There are lots of activities for your toddler to do during the winter – and not just indoor ones too. But after chasing your child endlessly around the park – when is it time to get them involved in some more organized activity? Well here are some handy tips on when and how to get your toddler...

Sometimes it’s hard to get out of the house and socialize when you have a new baby. But just because you have a new addition, doesn’t mean you should become a hermit. It’s time to get out there, meet other new moms and dads, hang out and have some fun. Here are a few ideas to get you...

Healthy Active Living Let’s Get Moving! It’s an important part of growing up, it’s FUN and it’s good for you ! Check out some of the articles for ideas & activities on how parents & kids can be active together: Classic Circle Games | Kick Ball | Skipping Games | Tag! You’re...

These activities require a little preparation on your part, but your children can play them on their own, with you, or with friends/siblings. Winter Wonderland Treasure Hunt Pick something to be the treasure - coins, a toy, sweet treat, etc. Pack the treasure up in a re-sealable container and bury it...

Kick ball is a great game for larger groups when you have access to a baseball diamond or large field marked with your own bases and home plate. Kick Ball All you need is a large rubber ball, a baseball diamond and 16 or more eager players! Kickball is played much the same way as baseball. Divide players...

While it is important to do all that you can to make sure that your little one is active and healthy, it is also just as important to make sure that they are happy in the sort of activity that they are doing. While many toddlers will be too young to join organized sports teams, it is at this early phase...

Somewhere just before two years of age, my son's movements picked up momentum and intensity. Running at great speeds were now the norm, so too were climbing, jumping, stomping and marching. Children quickly learn about movement and perception, cause and affect through the coordination, balance and...

It is important for children to be able to learn and grow with their peers and relate to people their own age. This is not always an easy thing to do, especially in those years before school. It can also be difficult if your little one is very shy. But that does not mean that life has to be lived in...