Overview

As your child grows and develops, they begin to learn about play and how they interact with others. They learn to take part in games and activities by themselves and with others. These skills help your child become more independent as they get older.

Pediatric rehabilitation can help if your child is having challenges in these areas of development.

Areas under play and activity

As your child moves around and does more things for themselves, keeping them safe and healthy can be a challenge. Learn about how to keep your child active and how much activity is healthy. Find out how to lower the risk of injury and falls.

Remember to talk to your healthcare providers for any questions or concerns that you have.

Physical activity

• Canadian 24-Hour movement guidelines
• Fitness: Teaching your child to stay active
• Physical activity for children and teens
• Learning about physical activity for teens

Play and recreation

• Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines
• Preschoolers: Helping your child explore
• Active play for young children
• Fitness: Teaching your child to stay active
• Physical activity for children and teens
• Learning about physical activity for teens

Screen time

• Balancing screen time
• Learning about healthy cell phone habits in your teen
• Learning about healthy gaming habits in children and teens
• Learning about supporting your teen's social life online
• Talking to your child about appropriate online behavior
• Screen time and digital media: Advice for parents of school-aged children and teens

Safety

• Backyard safety for children
• Playground safety
• Quick tips: Using backpacks safely
• Sledding and tobogganing
• Take the bike helmet YES test: How to properly fit a helmet for biking
• Take the playground safety YES test: Playground safety checklist