Category: Parenting

A new sports documentary shines a light on early sport specialization and the dangers and drawbacks it has for our kids.

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

Whether you’re a parent, educator, coach, or someone who interacts with kids in any other of a multitude of ways, there’s so much here for you on Active for Life. Check out this collection of ways to get kids moving.

How to find a pair of shoes that supports your little one’s feet, pace of growth, and level of activity? These tips will help guide you!

In the summer, kids have many weeks of freedom from school. Here’s how to help them nix boredom while encouraging unplanned, unscheduled fun!

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!).

Learn how often you should be bathing your little one and if it’s possible to bathe too much or little, plus other toddler hygiene tips.

Social media has taken a toll on kids’ mental health. Here are some things parents can do to try to alleviate their children’s anxiety.

By incorporating positive and mindful activities into your family’s morning routine, you can help start the day off on the right foot.

Whether it’s going to restaurants or going hiking, how can you make the activities you love fun for your young children?

Unique, outside-the-classroom experiences hold a lot of value for our kids. Here’s why I like taking my kids out of school for vacation from time to time.

Many babies and toddlers struggle to sit still long enough to listen to a story. These fun, active books will encourage kids to move, wiggle, and clap!

There are valid reasons why kids decide to quit a sport, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Here are some tips for navigating this with your child.

Early childhood educators are incredibly valuable in supporting and guiding the educational, social, behavioural, and emotional development of children.

That night, I found myself getting a little emotional. As a woman, as a mother of daughters, I was moved by everything.

When it’s snowy and chilly outside, these chores will help get kids moving and helping out the family.

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.

Outdoor play in the winter is so great for kids. Learn how it can even help keep our children healthy throughout the colder months of the year. 

Extracurricular activities can provide a great physical outlet for our kids. Here’s how some families make them work with their budget.

Check out these great stocking stuffer ideas that will get kids moving and having fun.

Your baby’s brain is growing and forming new connections every day. Here are some activities you can do to help encourage their development.

Discover when babies start crawling, the importance of tummy time, and how to encourage baby’s movements and ensure safety at home.

Learn about early sports specialization in children and why researchers and experts are cautioning parents that this trend isn’t great for young kids.

Explore the benefits of team sports for kids, from building lasting friendships to fostering leadership and critical thinking abilities.