Topics: Outdoor play

Here are some tips for locating adaptive and inclusive recreation and sports programming across Canada for your child.

Is there room in kids’ outdoor time for screens and apps? Learn how some Canadian programs are using tech to enhance experiences in nature.

Here’s how to gently encourage your tweens to put down their phone or laptop and get active—and having fun—outside.

Winter is a great time for kids to try new sports. Here are a few of the best ones to get into this season!

Skiing in the mountains isn’t always an accessible or affordable option. Here’s how to stay active as a family without breaking the bank.

Skating and sledding are a load of fun, but why not try something out of the ordinary? Check out this list of 12 unique winter sports.

Getting kids dressed in the winter is a big job, so we asked some experts! Check out these strategies used in schools and childcare centres.

From play to activity ideas to healthy snacks, here are eight memorable articles that our readers loved and shared this year.

It can be tough to feel motivated to get active as a family after school, but this mom has a great tip for doing it successfully.

The Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) program helps to increase opportunities for child-directed outdoor play throughout the school day.

Traditionally, loot bags are full of candy and treats. Why not change that up and stock them with fun, active toys for kids?

During the pandemic, cities got creative in making play-friendly parks, streets, and other areas for families to enjoy.

It can be challenging to find suitable summer activities for kids with disabilities. Here are a few tips for enjoying accessible, inclusive fun!

Parachute’s Safe Kids Week runs from May 30 to June 5 this year, and the theme is #PlaySafeOutdoors. Here’s how to take part.

Olympian Andre De Grasse teamed up with a Montreal teen to start the RACE WITH ME! Virtual Challenge, an initiative to encourage kids to run.

As a parent, it can be scary to let your child play out of your sight. But when done wisely, it has great benefits for kids.

The director of a new B.C. program that prescribes nature time shares what people have to gain from time spent outdoors.

While school is 100% important to me and my family, giving my kids the freedom to play outside every day is just as important.

Winter days are short, but if you spend the season pining for summer, it sure can feel long. Try this instead: lean in and embrace winter!

During the pandemic, what can PE teachers offer our students beyond free play on the playground? Check out these tips and ideas.

In the winter, it’s tempting to hibernate inside. These tips will provide motivation for you and your kids to get outside for active fun!

Kids love to play in fresh snow. With these active ideas, they’ll never run out of games to play outdoors this winter!

These books, for toddlers to teens and all kids in between, celebrate sports, active play, and time spent exploring in nature.

Because everyone should get outside and play this winter, here are some ways to make sure your kids keep warm and play safely.