Topics: Lifestyle

Non-sporty mom Sara throws a sports-themed birthday party for her son

The only thing quicker than opening a package of Oreos is making this healthy alternative

Is your freezer equipped to hold all these popsicles

Switch things up with this delightfully green salad

Kids only taste the cheese, not the spinach, in this delicious dish

The ricotta’s high protein level keeps young, active children fuelled all day

Fruits and vegetables with dark and vibrant colours contain higher levels of nutrients

Bananas are an awesome after-sport snack

This list of sports movies for kids will have you and your family laughing, crying, and feeling inspired by the power of sport.

Let your kids mix the dip while you prepare the fries

This lighter fruit dip version satisfies the urge to dip

Introduce flavours of the east into your home with this delicate yet filling soup. Quick-cooking ramen noodles reduce time spent near the stove, perfect for families in a rush to get out the door. Ingredients 1 900 mL box low-sodium chicken stock 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste 1/3 … Continued

Sara, our non-sporty mom, has some great tips for figuring out how to raise active kids

Edamame are a total power snack

This salad is all about choice

An amazingly easy cookie recipe

“The best thing a parent can give a child is the chance at a broken arm.” I can’t remember where I heard that. Or who said it. Although I thought it was harsh at first, I got to love the quote because I imagine that most broken arms in children are a result of falling … Continued

Do you want your child to be physically literate? Dr. Vicki Harber urges us to hear the call of the wild. A professor of physical education and recreation at the University of Alberta, Dr. Harber is a leading Canadian researcher in the area of physical literacy. She says the outdoors plays a critical role in … Continued

With the goal of creating active, outdoor-loving children who grow up to be active, outdoor-loving adults, we created this list of things to do before your little one turns 12.

An easy weekday snack

An easy pasta dish for busy school nights

Meet Jennifer Hedger’s newest project – Jaeger; as she discusses how helping him develop fundamental movement skills and providing him with a positive sport environment are his right.

Here’s a great indoor or outdoor activity to get your preschool-age child developing important movement skills: walking a tightrope! How to teach your child to walk on a tightrope: Find a thin piece of rope or a long piece of ribbon. Stretch the rope or ribbon out on the floor of your living room. (If … Continued

Sara Smeaton knows her kids need to be physically literate, but wonders how to do it