Tag: coronavirus

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 14 ways to celebrate with him close to home this year.

Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, there are ways to get kids excited about nature and the outdoor world—even if you don’t have a backyard.

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 activity that’s simple to plan, free, safe, and incredibly beneficial for our kids during this pandemic? Unstructured nature play.

With some schools reopening, a Quebec teacher tells the CBC that while students and teachers are happy to be back, there’s a lot of uncertainty too.

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.

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

During this time of COVID-19, moms have been called on to do even more than usual. Here’s how to celebrate them on Mother’s Day.

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

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.

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.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still have family fun at home over the Easter weekend with these activity ideas.

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!

It’s not easy to be shuttered indoors during COVID-19, but these are some simple ways to help kids stay active and distracted.

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.