
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.

How to help your kids develop the happiness skill
It doesn’t just happen, it can be cultivated

From spectator to player: nurture your child’s sports aspirations
That enthusiasm watching can quickly turn into a desire to play

5 steps to finding fun birthday party activities for kids
Invest five minutes for a fun, rewarding kids experience

How to make hula hoops for an active birthday party
Decorative and sturdy, they’re easy to create

5 tips for hosting a successful (and active) birthday party at home
And why starting with the birthday cake should be number one

5 tips to help establish a healthy habit
Dancing every morning can lead to a great day

5 survival tips for busy parents of busy kids
Here’s how you manage that calendar from hell

Choosing your child’s activities to make your life easier
Managing a busy schedule starts with careful activity selection

How to promote your own kid-friendly walkable community
This article was updated on Oct. 12, 2024. Below are some tips on creating your own kid-friendly walkable community, from Jennifer Keesmaat, former chief planner and executive director for the City of Toronto. Start walking to school “Create a walking school bus,” says Keesmaat. “Identify other parents in the neighbourhood whose kids go to the … Continued

Creating an active lifestyle legacy for your family
How to develop traditions that leave positive, lasting impressions

10 tips to make sure kids dress warmly enough in winter
Choosing wisely means being able to spend more quality time outside

This active Advent calendar will help keep those kids moving
Give your kids the gift of an active December with this cool printable

Get kids moving with 8 active nights of Hanukkah
A fun printable to help keep your kids mobile throughout the celebration