


6 of the best winter outdoor physical activities for kids
Winter is a great time for kids to try new sports. Here are a few of the best ones to get into this season!

New playground features aim to keep tweens active in parks
Playgrounds and unstructured free play have always been my go-to options for my two boys’ exercise and entertainment. But as they’ve grown in height, they’ve also been growing apart in terms of their interests, as well as their physical and social skills. Despite their five-year age difference, when they were younger both would happily play … Continued

How playground design delivers play “nutrition”
Kids need all kinds of play nutrition at the playground

What would it look like if schools were “health hubs”?
One teacher’s proposal to build healthier kids

Lessons from the road: Raising happy, healthy kids when travelling the world
One family’s active adventure

Climbing has now become an Olympic sport
Climbing will debut at Tokyo 2020

Recreation centre makes smart changes to increase kids’ activity
New 4-in-1 Physical Literacy program gets results

AfL Role Model Heather Gardiner explores the outdoors all year long
Whether on the ski hill or camping, Role model Heather Gardiner stays active outdoors all year long with her tween daughter.

Ninja warrior training centre for kids
Fun movement skills to unleash the ninja in your child

12 days of fun: A holiday activity list
This holiday season, there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities families can enjoy together

Daily physical activity: 60 minutes of what?
Here’s what qualifies as suitable physical activity

Weekly playdates are keeping adults active in British Columbia
How to set a great example for the next generation, no matter your age

How to be a more adventurous parent
My kids are now 10, 12, and 14 years old and they’re all physically literate. Or at least they’re well on their way. It’s been a journey that started when they were tiny and has continued every day since. I credit my tenacity and crazy sense of adventure for getting us all out of the … Continued

Role Model spotlight: Holly LaRochelle
This active mom and recreation professional keeps her family on the move

The Little Gym lets your little ones explore safely
Enjoy a variety of programs for children aged 4 months to 12 years

Visit a school where PE is about skills, and sports include everyone
B.C. elementary school makes daily physical activity part of its curriculum

Active fun for all families at Ontario’s Fern Resort
You can do some great relaxing, too

5 ideas for active family fun during the winter break
Even if you’re staying home for the holidays, remember to stay in motion

7 ways ‘Frozen’ can inspire kids to move
From sliding to skating, even the snowman’s active in this movie

Running away with the circus school
The circus arts are perfect for kids developing physical literacy

Autism a challenge to keeping my child active
Yet fitness a proven strategy to help thwart the negative behaviours associated with the condition

Does playing other sports make my child better at baseball?
Q: How does participating in a variety of activities help my 8-year-old become a better baseball player? By playing lacrosse they learn to run fast, as well as track an object in the air. That will help with hitting and base running! By climbing monkey bars at the playground they gain arm strength and upper body … Continued