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With hockey’s abrupt end, coaches and minor hockey associations across Canada came up with creative ways to help their young athletes.

Whether Dad is into sports, loves nature, or likes to get creative, here are some fun ways to celebrate with him this year.

During the pandemic, my kids and I have been testing out many of the fun “stay physically active while at home!” videos available online.

If the only access to outdoor space your family has is a balcony or shared patio, you can bring nature indoors with these great crafts, activities, and books.

During COVID-19, coaches have had to evolve fast to keep athletes engaged and active while they’re apart from their teammates.

For many of us, the pandemic has added stress to our lives. Try these yoga poses with your kids to help them relieve their anxious feelings.

One way to encourage kids to play is to prompt rather than suggest. Often, the activities they find the most engaging are the ones they invent themselves.

To get kids outside and give them an all-over workout, here’s how you can create your own obstacle course.

If you or your kids are trying to figure out ways to be active each day during this time of isolation, turn to the Recipe for an Active Day for ideas.

Our readers shared these excellent tips to help young children spend more time playing independently, so parents can work or take time for self-care.

It takes a lot to be a superhero mom! Here are 11 great ways to celebrate Mom on Mother’s Day this year.

According to early childhood education expert Dawne Clark, the key is to create an enriching home environment that invites physically active play.

Spending time outside in nature has so many benefits for our kids—and for us. Here are some activities to try outdoors this spring.

Here’s how I’m keeping my four-year-old daughter active during this unprecedented time.

Little kids love to dance—especially when Mom, Dad, Grandpa, or Grandma joins in the fun! Try streaming our Epic Family Dance Party Playlist.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been thrust into extremely difficult and unprecedented days. It’s important to be kind to yourself.

When school’s not in session, regular routines often go out the window. Here are some tips for adding structure to your family’s day.

There’s no doubt about it: trying to juggle working from home with children is challenging. These activity ideas will help you out!

Through yoga, kids learn how to find a sense of inner calm and self-esteem as well as developing flexibility, strength, and balance.

Even while social distancing, families can get out for walks in their neighbourhood. Here are some ideas to keep things fun and fresh.

Even in self-isolation, your kids can keep on learning through play, using active games to keep them moving and learning at home.

Madison Munro might have been born in Hinton, Alta., and raised in Truro, N.S., but she is a Caper at heart. At just 23 years old, Munro has already raised expectations of sport in our community in her trailblazing role as the CBU Capers men’s basketball assistant coach. She was the 2019-2020 season’s only woman … Continued

It can be difficult to keep time on screens—from computers to TV to tablets—in check. Here are some tips for how to do it.

CBRM Recreation, in partnership with FrameWork Cycle & Fitness, is currently offering a Try A Fat Bike program in various communities within the CBRM. Why fat tire bike? Why try a fat tire bike? Fat bikes are durable, versatile, comfortable, and can go places you’ve never cycled before. Make no mistake, although these bikes handle … Continued