
How to give kids outdoor independence
Think “age appropriate”, as opposed to “over protective”

3 steps to prep your child for back-to-school bicycling
This September turn back-to-school into bike-to-school

8 ways to get outside and have fun with your kids this summer
Get you and your little ones moving in playful ways

8 ways to make hiking fun for little kids
Make hiking a fun outdoor activity for the whole family

How to have all the fun of camping without leaving home
Plan a fun backyard campout and give your kids a taste of this fantastic summer activity

How to share the love of outdoors with new Canadians
Why not reach out to newcomers and introduce them to your love of being active outdoors

How to enjoy outdoor adventures with your baby
I’m on the other side now, with two children aged two and four years old. I want to tell you this simply and clearly: you can do everything you did pre-kids with kids. But there is a little shifting that has to occur.

Let them get dirty and other tips for getting kids active in nature
Parents can address nature-deficit disorder by nurturing nature-based play in the outdoors

How to make golf fun for kids
The skills your kids learn playing golf can help them in other sports

6 fun household hacks for active toddlers
Once you have an active toddler, it’s important to teach them basic movement skills like how to run, jump, and throw. These hacks will keep them moving at home.

10 ways to make biking fun for kids
Riding a bike can be one of life’s great pleasures! For a lot of young kids just starting out, though, it can be challenging. Try these tips to help encourage your little one.

How to give a baby massage
Massage can help your baby relax, sleep, and eat better—plus, it’s a great way to bond with your little one. Here’s how to do it.

6 ways to develop movement skills at the park
Get outdoors and discover all that spring has to offer

18 ways to get kids to go outside
Many kids are growing up in urban environments and aren’t moving enough. But playing outside is an important way for kids to develop movement skills. Here are some tips for how to encourage outdoor play.

10 creative ways to develop physical literacy that don’t involve playing sports
There are lots of ways kids who aren’t into sports can develop physical literacy and fundamental movement skills.

Trainability: How far can training and practice take your child?
Training response in children varies widely according to age and genetics

Tips for embracing winter in Canada
Cold weather is no reason to hide under the blankets

If you have to cut players from your team, there’s a right way to do it
Being cut from a team sucks. But there are four factors that can improve the experience of getting cut for everyone involved.

Active for Life podcast: John O’Sullivan from Changing the Game
A frank discussion about how to create positive changes in the world of kids’ sport

10 tips for a healthy and active holiday season
How you can establish an active holiday tradition

Sports gone wild: How to deal with parents screaming in the stands
Let’s give the game back to the kids

How to deal with parent peer pressure
Learn how to separate the signal from the noise

5 ways to assess your child’s pain
Accurate diagnosis is crucial to managing discomfort

Tips on how to manage the back to school madness
Savvy moms share their strategies