I was recently lamenting with a friend about the impact of the pandemic on the Seniors in our community. Many friends living in Long Term Care Facilities have been isolated from their families. We also discussed how parents are looking for meaningful activities for their kids while hoping to find opportunities to teach about kindness. …
Spring Break is showing up a little bit later this year, but it’s still coming! As Camp providers pivot their normal programs to safely serve your family, check here for updates. Active Parents includes every single camp we come across because we want to help parents (and kids!) choose the coolest camps that complement their …
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Cross-Country skiing in the Burlington and Hamilton areas is a great way to get outside and be active, all while maintaining a safe physical distance. Here’s where you can cross-country ski near you.
Here are 40+ things to do on Family Day just for you! Everything from indoor, outdoor and virtual – we’ve got all the bases covered!
If you’ve been cleaning and purging your no-longer-loved items, we know exactly where to take your goods to donate them in the Hamilton and Burlington areas. Let’s give those pieces a second chance at life!
Thank you to Level Up Oakville for taking the time to tell us all about the benefits of robotics classes for kids. Find out more about Level Up Oakville by clicking here.
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2021 will mark our first quarantine Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean you can still spread love and joy! Use our Virtual Valentine’s Day ideas and get your love and hearts flowing!
Spread some love and kindness by making and sending Valentines for Veterans in Canada’s Armed Forces.
Want to know how your kid’s day of at-home school was? Here are a few questions to ask that aren’t “how was your virtual school day”
Raise your hand if you’re stuck at home and bored…me too! Let’s play some winter Bingo! to pass the time, shall we?
This past year has been one for the history books, so why not help your kids remember it with their own COVID-19 Printable Time Capsule? We’ve gathered some great printable options and curated them below. There is even an option for adults!
Since in inception in 2014, Active Parents has aimed to serve parents in the Halton and Hamilton communities with tools and tips to make parenting easier. Every so often we like to check in and see what you need and how we can better deliver exactly what you’re looking for.
Virtual school means virtual recess – but instead of having a big schoolyard to play in with their friends, our kids need to get some fresh air on their own. Here are some ideas on how to make virtual recess better.
We asked our toddler experts – parents – how to keep a toddler entertained at home during the lockdown. Here’s what they said.
Looking for a new read? Check out our coverage on #BurlOn’s Little Free Libraries, and swap out an old favourite, for a new summer read!
Take the kids on a stroll or drive through a Burlington neighbourhood overflowing with holiday charm and whimsy. Welcome to Frosty’s Village! Welcome to frosty’s village Just off of Maple Avenue in Burlington, there is a magical place where Christmas comes to life in the form of “Frosty’s Village”. Frosty’s Village is an incredible display …
We will all be celebrating New Year’s Eve at home this year, but that doesn’t mean it won’t still be amazing! I know I’m not the only one who’s excited to bid a not-so-fond farewell to 2020! And to help speed up the send-off, we’ve put together ways to say goodbye to the current year …
Updated December 24, 2020 Hitting a toboggan hill in Burlington or Hamilton is an excellent way to spend time close to home but still get fresh air during the lockdown. The City of Burlington has designated six locations that are safe for tobogganing and The City of Hamilton has designated four hills.
Write a letter to a senior living away from their family during the lockdown and brighten their day with your kindness.
What Can We Do During Lockdown? Hamilton and Halton (and almost all of Ontario) have moved into Grey Zone which means we are even more limited on what we can do during this extended break. But here are some ideas to answer the question “What Can We Do Now?”
Step up your Christmas lights drive (or walk) with our printable Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt! Kids will love walking or driving by Christmas Houses in Burlington and Hamilton (and beyond) when they have a mission to complete. Print this scavenger hunt and see how many of the items they can see. It’s a great way …
Our family loves opening our stockings on Christmas morning. It’s like the pre-game show to the big present-opening-party. Here are some of our favourite stocking stuffer ideas, and ones that come highly recommended from our community of parents like you. Stocking Stuffers for little kids Ball Novelty masks Plastic animals Matchbox cars (buy some here) …
It took losing a dog to make us really understand how amazing our community is.
This year has definitely been less-than-fabulous, but there are people in all of our lives who made it stellar with their kindness and compassion. Let’s reward them.
CF Lime Ridge wants you to swap golf clubs for a hockey stick when you play on this winter mini-golf course!
December is here and if you’re racking your brain for new ways to keep your family entertained, we’ve got you covered with our 25 Days of Christmas Fun printable activity calendar.