


Read an excerpt from Ann Douglas’ new book: Happy Parents Happy Kids
“In Happy Parents Happy Kids, Ann Douglas has written the quintessential handbook for parenting in the digital age. She’s covered every conceivable angle and topic, and gives practical, compassionate, non-judgmental, and research-based advice. Buy a copy (or two) for every expecting, new, or veteran parent you know.” —Richard Monette and the Active for Life … Continued

How to reduce your stress, boost your mood, and ward off cabin fever at the same time
Beat those winter blues together as a family

Introducing Project Active Family
Join our new parenting community

Stay active outdoors with your little ones through a Little Explorers club
Start a club in your community today

MP tables federal bill to study children’s fitness and physical activity
Member of Parliament for Newmarket-Aurora, Kyle Peterson, has tabled a novel motion in the House of Commons. If approved, Bill M-206 would instruct the Standing Committee on Health to study the levels of fitness and physical activity of Canadian youth. According to Peterson’s motion, the study would also take into consideration the social, economic, cultural, … Continued

Start a Polar Bear Club at your child’s school this winter
Let kids play outside every day

AfL’s top active toy picks for the 2018 holiday season
Toys to keep everyone moving this holiday season

Why recess is as valuable as any subject in school
Kids need movement throughout the day

Tips for sport and play from Canadian soccer star Amy Walsh
AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement

Canadian elite athletes promote physical literacy for kids
Some of Canada’s top athletes share why it’s important to be physically active with your kids.

Decluttering clears the way for more movement
Creating space opens us up to more activity

How to stay active once kids are back in school
Being active doesn’t have to slow down once September rolls around. It may just take some planning to fit activity into the structure of the school year.

AfL contest reveals healthy state of Canada’s schools
An insightful look at our schools from coast to coast

Transforming city sidewalks to get kids moving
Guess what Lacombe and London have in common

How active are young Canadians? Read this year’s ParticipACTION report card
Find out how active we are as a country

Our role models’ top tips on keeping kids active in summer
How to keep kids moving and having fun

Do you really need that photo? Rethinking how we document our kids
Let kids play without taking photos

8 tips to keep you and your family moving and feeling good
A moving family is a healthy family

Study: Fathers strongly influence daughters’ activity levels
Active dads help daughters be active

The real risks of parent shaming
Fear prevents many from giving kids independence

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

Kids need more outdoor play, says expert
Lots of active free play helps kids thrive

Biking to school remains a joy, even when the kids don’t need me anymore
Biking benefits kids of all ages

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