
Why kids need free play (and how to protect downtime)
Check out these tips for making time for free play and downtime for your child, while having room for extracurriculars they value.

Active board games for kids
Family game nights are great, but sometimes kids have a hard time sitting still to play. These board games are hilarious fun and super active!

How to help get your kids back into a schedule and routine
Try these tips and tricks to help get your kids back into a routine and schedule as a new school year starts.

10 creative activities to do at the beach with kids
On your next family beach day, try these unique activity ideas and add some novelty and fun to your beach play!

14 cheap (or free!) activities to do with your kids this summer
Getting active doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out these budget-friendly activities your kids can try this summer.

Outdoor adventure courses for kids across Canada
For some awesome family fun this summer, check out these outdoor adventure courses across Canada.

Canada’s best and coolest playgrounds
As the weather gets warmer, pack a picnic, grab your kids, and head to one of these awesome Canadian playgrounds!

Budget-friendly spring toys and other essentials for kids
A few specific toys and gear items will help your kids jump into spring (and puddles!) while keeping outdoor time fun and active.

5 active and fun ways to commute to school with kids
Before sending your kids into school for the day, consider starting it with some movement! Here are some suggestions for a fun commute.

How to create a “movement room” in your home
It’s easy to create a movement space or room in the house where kids can move freely without worrying about breaking something.

6 ways to motivate tweens and teens to get active outdoors
Here’s how to gently encourage your tweens to put down their phone or laptop and get active—and having fun—outside.

6 budget-friendly winter activities for families
Skiing in the mountains isn’t always an accessible or affordable option. Here’s how to stay active as a family without breaking the bank.

Sidewalk games for when you can’t get to the park (and don’t have a yard)
If your outdoor play space is a few squares of sidewalk, your kids can still have fun, active play with these games!

Why I love watching my kids engage in risky play outdoors
There’s a steep hill in our local forest that my kids (ages one, four, and six) love to scale. It’s muddy, slippery, and full of tree roots, with ample opportunities to fall, get up, and fall again. I absolutely love watching them challenge themselves to do this, because I can see how it builds their … Continued