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Why Canada needs more inclusive playgrounds
Playgrounds should be fun, welcoming, accessible spaces for all kids. Here’s a look at how to make them more inclusive.
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9 DIY recess ideas for distance-learning families
If your kids are learning from home this school year, here are some DIY ideas for ways to get them moving outdoors during “recess” time.
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Why I love watching my kids engage in risky play outdoors
There’s a steep hill in our local forest that my kids (ages one, four, and six) love to scale. It’s muddy, slippery, and full of tree roots, with ample opportunities to fall, get up, and fall again. I absolutely love watching them challenge themselves to do this, because I can see how it builds their … Continued
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Could 2020 be the year of outdoor learning?
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Steve Morris offers advice and insights to parents as they navigate the world of youth sports.
Thrive Outside: New resource supports outdoor learning and play
The resource, from the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada, offers tips and support for parents and teachers to explore nature with kids year-round.
The pandemic made me realize how much I love being a hockey parent
As her son returns to the rink, a hockey parent reflects on the sport’s importance to her family and the happy memories they’ve created around it.