


#ProjectActiveFamily: We’ve got mail (from you)
Parents want realistic strategies for staying active

12 active games to make your Halloween party a hit
Expend all that extra sugar energy with these fun games

Executive function is the key to success in school
Learn how children develop executive function

How to get kids ready for school before September
School readiness is child’s play

Mindfulness for families: 7 tips to get you started
Learning how to thrive through life’s challenges

Create your own back-to-school bike rodeo
A fun way to practice bike safety with neighbours

10 ways I’m going to be in the moment this Mother’s Day
A few ideas to help mom connect with the kids on her special day

How to introduce your child to golf
The skills your kids learn playing golf can help them in other sports

Why gardening is a great activity for kids
This spring activity can offer a multitude of benefits for children

It’s recess, do you know what your children are doing?
Hopefully they’re jumping, climbing, and spinning

Schools can win a visit from Jenn Heil or Bo Hedges by registering for the Canada Games Activity Challenge
This challenge will help children get into the habit of being active every day

9 fun and active gifts for the kids on your list
These active gift ideas will ensure kids stay in motion and have fun doing it

4 ways to support your child to be physically active in kindergarten
Physical literacy is important to their first year of school

10 fun ways you can transform the game of tag
Creative new wrinkles on a cool classic

7 kid-friendly games to play on trail walks and nature hikes
Creative ideas to keep the momentum going

Turn your kids into active, nature ninjas with this fun twist on a scavenger hunt
Where the activity becomes the hunt!

12 reasons yoga is great for kids
It’s not just for adults

Activity journal gets girls active in summer 2016
The Fitness Journal for Girls helps them stay active throughout the year

How this Vancouver school created lasting change in their community
School encouraged walking, cycling, and other “people-powered” forms of transit

Make memories and build skills with these fun childhood experiences
24 ways to play, rain or shine

Stop talking about “risky play” for kids and use “adventurous” instead
Understanding the difference between objective and perceived risk

Fat biking: How to get your kids to ride cycling’s biggest trend
Enjoy more riding, over more surfaces, during more seasons

Do you know what to do if your child gets a concussion?
How to recognize the signs of a concussion

How to be an active example for your kids: advice from the pros
You can model active, healthy choices for your kids