Author: Christine Latreille

Often associated with carefree childhood memories, the simple motion of swinging back and forth is more than just sitting around. It’s a heart-pumping and brain-boosting workout!

From festivals to contests, cities and towns across Canada are embracing winter through fun activities that encourage residents to get moving outdoors. Find out what’s going on in your area!

National Child Day is Nov. 20. Learn why the day is important and what celebratory events are taking place in your community.

Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens are two Canadian divers vying for the 2024 Olympics—and they’re also close friends and training partners.

Across Canada, sports associations, clubs, and community groups offer inclusive and accessible sports programming for newcomers.

Artistic gymnast Ellie Black is flying high as she anchors Canada’s women’s gymnastics team.

Self-care comes in many forms and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out these simple and unique self-care ideas.

Being active can be as simple as doing jumping jacks in the living room, ninja courses through the hall, or providing kids with the opportunity to explore and learn through hands-on tactile play.

Across Canada, hockey players, volunteers, and organizations are giving back to their communities through innovative and generous initiatives.

Climbing trees is a time-honoured tradition for kids, but it also offers them a whole bunch of benefits. Learn more about what those are.

Kin-Ball is a fast-paced, interactive sport that engages a wide range of skills, while promoting physical activity, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Learn about new revisions to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s developmental milestones for kids ages zero to five.

Is there room in kids’ outdoor time for screens and apps? Learn how some Canadian programs are using tech to enhance experiences in nature.

Speed skating is a fun, fast-paced sport that kids (and adults) can get into at any age. Here’s everything you need to know.

Skating and sledding are a load of fun, but why not try something out of the ordinary? Check out this list of 12 unique winter sports.

Movement enhances kids’ learning. Find out more about how active play and physical activity can help boost their brain power!

The Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) program helps to increase opportunities for child-directed outdoor play throughout the school day.

Skateboarding has developed in a lot of different directions over the years. This summer, for the first time, it’s an official sport at the Olympics in Tokyo.

During the pandemic, cities got creative in making play-friendly parks, streets, and other areas for families to enjoy.

Libraries these days are exploring a different type of literacy—physical literacy. Learn what sports equipment is available at your library.

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.

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

Jumpstart Charities is gifting large-scale playgrounds to cities across Canada, giving kids the opportunity to take part in inclusive play.

Martial arts can help kids with autism develop cognitive abilities and physical literacy skills, as well as have fun!