
10 Mother’s Day activities to do as a family
We can (and should!) celebrate moms every day, but their particular special day is coming up. Here are some ways to spend Mother’s Day as a family.

This national grant program provides inclusive play for kids of all abilities
Jumpstart Charities is gifting large-scale playgrounds to cities across Canada, giving kids the opportunity to take part in inclusive play.

5 tips for allowing your child out of your sight outdoors
As a parent, it can be scary to let your child play out of your sight. But when done wisely, it has great benefits for kids.

Leadership lessons: Olympic gold medalist Adam Kreek on how youth sport builds successful adults
Canadian Olympian Adam Kreek reflects on the influence of positive coaches in his career and offers tips for sports parents.

25 ways to have big fun in small spaces
Small spaces don’t have to equal small fun! Get your kids moving with these creative activities they can do on their own or with others.

Fun songs and games to get babies moving
When your baby is six months old, introducing clapping and movement games will encourage their language and muscle development.

Sidewalk games for when you can’t get to the park (and don’t have a yard)
If your outdoor play space is a few squares of sidewalk, your kids can still have fun, active play with these games!

How to overcome financial barriers to active living
With a little research and creativity, I found some ways my low-income family could add more physical activity to our life.

5 easy locations to make screens off-limits
If you’d like to limit screen time for your kids but aren’t sure where to start, here are five places you can easily make screens off-limits.

12 ways to incorporate learning into your kids’ play
These active games will get your kids learning about math, science, and literacy while they play and have fun!

How martial arts can have a big impact on kids with autism
Martial arts can help kids with autism develop cognitive abilities and physical literacy skills, as well as have fun!

How a passionate cycling advocate is helping youth get active and engaged
Through Trips for Kids Ottawa, Cat Weaver is doing something special for her community: teaching youth how to ride bikes.

10 ways to get more active in just 10 minutes
By building short, fun bursts of physical activity into your daily routine, you’ll find you and your kids are more active.

20 pucks, 960 smiles: How coaches can make practices more fun
For coaches, when it comes to helping young kids love sport and movement, the secret is making playing and practicing fun.

Wrestling the sisterhood: Olympic gold medalist Carol Huynh on inclusion and camaraderie
Inclusion and belonging have been underlying themes throughout Olympian Carol Huynh’s entire athletic career.

10 tiny mindfulness habits to try with your family
One little habit can lead to big changes. Here are some ideas for tiny mindfulness habits you can try with your family.

I went from hockey mom to hockey player to encourage my kids to try new things
I often encourage my kids to try new things. When I was invited to join a women’s hockey team, I decided to take my own advice.

Screen time management tools to help parents and caregivers
Setting screen time limits for our kids can be a struggle. The good news is there’s a range of apps and tools that can help.

Kids’ movement skills are declining. Here’s how we can help them catch up
It’s never too late to improve our children’s movement skills. Check out these tips for how to keep them active.

Why some doctors are now prescribing outdoor time in nature
The director of a new B.C. program that prescribes nature time shares what people have to gain from time spent outdoors.

The science of self-care: How tiny habits make a big difference
Parents, if you’re feeling burnt out, here are some simple ways you can add self-care into your day—no special equipment or guru required.

Getting your kids moving: An age-by-age guide
Encouraging your kids to move helps them develop their love of being active. Here’s your guide to age-appropriate activities for your child.

No mom guilt! 7 things you never need to apologize for
As a mom, you might feel guilt or judgment from social media, friends, or family members—but you won’t get it from me!

5 reasons tweens and teens drop out of sports—and what to do about it
Some kids’ activity levels drop off once they enter the teen years? Here’s why—plus tips for how you can keep your teens involved in sport.