
Can you guess the one thing that most elite athletes have in common?
Here’s a hint: it’s not single sport specialization

How your child’s screen time really stacks up against outdoor play
Find out how to overcome the barriers

Book review: As Big as the Sky, as Tall as the Trees
This story of Alberta will move young kids’ minds and bodies

Easy activities to help your kids master movement skills on land
Run, skip, throw, jump—kids can develop fundamental movement skills with the help of these simple activity ideas.

Being active after school better than homework for academic performance, research suggests
Outdoor play and activity improves learning

How to give kids outdoor independence
Think “age appropriate”, as opposed to “over protective”

3 steps to prep your child for back-to-school bicycling
This September turn back-to-school into bike-to-school

The City of Calgary’s Sport Hub removes barriers to participation and builds confidence through sport
Kids can try new sports for free during and after school

Cameron Krisko shares his passion for Manitoba SwimAbility
Volunteers enjoy teaching kids with special needs how to swim

Try these fun activities with a fidget spinner
Use the gadgets to play games and keep active with the whole family

8 ways to get outside and have fun with your kids this summer
Get you and your little ones moving in playful ways

Film review: “Nature Play: Take Childhood Back”
You might have heard that kids are not spending that much time outdoors anymore and about the movement to get kids outdoors again. There are other documentaries on this topic like, Play It Again and Project Wild Thing, explaining why this is a problem and how to change things. Nature Play: Take Childhood Back brings a … Continued

8 ways to make hiking fun for little kids
Make hiking a fun outdoor activity for the whole family

6 fun household hacks for active toddlers
Once you have an active toddler, it’s important to teach them basic movement skills like how to run, jump, and throw. These hacks will keep them moving at home.

Study shows being active reduces symptoms of depression in kids
Another benefit of time spent outdoors being physically active

10 ways to make biking fun for kids
Riding a bike can be one of life’s great pleasures! For a lot of young kids just starting out, though, it can be challenging. Try these tips to help encourage your little one.

10 fun ways to add activity to your Easter
Hop to it and get your kids active during the big bunny holiday

More sports experts come out against single-sport specialization
Evidence continues to support the multisport approach to athletics

Outdoor schools find physical literacy in the forest
Reimagining the “classroom”

Should my 4-year-old take swimming lessons or gymnastics?
Deciding between one activity or another is choice parents often face

My family is doing a 24-hour digital detox. This is our game plan
Electronic devices are ubiquitous; here’s how to detox for a day

“Screenagers” is a documentary about growing up in the digital age
Learn more about negotiating screen time with your kids

7 winter outdoor play ideas for school-aged kids
Get outside and enjoy snowy days with these fun and active winter play ideas for kids!

Boys and ballet: dance develops strength, balance, discipline
Balance, posture, and strength are universal attributes