30 engaging baby activities for cognitive & physical development

In early childhood, your baby’s brain is growing and forming new connections every day. And everything you do—from talking and reading to singing and dancing—is helping that process. Even if your baby’s movements seem random and uncoordinated, important development is taking place. They’re gradually building their strength and coordination, and neural connections in the brain are supporting that coordination. That’s why it’s important to give your baby lots of time to explore freely through a variety of movements.


Energy-busting indoor activities for two-year-olds

If you have an energetic two-year-old at home and need some quick ideas for low-mess energy-busting indoor activities, this article is for you! As a mother of four, currently going through the two-year-old phase with my youngest, I’ll share my favourite no-fuss indoor activities to get those wiggles out and give you a couple minutes to catch your breath.


6 ways babies develop physical literacy

Waiting for the birth of your first child, you have hundreds of questions. You wonder about nutrition, sleep routines, feeding, and even the best place to buy diapers. They all boil down to one thing: providing your baby with the best possible environment to grow and develop. For this reason, you'll eventually want physical literacy to be part of your child’s life. Physical literacy means your child develops a wide variety of fundamental movement skills that will support an active lifestyle and all of the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social benefits that go with it.

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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