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 | Sep 2, 2020 | Tips and Tricks, Active Transportation, Kids, Parenting, Report Cards
Leave the car at home on your next trip to work or school This September, back-to-school and work routines are looking a lot different than we’re used to. Families across the country are focused on sending their loved ones back to class or work in the safest way...
by ParticipACTION | Nov 20, 2018 | Tips and Tricks, Family, Intramurals, Kids, Social Supports, Sports, Team
It’s time to rekindle your love for sport & activity After putting in eight – or more – hours at your job, maintaining an active lifestyle can sometimes fall off your post-work to-do list. But, before you chuck those cross-trainers in the bin,...
