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16 things your kids can play with instead of screens this summer
These active toys and games will nudge your children off the couch and out the door to play, move, and have fun this summer.
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Day Camp at Home Week 6: Under the Sea
This week in our at-home summer camp, try these games, activities, and books that will take your child on a deep-sea adventure (ocean not required!).
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It’s never too late to become active for life
There’s no doubt that as you age, you have to adapt how you can be active. But getting active as a family doesn’t have to be difficult or strenuous.
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A printable recipe for an active day (at home)
If you or your kids are trying to figure out ways to be active each day during this time of isolation, turn to the Recipe for an Active Day for ideas.
Keep kids busy with Active for Life’s summer “day camp” — at home
Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.
2020: The summer of trying new things
Instead of dwelling on what we can’t do this summer, we’re going to use the next two months of unscheduled days as an opportunity.
Tips for getting active with your non-sporty child
Growing up, my son just wasn’t into in sports. I’ve since learned that sports are just one way to be active—and that physical activity should be enjoyable.
12 toys to get babies, toddlers, and preschoolers moving this summer
These toys offer many great options for encouraging young children’s sensory play and brain development—and they’ll help promote physical literacy.
20+ nature activities for kids
These creative and explorative nature activities will help you and your kids get outside, learn new things, and have fun together.
8 Summer Olympics-themed sports games for young kids
Although the real Olympic Games won’t be held until next year, there’s no reason why your family can’t enjoy some Olympics-themed fun at home this summer.
Parent-tested tips for screen-free summer fun
It’s one thing to talk about limiting screen time, but another to actually do it. So we asked our readers how you keep your kids active and off screens.
What to do when you and your partner disagree about risky play
I’m a risk-taker, while my husband is much more risk-averse. The lifeguard approach to risky play can help reduce conflict between you and your partner.