Tips from a Team Canada athlete: How letting your child try everything can lead to a new passion
Tiffany Leung shares her breakdancing journey—and tips for sports parents—as she gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Best physical activities for kids at every age
Kids need plenty of active play to develop gross motor skills in their early years. Check out this list of activities that kids can do at each stage of life.
Simple postnatal fitness activities you can do with your baby
As you adjust to life with your new baby, here’s how you can add some fitness time to your days with your little one.
I went so far out of my comfort zone and came back with a new love
I’m not an athletic person, but I went out on a limb and signed up for a Bollywood dance class. I surprised myself but how much I liked it!
Sports and activities for Canadian kids with disabilities
More communities are offering adapted and inclusive sports programs for kids with disabilities. Here are some examples across Canada.
9 low-cost sports: Keep your kids moving without breaking the bank
Kids’ sports can be expensive, but there are some low-cost options out there! Check out this list of affordable sports your child can try.
One Yukon dancer’s mission to lift Canadians’ spirits through positivity and bhangra
By posting videos of himself dancing bhangra, Gurdeep Pandher says he’s trying to spread joy, hope, and positivity around the world.
5 ways dance can inspire and support kids in all areas of life
Dance has so many benefits for kids. It can help them develop new skills, get physically active, explore a creative art form, and more.
Coaches get creative to stay connected with young athletes at home
During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.
57 awesome family dance party jams
Little kids love to dance—especially when Mom, Dad, Grandpa, or Grandma joins in the fun! Try streaming our Epic Family Dance Party Playlist.
“After the Bell” program provides access to recreation activities for middle school girls
Middle school is a tough time to find activities to participate in. It can be nearly impossible in rural communities. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality Recreation Department along with the Department of Communities Culture and Heritage decided to mend this gap for young girls ages 12-16 with the program “After The Bell” (ATB). ATB is a … Continued
This library is an indoor and outdoor active living space
Meet Jenn Carson. She’s a mom, an active community member, an author, a yogi, and the Library Director of LP Fisher Public Library, in Woodstock, New Brunswick. And she’s turning libraries on their head. Or at least the people using her library. Jenn, also known as the “Yoga Librarian,” is on a mission to change … Continued
Sharing Dance launches new online teaching resources
Resources introduce more kids to the physical, emotional, and social benefits of dance
Kids always seem to have fond memories of the experiences you thought were a disaster
Even if it’s not easy to do some things with your kids, like dance every morning, you should still do those things. Because you may not realize the true value of those activities for years.
Try these sprinkler games for some cool summer fun
It’s summer! If you’re looking for the perfect ingredients for backyard fun, add a pinch of friends and family, a dash of laughter, a smidge of silly, a dab of imagination, and a sprinkle of … sprinklers! Sun and waterplay go together like lemonade and ice cubes. When the temperatures go up, kids love to … Continued
Improv is a great way to keep physically literate kids moving
Improv teaches how to communicate with your body
How to fit self-care into your day, even when short on time
Make self-care a daily priority
Sir Ken Robinson: Dance may ‘help raise test scores’
Expert says dance enhances academic achievement
Top 10 active Elf on the Shelf ideas
These silly elves sure love to move! Here are our top 10 favourite Elf on the Shelf ideas.
Book review: Messy Jessy Gets Active
A delightful book to get little ones moving
Robynne Edgar inspires physical literacy in B.C.’s Indigenous communities
Edgar strives to combine physical activity with culture for healthy living
AfL Role Model Deb Lowther won’t slow down
It’s never too late try something new and be active for life
James Corden’s Toddlerography is back with Jennifer Lopez
James Corden and Jennifer Lopez try to keep up with toddlers
Jennifer Heil on life as a mom, self-care, and raising active kids
Olympian Jennifer Heil talks about how she takes care of herself while raising two active boys.