Topics: Child development

Backyard toys aren’t just playthings—they’re tools for developing fine and gross motor skills, encouraging creative play, and sparking joy. Check out this great list of both store-bought and upcycled toys.

In this excerpt from Josée Bergeron’s new book, she explores how vital play is for kids and how we, as parents and caregivers, can encourage it.

With every Olympics, we hear compelling stories of the athletes’ journeys since childhood. For many parents, this may raise the question: Could our own child be an Olympian one day?

Keeping toddlers active is essential for their development. This list of 100 fun & creative activities will help you keep your toddler moving!

Balance yoga poses are so much more than physical exercise. They’re training grounds for one of life’s most essential skills: resilience.

Between ages 13 to 24, youth and adolescents undergo intensive brain changes that are critical to their mental, physical, social, and emotional development.

As parents, we have a superpower: we can encourage our kids to keep asking questions. And we can help guide them to learn how to solve problems and to spark their curiosity and creativity with fun outdoor STEM activities.

A pervasive myth in sport is that if we prioritize athletes’ psychological safety, we limit competitive achievement. Here’s why that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Learn Through Active Play is a free program that aims to empower Canadian early learning educators and ECEs.

Multi-sport means that a child participates in two or more sports in a calendar year, when affordable and practical for their family. 

This round-up of our printables provides tons of activities for kids. If you’re looking for a way to get your child active, look no further!

A new sports documentary shines a light on early sport specialization and the dangers and drawbacks it has for our kids.

Learn about your young child’s physical development and try these creative activities to help them develop motor skills.

Music and movement combine rhythmic sounds, songs, and physical activities to engage young children in learning through motion.

What is physical literacy, and who in my child’s life helps ensure that they gain these skills and love of movement? Learn more.

Learn more about your toddler’s circadian rhythm and how to help them regulate it better so they get the sleep they need.

An Australian study finds that kids who participate in sports are more likely to do better on tests, have better school attendance, and be accepted to university.

Child-development expert Mariana Brussoni shares why adventurous, risky play is so important for kids—especially today.

Often associated with carefree childhood memories, the simple motion of swinging back and forth is more than just sitting around. It’s a heart-pumping and brain-boosting workout!

Learn Through Active Play is a new, free program designed to support the ECEs tasked with educating our children.

Learn why risky play is so important for kids and try this useful tip to keep yourself from jumping in to intervene (we know it’s hard!).

In 2024, the first-ever International Day of Play will be observed and celebrated on June 11. For children, this is big news.

Here’s an overview of common sports injuries kids get and why they happen, plus some useful tips for helping your kids avoid them.

It’s important that babies have the opportunity to move freely. Try these fun activities to help your little one start to sit up, crawl, and stand.