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Backyard toys aren’t just playthings—they’re tools for developing fine and gross motor skills, encouraging creative play, and sparking joy. Check out this great list of both store-bought and upcycled toys.

Screen time is a struggle for many families. We spoke to mom and author Katherine Johnson Martinko about how to raise kids amid the ubiquity of screens.

Life is busy and we’re all so often pressed for time. Get active with this list of fun family activities that can each be done in just 15 minutes.

Play that belongs to you, as a parent or caregiver, doesn’t have to look like play with your children. It might show up through music, quiet creativity, learning something new, time with animals, or walking in nature.

These drills and games will help your child develop the skills they need to play basketball, including dribbling, shooting, and passing.

Running gave my son freedom without overstimulation. Learn how running can be great for kids with ADHD, and print off the 2km and 5km training plans!

In this excerpt from Josée Bergeron’s new book, she explores how vital play is for kids and how we, as parents and caregivers, can encourage it.

Talking to kids about mental health is important. Here’s how to do it, with tips for each age and stage of your child’s development.

Tessa Virtue became a mom in 2024. We checked in with her to see how she and her husband are raising their toddler—and what her own relationship to physical activity is like these days.

With every Olympics, we hear compelling stories of the athletes’ journeys since childhood. For many parents, this may raise the question: Could our own child be an Olympian one day?

Canada has over 30,000 sport and recreation organizations—and dropout rates remain stubbornly high. The uncomfortable question for any program leader: Is your program actually as good as you think it is?

Keeping toddlers active is essential for their development. This list of 100 fun & creative activities will help you keep your toddler moving!

Balance yoga poses are so much more than physical exercise. They’re training grounds for one of life’s most essential skills: resilience.

Empathy is an innate capacity we have to see the world through someone else’s eyes. And it’s very beneficial for athletes and coaches.

Kids’ stocking stuffers can be just as fun as gifts under the tree! Check out this list of active toys and games ideas—and all reasonably priced.

As the holidays approach, let us help you with your shopping list! This list of fun toys and games will keep your kids active—and they all come in a reasonable price.

Wondering where to take your family skiing this winter? Try one—or more—of these great family-friendly ski hills, from British Columbia to Quebec!

I’ve been laser focused on this issue since my son was abused—along with other athletes—by his coaches. The more I examine the problem of peer and coaching abuse, the more I see solutions.

Between ages 13 to 24, youth and adolescents undergo intensive brain changes that are critical to their mental, physical, social, and emotional development.

There’s a special bond that forms between sports parents on the sidelines. One mom shares her experience with this bond at this year’s Canada Games.

Assisting, Informing and Motivating Physical Activity, a team of experts and researchers, has written five evidence-based recommendations, designed to help organizations support children with disabilities.

With its 2025 position statement on active outdoor play, Outdoor Play Canada envisions a world in which play builds healthier communities, integrates inclusivity, and addresses global challenges such as climate change.

As parents, we have a superpower: we can encourage our kids to keep asking questions. And we can help guide them to learn how to solve problems and to spark their curiosity and creativity with fun outdoor STEM activities.

Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, intended to honour residential school survivors and children who never returned home from the schools.