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Given pandemic restrictions, it can be tough to come up with PE activities. One solution: Hack the playground and make an obstacle course!

In PE class, your school’s field is good for more than just soccer or baseball—and there’s a lot you can do on pavement too.

Given the new World Health Organization guidelines, here are some simple ways you and yor kids can add physical activity to your day.

In the winter, it’s tempting to hibernate inside. These tips will provide motivation for you and your kids to get outside for active fun!

Winters in Canada are long, cold, and dark. These creative and fun play ideas will get you and your kids through the depths of it!

‘Tis the season to be with your nearest and dearest! These 12 holiday-themed activity ideas offer fun for your whole family.

2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. These 11 memorable articles inspired the Active for Life team this year.

Turns out, kids can do more with Lego than sit on the floor and build! These indoor games will get them active as they play.

Kids love to play in fresh snow. With these active ideas, they’ll never run out of games to play outdoors this winter!

The latest version of the Nintendo console offers many fun exergames—active games that incorporate body movements into gameplay.

These indoor winter activities provide easy options for kids to have fun and stay active on especially cold days.

These books, for toddlers to teens and all kids in between, celebrate sports, active play, and time spent exploring in nature.

Because everyone should get outside and play this winter, here are some ways to make sure your kids keep warm and play safely.

Getting your kids active when it’s cold outside can be a challenge. Try these fun STEM games to get them moving in winter weather.

When your child says they’re just “not good” at something, encourage them to keep trying and become more confident with this advice.

These tips will help you get your kids off their screens, make a plan for managing screen time, and encourage them to get active.

In discussions of physical literacy, you’ll often hear talk of “fundamental movement skills.” What exactly are they?

Equine-assisted therapy has a host of benefits for kids with physical or cognitive disabilities or developmental delays.

Children can begin helping in the kitchen from the time they’re toddlers. Here are some ideas for kid-friendly kitchen tasks and recipes.

A mother shares how she and her family have started walking daily, and how it’s given them an opportunity to have more quality time.

A pediatric physiotherapist and nature play program director discusses why active outdoor play is so important for kids’ development.

Creating an indoor play space for your child doesn’t have to be expensive! Here are some ideas for building your DIY activity centre.

Parents who love running often wonder whether their kids can join them. It depends on the age of the kids—and the parents’ expectations.

Mind-body awareness, or being able to feel how your body responds to and holds onto emotions, is invaluable for people of all ages.