Should kids be physically active while sick?
Kids get an average 6 to 8 colds per year, affecting their energy levels. So, should kids be physically active while sick? Read this article to learn more.
Please don’t take my child’s sports and activities away from them again
A year and a half into the pandemic, I worry about the impact of further restrictions on my kids’ mental health.
The key to flourishing in 2021—it’s simpler than you think
The past year has been tough. National Health and Fitness Day is one opportunity to celebrate physical activity and move to feel good!
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.
4 ways to develop mind-body awareness with young children
Mind-body awareness, or being able to feel how your body responds to and holds onto emotions, is invaluable for people of all ages.
3 outdoor PE games to play during the pandemic
These active outdoor games are variations of Hide and Seek. They’ll get kids moving and having fun while remaining physically distanced.
9 DIY recess ideas for distance-learning families
If your kids are learning from home this school year, here are some DIY ideas for ways to get them moving outdoors during “recess” time.
Why I love watching my kids engage in risky play outdoors
There’s a steep hill in our local forest that my kids (ages one, four, and six) love to scale. It’s muddy, slippery, and full of tree roots, with ample opportunities to fall, get up, and fall again. I absolutely love watching them challenge themselves to do this, because I can see how it builds their … Continued
The pandemic made me realize how much I love being a hockey parent
As her son returns to the rink, a hockey parent reflects on the sport’s importance to her family and the happy memories they’ve created around it.
10 ways to get kids active at your school
Given the need for physical distancing, it can feel challenging to get kids active at school, but it’s not impossible! Try these activity ideas.
Could 2020 be the year of outdoor learning?
The new school year presents an opportunity for schools to reimagine the school day and explore the use of outdoor learning and nature classrooms.
8 no-touch group games kids can play together
As we try to avoid close contact with others right now, these no-touch games will still allow kids to play together—in a safe way.
How to be a great sports parent during and after COVID-19
Our young athletes need us more than ever to help create the right circumstances for their development during this challenging time.
Tips to help introduce face masks to young kids
Masks can make it more difficult for kids to read caregivers’ facial expressions. These tips will help you communicate with them so they feel more at ease.
DIY Summer Day Camp Week 8: Where the Wild Things Are
This week, we’re inspired by the book Where the Wild Things Are. These games and activities will help your kids be explorative and creative!
DIY Summer Day Camp Week 6: Under the Sea
This week in our at-home summer camp, try these games, activities, and books that will take your child on a deep-sea adventure (ocean not required!).
DIY Summer Day Camp Week 5: Going Green
In our Day Camp at Home, this week we’re sharing tons of environmentally friendly and Earth-aware games and activity ideas.
2020: The summer of trying new things
Instead of dwelling on what we can’t do this summer, we’re going to use the next two months of unscheduled days as an opportunity.
DIY Summer Day Camp Week 3: Exploration
This week at Active for Life’s Day Camp at Home, we share nature-inspired games, activities, and crafts to keep your child playing, exploring, and happy.
DIY Summer Day Camp Week 1: Animal Planet
First up in our Day Camp at Home series are animal-themed games and activities that’ll keep you and your kids active, engaged, and having fun.
7 summer camp games to play while physical distancing
Our resources team has created this new collection of summer group activities and games that support both physical literacy and physical distancing.
Oh, Canada! Active ways to celebrate Canada Day at home
From Canadian games to sports to recipes, these ideas will help you and your kids have a fun-filled time celebrating Canada Day.
8 weeks of fun summer activity plans for kids
Through the summer, Active for Life is publishing free weekly “Day Camp At Home” activity plans for busy families like yours.
Hockey at home: How teams have stayed connected and active
With hockey’s abrupt end, coaches and minor hockey associations across Canada came up with creative ways to help their young athletes.