How your child’s screen time really stacks up against outdoor play
Find out how to overcome the barriers
6 fun and unique games you and your kids can play on grass
Try these easy lawn activities with the whole family
1 piece of chalk, 8 sidewalk chalk games
Chalk is a simple and inexpensive toy for kids of all ages! Try some of these fun sidewalk chalk games with your child this spring and summer.
7 fun games to play with a hula hoop
Hula hoops are a great toy for kids. They’re simple, inexpensive, and offer so many fun ways to play.
How to share the love of outdoors with new Canadians
Why not reach out to newcomers and introduce them to your love of being active outdoors
10 fun ways to add activity to your Easter
Hop to it and get your kids active during the big bunny holiday
Why gardening is a great activity for kids
Whenever they garden, kids are developing great movement skills (just like when they help out inside the house!).
6 ways to develop movement skills at the park
Get outdoors and discover all that spring has to offer
18 ways to get kids to go outside
Many kids are growing up in urban environments and aren’t moving enough. But playing outside is an important way for kids to develop movement skills. Here are some tips for how to encourage outdoor play.
Inspired by the Playborhood: How to create an outdoor play space for the kids in your community
Adopting ideas from Mike Lanza’s Playborhood concept
7 hiking games for kids during trail walks and nature hikes
Many kids love the freedom of running down paths, climbing on fallen logs, and examining animal tracks. Every now and then, though, they need some fun distractions to keep them going. Try these games on your next hike!
Get active outside with this movement skills scavenger hunt
This outdoor, nature-inspired scavenger hunt will get your kids active and will helps them develop movement skills too!
10 ways to find adventure in your own backyard
Anyone who knows me understands that being outdoors with my family is one of my top priorities. When I take my kids to Europe for summer vacation, it’s a busy month spent visiting with family and friends in Norway, in addition to enjoying outdoor adventures, as I always try to explore a new destination. This year we’re … Continued
Have you already broken your resolutions? Make a promise instead
Promises are harder to break
Creative ways of making kids sit still longer cannot replace outdoor play
The importance of ‘rapid vestibular input’
5 ways to plan an active play date for your toddler
Play dates are a great way for adults to get in some grown-up conversation and for kids to build friendships and have fun being active.
These kids get to ski to school, and at recess and lunch, too
The benefits of riding a chairlift to school everyday
8 ways to get your kids active on a budget
Organized sports and activities can be costly, but getting your child active doesn’t have to be! Try these budget-friendly ideas to get moving as a family.
10 ways to encourage your kids to love moving
Some simple ways to integrate activities into your daily routine
3 ways to keep your child active this summer
Parents play a big role in their child’s activity levels
Connect kids with winter on a five-senses walk
Using hearing, touch, sight, taste and smell, children can learn about their outdoor environment
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