Topics: Child development

2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. These 11 memorable articles inspired the Active for Life team this year.

These toys and games will help your kids enjoy the mental and physical benefits of staying active all year round.

Getting your kids active when it’s cold outside can be a challenge. Try these fun STEM games to get them moving in winter weather.

When your child says they’re just “not good” at something, encourage them to keep trying and become more confident with this advice.

In discussions of physical literacy, you’ll often hear talk of “fundamental movement skills.” What exactly are they?

Equine-assisted therapy has a host of benefits for kids with physical or cognitive disabilities or developmental delays.

A pediatric physiotherapist and nature play program director discusses why active outdoor play is so important for kids’ development.

Mind-body awareness, or being able to feel how your body responds to and holds onto emotions, is invaluable for people of all ages.

These brain breaks are an easy way to add bursts of activity into your kids’ days, whether they’re in the classroom or being homeschooled.

By dialling down the pressure we put on young athletes, we can help them foster a love of sport and a desire to play simply because it’s fun.