Topics: Lifestyle

AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement

Creating space opens us up to more activity

Tips to keep your family active all year long

In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 5,300 new cases of pediatric type 2 diabetes were diagnosed in the United States. This is a concern because in 1990 there were, essentially, zero cases reported. Type 2 diabetes used to be an extremely rare condition among children. Now a growing number of kids are living with … Continued

A toolkit developed by the Children and Nature Network helps you create a nature club for families.

Picnic play ideas for the whole family

A change in perspective makes a difference

Guess what Lacombe and London have in common

My family has a summer tradition of pre-dinner swims at our local swimming hole in the Elbow River in Calgary. Last summer, as my husband got home from work, we hopped on our bikes and headed down to the river to cool off almost every evening. My daughters both loved this family activity and begged … Continued

How to keep kids moving and having fun