So you want your community to be a place where more people are active. How can you make that vision come true?
Take steps by
* being active yourself;
* working with your neighbours to improve your community;
* helping everyone in your community feel they belong.
Start by Being Active Yourself
When you’re active, others are inspired to be more […]
Being active outdoors connects us to nature and helps us have balance in our lives. Outdoors, we’re away from the TV, telephone, computer, and other time-consuming, sit-down activities.
While being active outdoors, we become role models for our children, friends, and neighbours. When we’re active as part of a group or team, we build the bonds […]
What Is an Active, Healthy Community?
An active, healthy community is a place where everyone can live safely and get involved in activities they enjoy. People feel connected and are quick to volunteer and help each other out. Everyone has easy access to safe places to be active. The community offers inviting and affordable public parks […]
Do you remember playing on the swings, slides and monkey bars when you were a kid? The natural play spaces children enjoy today often look quite different from traditional playgrounds.
This article explains:
* What a natural play space is.
* The types of activities a natural play space can accommodate.
* Why a natural play space is so […]
Do you remember biking and walking everywhere when you were young? Much has changed since then. Many of these changes can seem like barriers to getting around on foot or by bicycle.
For example, many communities have grown in size. Our streets have become wider and busier. It may not seem as safe to cross them […]
Many parents enrol their children in sports to build their child’s character and self-esteem.
Self-esteem is the feeling of self-worth that determines how valuable and competent we feel.
The interactions kids have with teammates, coaches, officials and parents shape how kids feel about themselves.
Critical periods for boosting or reducing self-esteem occur in a child’s young life and […]
Going for a walk every day - what a simple way to be healthy! You can reap huge benefits just by stepping out the door each day to walk around your neighbourhood. Walking is good for your heart and lungs, and your muscles and bones.
Being physically active by walking is easier than getting to the […]
Spring is here. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the snow has melted. What do we see after the snow melts? Garbage. The sight of garbage can spoil your experience of the great outdoors, whether you’re in an urban or rural community. And garbage is just one way we affect the environment. […]
There is no single right way to approach workplace wellness programs but winning programs share common success factors. These include commitment from management, employee involvement, adequate resources, and a policy on workplace health that goes hand in hand with the organization’s mission, vision and values.
A Range of Approaches
Although the goal is to eventually have a […]
The vast majority of Americans work for companies with fewer than 100 employees.
Can a small business support workplace wellness? Absolutely! In fact, in some ways it is easier to create a healthy workplace in a small company than in a large corporation.
Limited resources, especially in small companies, can prevent an employer from setting up a […]