
Indoor activities for 3 year olds
When you’ve got a chilly or rainy day keeping you inside, try these fun activities with your three-year-old!

Unique self-care ideas for people who don’t like self-care
Self-care comes in many forms and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Check out these simple and unique self-care ideas.

The coolest children’s museums in Canada
Check out this helpful guide for the coolest children’s museums in Canada where your little ones can get hands-on experience with the fun exhibits.

How to help active kids get their wiggles out before a flight
Parents of active kids know that not everyone loves sitting still. These tips and tricks will help your kids get some movement in before you all board your flight.

How much screen time should kids get? Learn what the recommended screen time by age is
Learn what the guidelines are for how much screen time kids should get, and check out these tips for managing kids’ screen time.

Cheap or free at-home activities for kids
It might seem difficult at times to get kids active on a budget. Check out these cheap or free activities your kids can do easily at home!

50 indoor physical activities for kids
Whether your space is large or small, there are so many ways to get kids moving at home!

An Indigenous mother’s view of active play
A Cayuga mother reflects on how she raised her children to love being active, and how she’s watching her grandkids be raised the same way.

Small-space indoor games and activities for kids
If your family lives in a small house or apartment and you’re looking for fun games and activities to keep your kids busy, try these!

Best of 2022: Our top articles of the year
From outdoor sensory play ideas to how to plan a first birthday party for your baby, here are Active for Life’s top posts of 2022.

How to keep kids active when you’re under the weather
Being active can be as simple as doing jumping jacks in the living room, ninja courses through the hall, or providing kids with the opportunity to explore and learn through hands-on tactile play.

12 family Christmas activities to get you moving
It’s that most wonderful time of the year! This list of family activities will get you moving through the holiday season.

How to prioritize being active as a family even when life’s too busy
Learn about the benefits of being active as a family even when life’s too busy and help promote healthy habits in your children from a young age.

100+ fun family game and activity ideas
Here’s a round-up of our top games and activities that will be a hit with everyone in the family—both grown-ups and kiddos.

What to do about your family’s screen time
Kids today are growing up in the digital age and have access to many types of media. How much is too much screen time and what can you do about it as a parent?

How to handle risky play when your child’s friends aren’t allowed
Just because we allow our children to engage in risky play doesn’t mean the parents of our kids’ friends will feel the same way.

A kid-friendly Halloween playlist to get the whole family moving
Set the mood for spooky season and get dancing as a family with these awesome kid-friendly Halloween songs.

Energy-busting indoor activities for 2 year olds
This list of simple, low-mess indoor activities will help your active two-year-old get their wiggles out!

9 books that will get kids moving and exploring—from toddlers to teens
Despite our best efforts to get our kids moving, sometimes they need to get inspiration elsewhere. That’s where these great books come in.

20 simple ways to get active with your kids after school this fall
When kids get home from school full of energy, here’s some inspiration for ways to get active together as a family.

Why kids need free play (and how to protect downtime)
Check out these tips for making time for free play and downtime for your child, while having room for extracurriculars they value.

What’s your active parenting style?
There are many ways to be an active parent! Check out some of these different parenting styles and see what resonates with you.

Active board games for kids
Family game nights are great, but sometimes kids have a hard time sitting still to play. These board games are hilarious fun and super active!

11 ways to make this a school year to remember
Being prepared can help make back-to-school smoother, so here are some tips to set your family up for success this September!