by Zamin Qureshi | Dec 6, 2022 | Kids, Experts, Family, Guidelines, Report Cards, Science and research
On October 4, we launched the 2022 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Since then, we spoke with Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, Scientific Director at ParticipACTION, to hear her thoughts and insights on the Report Card grades and evidence....
by ParticipACTION | May 2, 2022 | Family, Kids, Parenting, Screen Time
Put away the screens for a while & get moving instead Tablets. Phones. Computers. TVs. These screens have been our saving grace over the past couple of years for obvious reasons. While it’s OK to take some time for self-care or lounging, it’s also...
by ParticipACTION | Mar 26, 2022 | Family, Benefits, Kids, Parenting
Spending time at home can be fun & active with physical activity Take a deep breath and say it with us, Canada, “We got this.” There really is no way of understating it, the pandemic is obviously continuing to impact the way we live our lives. However,...
by ParticipACTION | Feb 1, 2022 | Family
In Canada, the cold and dark winters can create many mental health challenges for us, partly due to barriers to getting active outside. However, outdoor physical activity can help us manage stress and lead to improved mental and physical health. In winter, we should...
by ParticipACTION | Nov 1, 2021 | Family
At Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), excellence, access and inclusion fuel our belief in sharing the transformative power of dance to change lives for the better. NBS knows how dance affects our bodies, minds and souls. We know it because we live it...
by ParticipACTION | Nov 17, 2020 | Family, Mental health, Screen Time, Teens
“If parents & guardians use their screens a lot, it’s likely their kids do, too.” Teens and screens: these days, it’s almost impossible to see one without the other. From e-learning to social media to gaming, many young Canadians are...