Category: Kids @ Play

Is your child feeling overcommitted to or overwhelmed by competitive sports? Here’s how you can help address it.

Need help coming up with Christmas or Hanukkah gift ideas that will keep your little ones active throughout the year? Check out this list!

Cardboard boxes are one of the greatest and most versatile toys. Really! Before you take your boxes to the recycling bin, try these fun ideas.

An Australian study finds that kids who participate in sports are more likely to do better on tests, have better school attendance, and be accepted to university.

Child-development expert Mariana Brussoni shares why adventurous, risky play is so important for kids—especially today.

Often associated with carefree childhood memories, the simple motion of swinging back and forth is more than just sitting around. It’s a heart-pumping and brain-boosting workout!

The beach is such a fun place for a toddler! Here’s some helpful advice to ensure beach days go smoothly for you and your little one.

Learn why risky play is so important for kids and try this useful tip to keep yourself from jumping in to intervene (we know it’s hard!).

As parents and educators, we’re always looking for creative, new-to-us games to teach our children. These eight games from different countries are fun, active, and can help expose kids to different cultures.

In 2024, the first-ever International Day of Play will be observed and celebrated on June 11. For children, this is big news.

As a mom who works from home, I sometimes need to set my kids up with fun, independent activities. Here are some suggestions for games children can play alone.

This year, my daughter and I set a goal: the 52 Hike Challenge. Every week, we’ll try to get out together in nature for a hike.

Cities and towns across Canada are embracing winter through fun activities that encourage residents to get moving outdoors.

Active play plays an essential role in kids’ development, and early years educators are uniquely positioned to incorporate active play.

Even though snow provides many opportunities for play, there are plenty of great outdoor winter activities for families when there’s no snow on the ground!

Risky and unstructured play have a crucial role in the physical, mental, and social development of children, says the Canadian Paediatric Society.

An outdoor challenge is a great way to motivate your family to get active and have fun outside this year.

You can play so many games with a parachute! Try these fun activities with the kids in your life.

It was a good year of activities and games for kids in 2023! Here are some of our most-read articles this year.

A mom shares insight into her daughters’ preference for mixed-gender sports teams, fostering equality and diverse friendships.

If you want to support an active environment at your child’s school, here are a few things you, as a parent, can do to help.

Across Canada, sports associations, clubs, and community groups offer inclusive and accessible sports programming for newcomers.

Learn what unstructured free play is and why it’s so important our kids take part in it at every age.

Engage your kids with these fun and active frisbee games!