Author: Heather Dixon

From games and activities to good ol’ scavenger hunts, here are over 100 of our best outdoor play ideas for your kids.

The Coaching Association of Canada has launched the Responsible Coaching Movement in hopes of making sport safer for kids.

It’s tough to watch our kids try and fail—again and again. Here are some tips for supporting your child when their team often loses.

By setting micro habits, you can still achieve your goals, improve your health, and keep active without revamping your life.

From play to activity ideas to healthy snacks, here are eight memorable articles that our readers loved and shared this year.

Active Start is a free newsletter for parents and caregivers, tailored to your child’s age and full of fun activities and games.

Instead of fighting kids about their screen use, try these small and realistic changes to form healthy family habits around screens.

A year and a half into the pandemic, I worry about the impact of further restrictions on my kids’ mental health.

The past year has been tough. National Health and Fitness Day is one opportunity to celebrate physical activity and move to feel good!

Independent play is an important skill for children to develop. Here are some tips to help encourage your kids to try it.