Author: Sara Smeaton

Creating space opens us up to more activity

Improv teaches how to communicate with your body

Fear prevents many from giving kids independence

Make self-care a daily priority

Halloween parties are a fun option for toddlers and preschoolers

Think “age appropriate”, as opposed to “over protective”

Use the gadgets to play games and keep active with the whole family

Who is the most influential woman in your life?

What can you do today to take care of yourself?

How you can establish an active holiday tradition

Savvy moms share their strategies

This outdoor, nature-inspired scavenger hunt will get your kids active and will helps them develop movement skills too!

This nonagenarian’s sage advice can apply to all ages

Something a little different, but with long-lasting benefits!

Is there a statute of limitations on spoilers? Maybe not, so I’ll cryptically tell you that the end of a certain ’80s horror movie—one that involved a day of the week, an unlucky number, a lake, a canoe, and a hand reaching out of the water—scared me so much that my contact lens popped out … Continued

Do you wish your family spent more time moving? It’s a goal that’s well within reach! It’s about finding ways to fit physical activity into our busy days.

It doesn’t just happen, it can be cultivated

Most of these schools hold all their lessons outside

If you asked your kids for advice on how to parent, they’d probably tell you to let them eat candy for breakfast. So we took the liberty of coming up with a list that we’re sure they’d agree with.

Breaking up activity into chunks still counts towards the recommended daily amount

Embrace weekly themes, add your own twists, or let the kids decide

Increased blood flow to the brain can reportedly have an energizing and calming effect

Imagination, creativity and a sense of adventure are all you need

One creative way to turn Easter into a fun neighborhood activity