Activities to do outside on the grass with your baby

Summer is on its way! With that in mind, it’s always fun to find ways to play outside with your family, and there’s no reason your baby can’t join in on the fun. It’s not only a great way to spend time as a family together, it can also help you start your baby on the road to physical literacy.


50 evening activities to do with toddlers

Does your little one have energy to burn in the evenings? Check out this comprehensive list of activities, from indoor to outdoor and low-budget to higher-budget. You'll find some great ideas for getting active with your toddler!


Coping strategies to help manage the “baby blues”

Bringing a new baby home is exciting, but it can also be a challenge. The baby blues, or a feeling of sadness after a new baby, are extremely common: one in five women develop postpartum depression or anxiety. There are important things you can do to care for yourself if you’re home with a new baby.

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The benefits of being physically active *

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Increased self-esteem and happiness

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Higher test scores

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Reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes

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Higher annual earnings

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* Adapted from Aspen Institute Sport for All - Play for Life: A Playbook to Get Every Kid in the Game