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What’s a good age to start fencing?
Fencing is a great way for kids to stay active, build self-esteem, improve academic performance, and foster lifelong friendships.
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Small ways to build physical activity into your daily routine
Adding a little more physical activity into your day doesn’t have to be difficult! Check out these simple ideas to try with your kids.
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10 ways to get more active in just 10 minutes
By building short, fun bursts of physical activity into your daily routine, you’ll find you and your kids are more active.
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I went from hockey mom to hockey player to encourage my kids to try new things
I often encourage my kids to try new things. When I was invited to join a women’s hockey team, I decided to take my own advice.
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Say yes to adventure: How to be a partner in your child’s daring play
As parents, it can be anxiety-inducing to watch our children take part in risky play. These tips will help you to support and encourage them.
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How to become an active homeschool family
If you’ve chosen to homeschool your kids this year, these tips and ideas will help you become an active homeschool family.
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DIY Summer Day Camp Week 7: Splish, Splash
This week at Day Camp at Home, the activities are all about water play! These fun games and crafts will help kids keep cool during the summer heat.
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DIY Summer Day Camp Week 5: Going Green
In our Day Camp at Home, this week we’re sharing tons of environmentally friendly and Earth-aware games and activity ideas.
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DIY Summer Day Camp Week 3: Exploration
This week at Active for Life’s Day Camp at Home, we share nature-inspired games, activities, and crafts to keep your child playing, exploring, and happy.
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DIY Summer Day Camp Week 1: Animal Planet
First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.
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8 weeks of fun summer activity plans for kids
Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.