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    6 ways kids should engage in “risky” play

    Your child gets ready to jump from the monkey bars and you get ready for a trip to the hospital. Is this a reasonable reaction? Unless there’s a pit of poisonous serpents or a bed of nails below, probably not. As Dr. Mariana Brussoni of the University of British Columbia points out, statistics show that … Continued

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    How to help lessen stress for kids during tryout season

    Tryout season is an annual rite of passage that can be a horrible time for everyone involved. Here’s how to help.

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    This camp director is moving mountains to empower teenage girls—for free

    Kim McMullen created Girl in the Wild to empower teenage girls, help them find their inner strength, and develop confidence.

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The sure-bet recipe to raise kids who love (and will want) to get active
Child development

The sure-bet recipe to raise kids who love (and will want) to get active

When you “blend” these three ingredients, they become a “super-smoothie” that kids can’t resist. The recipe is called physical literacy.

How children’s physical deconditioning adds to inactivity
Child development | Health

How children’s physical deconditioning adds to inactivity

As kids fall into sedentary behaviors and engage less in active play, they lose much of the strength and stamina needed to be active.

Kin-Ball: The amazingly fun sport you’ve probably never heard of
Sports & Rec

Kin-Ball: The amazingly fun sport you’ve probably never heard of

Kin-Ball is a fast-paced, interactive sport that engages a wide range of skills, while promoting physical activity, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Budget-friendly spring toys and other essentials for kids
Lifestyle | Sports & Rec

Budget-friendly spring toys and other essentials for kids

A few specific toys and gear items will help your kids jump into spring (and puddles!) while keeping outdoor time fun and active.

Introducing your child to the sport of cricket
Sports & Rec

Introducing your child to the sport of cricket

Cricket is gaining momentum as a fun physical activity option in schools across Canada. Learn more about why the sport is so great for kids.

14 ways to help your toddler with balance and coordination
Child development

14 ways to help your toddler with balance and coordination

As your toddler gets more mobile, their balance and coordination will develop. Here are some great ways to support them as they grow.

I may not love football, but I do love watching my son play
Sports & Rec

I may not love football, but I do love watching my son play

I don’t care much for sports, but when my son said he wanted to play flag football, I made sure to encourage his keen interest.

How to make hiking with your toddler easy and fun for everyone
Lifestyle | Tips

How to make hiking with your toddler easy and fun for everyone

Hiking is a great activity to do with your toddler. Here’s how to do it in an easy, manageable way.

The CDC’s revised developmental milestones: What parents need to know
Child development

The CDC’s revised developmental milestones: What parents need to know

Learn about new revisions to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s developmental milestones for kids ages zero to five.

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Active for Life is the place where parents go to learn about activities for kids. Physical education leads to physical literacy, which is critical for child development. Physical literacy also gives active kids the best chance to someday compete in high-performance sport. Kids activities are organized here by age and gender, so parents can find fun and engaging ways of making sure their children get the recommended daily amount of physical activity. Activities for toddlers are aimed at the development of fundamental movement skills, while activities for children build on the fundamentals to establish more complex sport skills that can be used to play any number of sports and activities. Exercises for kids enhance their physical development. In the early stages of child growth, early childhood development is dependent on appropriate exercises for children. Because kids play is good for kids health.

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