through Trips for Kids Ottawa, Cat Weaver is doing something special for her community: teaching youth how to ride bikes.
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By building short, fun bursts of physical activity into your daily routine, you’ll find you and your kids are more active.
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With a little research and creativity, I found some ways my low-income family could add more physical activity to our life.
12 ways to incorporate learning into your kids’ play
These active games will get your kids learning about math, science, and literacy while they play and have fun!
How martial arts can have a big impact on kids with autism
Martial arts can help kids with autism develop cognitive abilities and physical literacy skills, as well as have fun!
20 pucks, 960 smiles: How coaches can make practices more fun
For coaches, when it comes to helping young kids love sport and movement, the secret is making playing and practicing fun.
Wrestling the sisterhood: Olympic gold medalist Carol Huynh on inclusion and camaraderie
Inclusion and belonging have been underlying themes throughout Olympian Carol Huynh’s entire athletic career.