Why some doctors are now prescribing outdoor time in nature
We all understand that spending time outdoors in nature has a positive effect on our health, but what if doctors could write an official prescription for it? Thanks to a new Canadian program, they...
View Article10 tiny mindfulness habits to try with your family
“The power of the present” was a concept I explored in my twenties and one that I embraced as I moved through certain ups and downs in life. I participated in daily yoga classes, enjoyed candlelit...
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How a passionate cycling advocate is helping youth get active and engaged
Cat Weaver is doing something special for her community. She’s teaching at-risk teens how to live healthy, purposeful lives—one pedal-stroke at a time. Here’s how she founded Trips for Kids Ottawa,...
View ArticleCoping strategies to help manage the “baby blues”
Editor’s note: This post was updated on May 9, 2022. Bringing a new baby home is exciting, but can also be a challenge. Baby blues, or a feeling of sadness after a new baby, is extremely common, and...
View ArticleHow to curb your pandemic blues: Choose to move every day
Looking back, I can say that I managed well during the early months of the pandemic. Hunkered down with my family, we held it together. But about a month ago, as the pandemic carried on, I realized I...
View ArticleThe key to flourishing in 2021—it’s simpler than you think
It’s been a long road from 2020. There’s no doubt that we’ve had to manage in tough circumstances for a long time, coping with COVID-19 in whatever way we can. By now, a lot of us are very tired and...
View ArticleWhy self-care isn’t selfish
Self-care seems to be all the rage these days, with magazines, blogs, and celebrities extolling the benefits of massages, week-long cleanses, and yoga retreats. And while these things are all amazing,...
View ArticleHow to stay active and healthy in the first weeks after delivery
There’s a reason childbirth has another name: labour. You’ve worked so hard to deliver your baby. You have also spent nine months growing a whole new life inside your body. You are amazing! So now...
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Yoga techniques to help your kids sleep
Sleep has always been a challenge in my house, for children and adults alike. Sleep affects everything from our overall energy level to mood to even our academic and professional skills. One thing...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about your kids, sports, and mental health
As the mom of three kids who have been involved in multiple sports over the years ranging from hockey to soccer to basketball to dance to baseball to rugby to running to swimming (and I’m sure I’ve...
View ArticleFree apps and websites that will get your kids moving
Even if your children enjoy time in front of screens, it doesn’t mean it always has to be sedentary time. There are several ways to keep your youngsters moving at home while also using digital...
View Article5 active and fun ways to commute to school with kids
The best balm for kids’ and adults’ pandemic-weary souls exists outside. Nature, in all seasons, offers a way to refresh our minds, get our bodies moving, and take a big, collective deep breath....
View ArticleHow children’s physical deconditioning adds to inactivity
In recent years, children’s inactivity has become regarded as a major public health issue. When people try to identify the root causes, they cite reasons ranging from smartphones to dangerous streets...
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This camp director is moving mountains to empower teenage girls—for free
Kim McMullen was an unhappy teenager. “Low self-esteem, body-image issues, unhealthy relationships… I struggled with all of it,” McMullen remembers. “And throughout those years, I was extremely unkind...
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Simple resources for keeping your kids active this summer + free printables
Every June as the school year comes to an end, my kids start asking about our library’s summer reading club. They can’t wait to sign up for the program and receive their goodie bags filled with a...
View ArticleWeThe15 campaigns for over 1 billion people
Hall of Fame NFL player Mike Singletary once remarked, “Do you know what my favourite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.” It’s a firmly held belief that all kids have the right to play. But...
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Should kids be physically active while sick?
Is your child sick… yet again? Does it feel like there’s a revolving door of illnesses making their way into our home? It’s not just in your imagination. Kids get an average 6 to 8 colds per year and...
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Children’s anxiety and the decline of play
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in anxiety and depression among children and youth was widely reported. Studies in many countries, including Canada and the United States, documented the...
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Fuelling young athletes before evening games
I know that there are a million other parents like me who love to watch their kids compete, are busy driving here, there, and everywhere, and are tight on time but want to make sure they are...
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How to support your child’s class in their physical activity goals
Teachers have a lot of kids (and feelings!) to manage and a curriculum to follow. It’s not always easy to get the class active outside of recess and physical education. But it’s important for their...
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5 nutrition hacks for busy families
Life can get hectic, but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your family’s health and wellness. With a bit of planning and some smart hacks, you can ensure that you and your family are getting...
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5 good reasons why kids should play outdoors in winter
With winter can come more colds and flus. But this uptick in illnesses is not likely due to cold air. Instead, it could be due to the fact that we all spend a lot of time cooped up indoors with all...
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52 reasons to take a hike with your child
As a mother of a 10-year-old daughter, finding distraction-free time together is becoming increasingly more difficult. With my daughter active in competitive sports and robotics, a healthy social...
View ArticleOntario school boards sue social media platforms
As reported by the CBC recently, four school boards in Ontario—the public district school boards of Toronto, Peel, and Ottawa-Carleton, along with Toronto’s Catholic board—plan to take social media to...
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