


5 favourite (kid-tested!) active YouTube channels
During the pandemic, my kids and I have been testing out many of the fun “stay physically active while at home!” videos available online.

Get active with virtual events on National Health and Fitness Day
This year, Canadians can celebrate National Health and Fitness Day close to home with a full roster of virtual events, from workouts to movement sessions.

Got a horse-loving kid? Here’s what you need to know before saddling up
The perks of horseback riding go beyond the physical benefits, such as improving coordination, balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness.

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

Stroller fit: Get moving with your baby
Having a newborn doesn’t mean you can’t stay active

7 benefits of coaching your child’s team
There are good reasons to consider volunteering

One way to help girls avoid body issues: function over form
It’s time to admire girls for their strength, speed, and agility

Physical literacy at Totum Life Science
Dr. Stacy Irvine on the organization’s dedication to teaching kids fundamental movement skills

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

Study: Active video games can’t replace real activity
Active video games are an incomplete strategy to get kids physically active

Bringing back play: Participaction’s Kelly Murumets
A new way to promote active kids and families

How to build a healthier, smarter student
This article is the second in a series of three published in the Globe and Mail looking at children’s fitness and education. It poses the question “Are physically active kids better learners?” and discusses the state of physical education within the school system. It also describes how Canadian schools are just beginning to track the … Continued