Author: Sara Smeaton

How they came to enjoy PE more, in their own words

One creative way to turn Easter into a fun neighborhood activity

As inevitable as dwelling on our parenting mistakes probably is, I want to remind all new parents of the things you’re doing right that you probably don’t even think about.

Maybe it’s better to just enjoy the journey

Try these fun ways to get moving as a family over the holiday break!

Being feminine and physically active aren’t mutually exclusive

Scarlett and Isaiah are the new hosts of the Treehouse TV program

It’s time to bury the past and embrace a new approach to physical education

Some simple ways to integrate activities into your daily routine

Your kids will let you know how interested they are in something

Sometimes (okay, most of the time), it’s impossible to even consider adding anything else to the schedule. But these are some simple—really!—ways to add movement to your child’s day.

We’re going to have a family dance party to keep our biological hearts healthy

Diversity, as opposed to specialization, is demonstrably beneficial in developing physical literacy

These Afghan girls are confident, full of joy and great skaters

You can let the kids enjoy Halloween while keeping up healthy habits

The arrival of the new school year is a chance to get a fresh start

Non-sporty mom Sara throws a sports-themed birthday party for her son

Sara, our non-sporty mom, has some great tips for figuring out how to raise active kids

Sara Smeaton knows her kids need to be physically literate, but wonders how to do it