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Resource review: Outside Play
This online tool helps parents to encourage outdoor play
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Outdoor play is crucial for developing physical literacy
Adventurous outdoor play spaces are essential to child development
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8 ways to make hiking fun for little kids
Make hiking a fun outdoor activity for the whole family
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Regular physical activity builds healthy bones for life
Physical activity helps build strong bones for life, which is why kids need to be active
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Jennifer Heil on life as a mom, self-care, and raising active kids
Olympian Jennifer Heil talks about how she takes care of herself while raising two active boys.
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Hendrik Lundqvist’s “letter to my younger self” inspired me to write my own
Henrik Lundqvist’s letter to his younger self inspired a mother to do the same
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18 ways to get kids to go outside
Playing outside is crucial to a child’s proper development
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Making change a reality: Tips that will help active habits stick
These strategies can help you realize your goals
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Physical literacy program gives kids confidence to try new activities
REACH collaboration aims to improve personal well-being