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10 free or low-cost ways for kids and families to be active

Explore some free or low cost ideas to get the whole family moving that are fun, playful and provide quality time together.

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How will you move today? Free and low-cost ideas for teens

We all know that being active is good for us, and finding ways to move that you enjoy makes it easier to stay active regularly.

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Getting kids to move more and sit less

Physical activity and movement are essential for long-term health and forming healthy habits that last a lifetime.

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Easy ways to get babies and toddlers moving daily

From tummy time, to crawling and playing pretend, discover practical tips to get babies, toddlers and preschoolers moving more every day.

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How to make walking more interesting for kids

Family walks offer a great opportunity to get the kids outside and off their screens, while still getting your own daily movement in.

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How to get active with your kids when you’re time poor

Active play is an essential part of childhood development. However, less than 1 in 5 school-aged children are meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines.

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Finding the balance between physical activity and sedentary behaviour

When it comes to growing good habits, the whole day matters. Striking the balance between being active, sitting, and sleeping supports kids to be at their best.

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Fun ideas to get your family moving

Being active is great for the whole family. Step away from the screens and get moving together for better physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

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How to overcome challenges to increasing children’s physical activity

Many people assume that being active comes naturally to children. However, health statistics show that our kids might need a little help getting moving.

Better bones in childhood to last a lifetime

What we do today impacts our health for tomorrow. Many of our health behaviours in childhood and young adulthood have a massive impact on our health as an adult.

Preschool FUNdamentals at home: Easy and fun activities to practice basic movement skills at home

Fundamental movement skills (FMS) are basic movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching. These skills develop during the preschool years and support healthy growth and development in children.

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