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Active Kids, Healthy Kids

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Physical activity: Be a role model

As a parent, you set the example your children will follow. Getting out and being physically active is a great and fun way to spend time together as a family.

The Canadian Paediatric Society has ideas to help you make activity a priority for your family. Have a look at our videos or find more resources specific to your child's age by clicking on one of the links above.

  • Physical activity: Be a role model

    Physical activity: Be a role model

  • Activity: Are your kids getting enough?

    Activity: Are your kids getting enough?

  • Sit less, move more!

    Sit less, move more!

We have a number of articles to help your kids get active and feel good!

Be active every day

  • Physical activity for children and youth
  • When is my child ready for sports?

Eat well

  • Healthy eating for children
  • Healthy snacks for children
  • Nutrition for your young athlete

Play!

  • Playtime with your baby: Learning and growing in the first year
  • Your busy toddler: Games, toys and play in the second year of life

Be smart with screens

  • Screen time and young children
  • Screen time and digital media
  • Social media: What parents should know

Sleep well

  • Healthy sleep for your baby and child
  • Teens and sleep: Why you need it and how to get enough

Additional resources

  • Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (0-4 years)
  • Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Children and Youth (5-17 years)

Find additional resources in your community. 

Last updated: July 2022

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