Risk in play – possibilities and opportunities
The problem is that making things too safe can starve children of the very experiences that best help them learn how to keep themselves safe and healthy. As rising numbers of children and teenagers struggle with emotional and social problems, it is all the more important to get this balance right. In the end, the … Continued
This library is an indoor and outdoor active living space
Meet Jenn Carson. She’s a mom, an active community member, an author, a yogi, and the Library Director of LP Fisher Public Library, in Woodstock, New Brunswick. And she’s turning libraries on their head. Or at least the people using her library. Jenn, also known as the “Yoga Librarian,” is on a mission to change … Continued
Easy ideas for an active year + free printable
This printable provides your kids with activity ideas for every season. It’s a great way to start the year in an active way!
4 things nature teaches us about physical literacy
Fundamental movement skills and play are crucial to survival
Multisport programs are thriving in Nova Scotia
Multisport programs are spreading across Canada
57 fun physical activities for kids aged 2 to 4
This list offers plenty of fun and simple ideas that will help your little ones get active and develop movement skills!
Fun (and practical) ways to get moving with a newborn
Following a pregnancy, taking time for your mental health and wellbeing is vital as it may be suffering due to lack of sleep. Gentle exercise helps you feel better, provides energy, and eases anxiety, and it is also an excellent way to connect with your baby. In a recent Toronto Star article entitled “Tips for … Continued
How to reduce your stress, boost your mood, and ward off cabin fever at the same time
Beat those winter blues together as a family
How to find a childcare program that cares about your child’s physical literacy
The early years are crucial for developing physical skills
Active resolutions off to a rocky start? That’s okay! We’ve got you covered
Learn how to WOOP it up: wish, outcome, obstacles, plan
Roundup of Canadian physical literacy programs in schools – Part 2
See what programs schools across Canada have to offer
Thrive by Five: Advocating for our children with government
Get ready to vote for kids
Is Canadian hockey progressing for the better… or the worse?
Speed, skills, and fun are now the new normal
What’s in a cardboard box? 12 new play ideas for kids
With these creative ideas, a cardboard box will become so much more than that to your kids! It’ll serve as a play prompt for hours of fun.
A generation is missing out on essential motor skills
Hand dexterity is a critical skill best developed while young
Lucy Tries Hockey is a fun and inclusive introduction to a beloved sport
5 things to love about Lucy Tries Hockey
Stay active outdoors with your little ones through a Little Explorers club
Start a club in your community today
Active for Life is partnering with bestselling parenting author Ann Douglas
Welcome to Active for Life, Ann Douglas!
Does your child care centre encourage risky play? Here’s why it should
What to look for in a child care centre
Start a Polar Bear Club at your child’s school this winter
Let kids play outside every day
Football alternatives make the game fun and safe for kids
Try one of this fun football alternatives
5 tips to make your family winter hikes memorable
With these helpful tips, your family will be prepared for a season of winter hikes!
Why recess is as valuable as any subject in school
Kids need movement throughout the day
Active for Life is studying the benefits of physical literacy programming for the early years
AfL to study physical activity at child care centres
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