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Featured Activity: How to incorporate Indigenous perspectives in early childhood education

How to incorporate Indigenous perspectives in early childhood education

When researchers supported early childhood educators in introducing Indigenous perspectives at their centres, they found that both children and ECEs benefited. Here’s how to start introducing Indigenous ways of learning at your centre.

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Featured Activity: Tech token exchange: A creative screen time plan

Tech token exchange: A creative screen time plan

A tech token exchange is a unique way to manage your kids’ screen time at home. Print off these tokens and try it out!

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Featured Activity: 125 classic and upcycled backyard toys for kids

125 classic and upcycled backyard toys for kids

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Featured Activity: How to change screen time habits: Q&A with Childhood Unplugged author Katherine Johnson Martinko 

How to change screen time habits: Q&A with Childhood Unplugged author Katherine Johnson Martinko 

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Featured Activity: 50 fun family activities to do when you’ve only got 15 minutes

50 fun family activities to do when you’ve only got 15 minutes

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Featured Activity: Not just for kids: Why play is important for parents’ mental health

Not just for kids: Why play is important for parents’ mental health

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Featured Activity: Fun basketball drills & games for kids

Fun basketball drills & games for kids

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Featured Activity: How running helped my ADHD kids thrive + free printable run plans

How running helped my ADHD kids thrive + free printable run plans

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Featured Activity: Rewilding childhood: How to make play more fun for kids

Rewilding childhood: How to make play more fun for kids

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Featured Activity: How to talk to your kids about mental health

How to talk to your kids about mental health

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Featured Activity: Q&A: Tessa Virtue shares how she’s raising an active toddler

Q&A: Tessa Virtue shares how she’s raising an active toddler

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Featured Activity: How to raise an Olympian: Guidance for sports parents

How to raise an Olympian: Guidance for sports parents

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Featured Activity: 6 questions to ask when evaluating your recreation program’s quality

6 questions to ask when evaluating your recreation program’s quality

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Featured Activity: The ultimate games & activities guide for toddlers

The ultimate games & activities guide for toddlers

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Featured Activity: Wobble, fall, grow: How to build resilience with balance yoga poses for kids

Wobble, fall, grow: How to build resilience with balance yoga poses for kids

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Featured Activity: Empathy: Why it’s a superpower for athletes and parents

Empathy: Why it’s a superpower for athletes and parents

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10 stocking stuffer ideas for kids–for under $10

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Featured Activity: 2025 gift guide for kids: 25 active gifts under $25

2025 gift guide for kids: 25 active gifts under $25

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