Inspired by the Playborhood: How to create an outdoor play space for the kids in your community
Adopting ideas from Mike Lanza’s Playborhood concept
All schools can get kids moving with Don’t Walk in the Hallway decals
Program can help kids take as many as 1,000 extra steps per day
Tips on how to manage the back to school madness
Savvy moms share their strategies
6 ways to encourage healthy sleep habits for the whole family
Sleep is foundational to activity and well-being
12 reasons yoga is great for kids
It’s not just for adults
How to start a summer camp at home
Homegrown ideas to help keep kids active and engaged this summer
Superheroes in disguise: Athletes’ moving tributes to their fathers
How dads can play an essential role in the development of growing athletes
Get dads and kids playing together with this Father’s Day coupon book
The ultimate DIY present for active dads and their kids
10 ways to find adventure in your own backyard
Anyone who knows me understands that being outdoors with my family is one of my top priorities. When I take my kids to Europe for summer vacation, it’s a busy month spent visiting with family and friends in Norway, in addition to enjoying outdoor adventures, as I always try to explore a new destination. This year we’re … Continued
See what it’s like to live in the cycling capital of the world
Where “parking problem” means finding a space to lock up your bike
6 tips for raising confident and active girls
Helping our daughters cultivate a life-long strategy for success
4 fun ways to get kids cleaning up and developing skills
With some imagination and a keen eye for opportunity, the most basic house chores can become fun games for kids.
How to be a more adventurous parent
My kids are now 10, 12, and 14 years old and they’re all physically literate. Or at least they’re well on their way. It’s been a journey that started when they were tiny and has continued every day since. I credit my tenacity and crazy sense of adventure for getting us all out of the … Continued
10 tips for a long, healthy life from my 90-year-old grandmother
This nonagenarian’s sage advice can apply to all ages
5 tips for active and adventurous travel with kids
A wanderlust can be a gateway to amazing experiences and activities
Why I pulled my kids out of swimming lessons
Encourage your children by being active with them
Stroller fit: Get moving with your baby
Having a newborn doesn’t mean you can’t stay active
Have you already broken your resolutions? Make a promise instead
Promises are harder to break
6 benefits of outdoor napping for babies
I have a confession to make. I forced both of my kids to be outdoor babies. They started napping outdoors when they were two weeks old and continued to do so until they were kicked out of their strollers.
How to dress your baby for spending time outdoors in the winter
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you have to be housebound
5 things I’m doing differently with my third baby
Learning to give one’s third born a little more free reign
From India to Canada: A mom’s ongoing journey to get her family moving
Developing physical, social, and cognitive skills for the whole family
How to make beanbag balls for active family fun
A simple solution for throwing, juggling, target practice, and more
How to become a more active family in just three steps
Do you wish your family spent more time moving? It’s a goal that’s well within reach! It’s about finding ways to fit physical activity into our busy days.
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