Author: Van Colden

As a mom, I’ve tried to nurture my children’s love of movement and physical activity. Here are my best tips for parents.

You’ll likely remember these five classic games from your own childhood. Teach your kids these fun new-to-them games, and then play along with them!

Given the need for physical distancing, it can feel challenging to get kids active at school, but it’s not impossible! Try these activity ideas.

The Explore Your 2.4 program encourages children to get outdoors, explore their neighbourhoods, and spend more time in independent play.

When the weather cooperates, it’s a good time to start thinking about how to get our kids to school. Recently, there’s been a significant push for active school travel (AST). Programs are popping up across Canada to identify routes and educate students and their parents on safe active transportation. In Alberta, Ever Active Schools has … Continued

Here are some helpful ways to keep your budget in check and still have fun with your children over the summer months.

Of my three children, two of them love competition, working up a sweat, and getting out of breath. My daughter on the other hand? Not so much. And that’s probably one of the reasons she says that she “hates” her physical-education (PE) class. Hate is a big word. There are reasons why she’s not enjoying … Continued

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Burn off energy with these active ideas