
Active and accessible summer fun for kids with disabilities
It can be challenging to find suitable summer activities for kids with disabilities. Here are a few tips for enjoying accessible, inclusive fun!

7 ways to inspire your tween to get outside and active this summer
Getting your tween active—and out of the house—can be challenging. Check out these activities that’ll get them moving this summer.

Fun water activities to keep cool on hot summer days
The lazy days of summer can get very hot and humid. Water activities can help you and your kids stay cool!

24 activities to keep your non-sporty kids moving
Whether kids like sports or not, being active and moving everyday is good for them! So how do you get your non-sporty child to be active? Try these tips to incorporate movement into what they love.

How to set a realistic summer screen time plan for your tween
When managing your tween’s summer screen time, the goal is teaching them about balance and self-regulation. Here are some tips.

Building strong minds: Olympian Philippe Marquis’ tips for increasing confidence through sport
A two-time Olympian in freestyle skiing, Philippe Marquis shares his journey through sport and offers tips for sports parents.

19 simple ways to raise kids who love being active
As a mom, I’ve tried to nurture my children’s love of movement and physical activity. Here are my best tips for parents.

9 low-cost sports: Keep your kids moving without breaking the bank
Kids’ sports can be expensive, but there are some low-cost options out there! Check out this list of affordable sports your child can try.

Not just for babies: Why crawling might be good for big kids too
Crawling is traditionally believed to be important for developing babies’ gross motor skills and contributing to early brain development.

Get active with sports equipment lending programs at your local library
Libraries these days are exploring a different type of literacy—physical literacy. Learn what sports equipment is available at your library.

The key to flourishing in 2021—it’s simpler than you think
The past year has been tough. National Health and Fitness Day is one opportunity to celebrate physical activity and move to feel good!

How to have a summer filled with independent play
Independent play is an important skill for children to develop. Here are some tips to help encourage your kids to try it.

How to curb your pandemic blues: Choose to move every day
Living through a pandemic has exposed us to chronic unpredictable stress. Here’s how you can help care for yourself and your mental health.

Parachute’s 2021 campaign encourages safe adventurous outdoor play
Parachute’s Safe Kids Week runs from May 30 to June 5 this year, and the theme is #PlaySafeOutdoors. Here’s how to take part.

One Yukon dancer’s mission to lift Canadians’ spirits through positivity and bhangra
By posting videos of himself dancing bhangra, Gurdeep Pandher says he’s trying to spread joy, hope, and positivity around the world.

5 ways dance can inspire and support kids in all areas of life
Dance has so many benefits for kids. It can help them develop new skills, get physically active, explore a creative art form, and more.

Olympic soccer powerhouse Karina LeBlanc on finding her voice
Olympic soccer star Karina LeBlanc has inspired international change with her powerful and passionate advocacy for girls in sport.

4 ways little babies can have big fun in the bath
The bathtub is a great place for babies to play and bond with their caregiver. Here are four activities that will make baby bathtime fun.

When are your kids ready to ride bikes independently?
How do parents know when their kids are ready to bike independently? These tips will help inform you while building your kids’ confidence too.

Free and fun challenge inspires kids to get outside and running
Olympian Andre De Grasse teamed up with a Montreal teen to start the RACE WITH ME! Virtual Challenge, an initiative to encourage kids to run.

Coping strategies to help manage the “baby blues”
Bringing a new baby home is exciting but can also be tough. Baby blues, or a feeling of sadness after your baby arrives, are extremely common. Here are some ways to manage these feelings.

How to make a DIY mud kitchen
A mud kitchen—an outdoor play kitchen and sand table accessorized with dirt, twigs, and flowers—is messy, wet, and gloriously fun.

5 fun activities that can help build your child’s bike-riding skills
Children pick things up faster when they’re having fun. So here are five fun activities that can help build your child’s bike-riding skills.

A love letter to my stroller
An appreciative mom thanks her stroller for keeping her active and sane during the ups and downs of new parenthood.