Category: Parenting

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.

Learning how to ride a bike is a quintessentially childhood experience. With these helpful, practical tips, you can help your toddler learn to ride.

Flag Tool for Sport is a new tool designed by PlaySafe BC to help you determine whether your child has been treated appropriately in sport.

Living in modern society often teaches us to be disconnected from our bodies. Here’s how to help your child develop their mind-body connection.

Learn what the guidelines are for how much screen time kids should get, and check out these tips for managing kids’ screen time.

It might seem difficult at times to get kids active on a budget. Check out these cheap or free activities your kids can do easily at home!

A Cayuga mother reflects on how she raised her children to love being active, and how she’s watching her grandkids be raised the same way.

When Tina Singh struggled to find a helmet that accommodated her son’s Sikh turban, she decided to design one herself.

In her children’s book Bibi’s Got Game, Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu shares her own path to success in sport.

From outdoor sensory play ideas to how to plan a first birthday party for your baby, here are Active for Life’s top posts of 2022.

Here are some ways to keep your kids active and entertained while you’re sick.

How to choose the right daycare or preschool for your child? Check out this checklist developed by Sport for Life and Active for Life.

Learn about the benefits of being active as a family even when life’s too busy and help promote healthy habits in your children from a young age.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will offer teachable and inspiring moments for kids and parents alike. Here’s why you should tune in.

Learn how incorporating physical activity into your child’s daily routine can help with the symptoms of after-school restraint collapse.

Here are some tips for parents who want to encourage more outdoor time during the day at their kids’ school.

Just because we allow our children to engage in risky play doesn’t mean the parents of our kids’ friends will feel the same way.

There are different reasons why kids might hate gym class, but with support, they can develop the confidence and skill they need.

It’s hockey season! These are some of our most popular hockey articles that offer great tips and advice for parents.

There are many ways to be an active parent! Check out some of these different parenting styles and see what resonates with you.

Being prepared can help make back-to-school smoother, so here are some tips to set your family up for success this September!