
How to plan ahead for a relaxing March break at home
Get lost in imaginative and active play, and be prepared to have fun

The Olympics always turn me into a crybaby, and Sochi was no exception
Some examples of sportsmanship at the Sochi Games brought on the waterworks

Having an active family was key for Canadian curler Jill Officer
She’s helping her young daughter become physically literate, too

Celebrate Winter Walk Day!
Easy to achieve exercise while enjoying the great Canadian outdoors

10 things new parents are doing that are more important than they think
As inevitable as dwelling on our parenting mistakes probably is, I want to remind all new parents of the things you’re doing right that you probably don’t even think about.

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

This year consider taking baby steps instead of making resolutions
Maybe it’s better to just enjoy the journey

A kid-dressing robot, the ability to control time, and 9 other things I want for Christmas
A busy mom has some simple requests this season

5 ideas for active family fun during the winter break
Try these fun ways to get moving as a family over the holiday break!

8 ways to keep your daughter from ever saying “I suck at sports”
Being feminine and physically active aren’t mutually exclusive

This is Daniel Cook and Emily Yeung, grown up and giving advice to the next generation
Scarlett and Isaiah are the new hosts of the Treehouse TV program

I was traumatized by gym class
It’s time to bury the past and embrace a new approach to physical education

10 ways to encourage your kids to love moving
Some simple ways to integrate activities into your daily routine

Why I only have one back-to-school resolution this year
Your kids will let you know how interested they are in something

10 fun ways to help kids develop fundamental movement skills
Sometimes (okay, most of the time), it’s impossible to even consider adding anything else to the schedule. But these are some simple—really!—ways to add movement to your child’s day.

3 ways to keep your child active this summer
Parents play a big role in their child’s activity levels

Get hiking with your kids, even in Canada’s urban centres
Hiking provides opportunities to share great experiences with your kids

7 ways dads influence their active kids
Dad’s involvement often determines whether a child is active or not, and to what degree

Quiz for Dad: Are you an active role model?
Here’s an easy way to find out if you’re spending enough active time with your kids

These Calgary kids don’t let winter stop them from biking to school
Riding in the snow helps them gain independence, confidence, and even status

Study: Exercise before school improves attentiveness in class
Walking or biking to school can help kids concentrate better

23 and 1/2 hours video: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?
Just 20 to 30 minutes of physical activity per day offers innumerable health benefits

Getting creative was key to helping my autistic child be active
Yet fitness a proven strategy to help thwart the negative behaviours associated with the condition

Celebrating hearts on Valentine’s Day
We’re going to have a family dance party to keep our biological hearts healthy