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How to find a daycare that cares about your child’s physical literacy
Start by asking the right questions
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Why you should participate in Winter Walk Day
Creating your own adventures is just part of the benefit
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Do you know what to do if your child gets a concussion?
How to recognize the signs of a concussion
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Outdoor time as important as “academics” for preschoolers
Ever have one of those days where no toy is good enough, and you think you’ll lose it if you hear the “B” word (bored) one more time? Before you start uttering some choice words yourself, try this simple solution: get outside. It works every time, and not just on kids; many a lazy Sunday … Continued
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You couldn’t ride this backwards bike and why that’s important
The truth about neuroplasticity
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Tummy time tips from Today’s Parent
Essential skills to reach, stretch, crawl, and roll
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How to use a second-hand ladder to develop movement skills
It’s a balance beam, monkey bar-set, and climbing tool all in one
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This might be the most “Canadian” image we’ve seen in a long time
This RCMP officer carried a ball hockey stick in his cruiser
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Babies who don’t develop proper motor skills may suffer academically down the road
The important relationship between movement and cognition
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Every teacher’s secret weapon for classroom management
Just keep them moving
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Playing to win: Lessons from Denmark
Play can help learning take care of itself
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New study highlights reasons adults stop playing sports
Inconvenience and repetition cited as major factors
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Dads, here is a parenting resource especially for you
Top tips for today’s involved dads
![Why I would fight for cartwheels at recess](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2015/11/cartwheel-risk.jpg)
Why I would fight for cartwheels at recess
Without taking a few risks, kids can’t reach their potential
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Alberta committed to making hockey a positive experience for its youngest players
More fun means more play, which means improved skills development
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Foreign volleyball film proves sports keeps you young at heart
It’s moving, truthful, and inspiring
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Now you can sign out physical literacy resources with your library card
Nova Scotia libraries’ ‘Be Fit’ Kits encourage physical literacy
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Kids mentoring kids is a great way to get everyone excited about learning skills
Opportunities for children to learn from the peers they emulate
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Creative ways of making kids sit still longer cannot replace outdoor play
The importance of ‘rapid vestibular input’
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How to make beanbag balls for active family fun
A simple solution for throwing, juggling, target practice, and more
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How to get kids to eat more veggies
You’ve been waiting for this one!
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This former PE teacher has 8 ideas for other teachers that will make PE class better for kids
How any teacher can learn to give students a valuable PE experience
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Playgrounds around the world show kids at their best
Kids get active in these six varied spaces
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Outdoor play gives your kids more than fresh air
It offers the myriad benefits of sensory stimulation