Topics: Tips

If you’ve chosen to homeschool your kids this year, these tips and ideas will help you become an active homeschool family.

Growing up, my son just wasn’t into in sports. I’ve since learned that sports are just one way to be active—and that physical activity should be enjoyable.

It’s one thing to talk about limiting screen time, but another to actually do it. So we asked our readers how you keep your kids active and off screens.

What to do when your kids are melting faster than an abandoned popsicle? These activity ideas will help keep them cool.

Riding a bike can be one of the most freeing activities. Here are some of the current best practices for how to raise a skilled, bike-loving rider.

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.

I often find that my kids stay entertained longer when they engage in self-directed, open-ended play using loose parts from around our home. Here’s how to get your child started.

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.

Plus eight simple strategies you can add to your toolbox to support children as they work through feelings of anxiety or stress.

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

It’s natural to feel stressed right now—stress is a normal reaction to fear. These techniques will help you and your kids release that tension and anxiety.

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

If you’re struggling to cope with stress or anxiety brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may find meditation can help calm your mind and emotions.

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

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.

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.

We talked to a registered dietitian about nutrition for kids who are always on the move.

Cross-country skiing is a lot of fun, but it can take time for kids to get into it. Here are some tips for helping them along the way.

My family loves cross-country skiing on groomed trails, but we discovered early on that it’s a lot of fun to venture off the track.

Cross-country skiing is an affordable winter sport that’s relatively easy to learn for all ages and athletic abilities.

We’ve all heard the saying—there’s no bad weather, only poor clothing. Here are some tips for dressing appropriately for outdoor play.

Managing screen time isn’t just something parents need to do for their kids. It’s also something we need to do for ourselves.

On an outdoor rink, you’ll get fresh air, mountain or forest views, and snowbanks to jump in too.