Is legislating physical activity the next step in public health?
A regional board of health believes legislation is the answer
Kids who specialize too early often get the short end of the hockey stick
Best way to ensure success is participation in multiple sports
Setting up baby’s environment: 5 tweaks to encourage crawling
With a few small adjustments to your home, you can safely encourage your little one’s movement.
12 characteristics of a quality physical education experience
Ways to measure if your school’s PE program is benefiting your child
How to support the “air traffic control system” of your child’s brain
Executive function is a set of mental skills that work like the air traffic control tower at a busy airport. It’s a key part of development in the early years.
6 ways to start your baby on the road to physical literacy
Check out our guide to fundamental movements, from grasping to walking
How to give your baby an active start
New parents have lots to think about, and long-term physical development is critical
Do your kids get enough physical activity at daycare? Here’s why you should care
As a parent, you have the power to change things
7 reasons parents should play with their kids
Editor’s note: This article was updated on May 9, 2025. In the talk around getting kids active, all of us have probably heard people say, “Kids should just go outside and play.” Nice idea, but we know it doesn’t work, and we’ve discussed here on Active for Life a few reasons why. But there’s another … Continued
Size matters when it comes to playing fields for kids
Children need an age-appropriate space to feel comfortable and have fun
Playground zen, or how I learned to keep worrying but let my kid fall
Stay in the moment and trust your children to take a chance
Why relationships are so important when building a child’s brain
Interactions with caring adults are considered to be “serve and return” relationships; they’re not one-directional, but imply mutual response and activity.
7 reasons soccer is essential for kids
You might think of it as a physical literacy wonder drug
Video: Developing soccer talent in kids takes time
Putting the needs of the players first is key
How upside-down time can stop tantrums from blowing up
Increased blood flow to the brain can reportedly have an energizing and calming effect
Do your kids hate PE? These kids changed their minds
How they came to enjoy PE more, in their own words
Why some kids struggle on the monkey bars
Swinging on the monkey bars requires a lot of arm strength and a strong hand grip. Here’s why some kids might struggle with them.
Active play experiences help young children develop physical literacy
“Active play” includes both structured and unstructured activities. Learn more about the role of play in children development.
Can genetics predict your child’s future in sports?
‘The Sport Gene’ tries to tackle the tricky topic
Build your child’s brain by giving them lots of experiences to explore
Building your child’s brain is like building a house. Learn more about kids’ brain development and how you can help along the way.
Let’s Play helps kids in wheelchairs to develop physical literacy
A unique program for kids with mobility impairments
Jennifer Hedger’s young son continues his physical literacy journey
The TSN host talks about raising an active kid and her experiences at the Winter Olympics
10 ways raising a physically literate child is like raising a reader
Literacy and physical literacy are fundamental to the development of your kids
Building your child’s brain through physical literacy
The importance of regular activity in a child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development
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