


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

Coaches across Canada are vowing to keep sport safer than ever. Here’s how you can get involved
The Coaching Association of Canada has launched the Responsible Coaching Movement in hopes of making sport safer for kids.

5 things to do if your child is on a team that loses (all the time)
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.

When it comes to your health, forget go big or go home
By setting micro habits, you can still achieve your goals, improve your health, and keep active without revamping your life.

Our most-read articles of 2021
From play to activity ideas to healthy snacks, here are eight memorable articles that our readers loved and shared this year.

A unique last-minute gift idea: The gift of a happy, healthy childhood
Active Start is a free newsletter for parents and caregivers, tailored to your child’s age and full of fun activities and games.

When it’s not worth the fight: 9 small ways to change screen time habits
Instead of fighting kids about their screen use, try these small and realistic changes to form healthy family habits around screens.

Please don’t take my child’s sports and activities away from them again
A year and a half into the pandemic, I worry about the impact of further restrictions on my kids’ mental health.

The key to flourishing in 2021—it’s simpler than you think
The past year has been tough. National Health and Fitness Day is one opportunity to celebrate physical activity and move to feel good!

How to have a summer filled with independent play
Independent play is an important skill for children to develop. Here are some tips to help encourage your kids to try it.