Did you know that expressing gratefulness has benefits to not only the person who is receiving it, but also to the person expressing it? Check out this post to learn some fun ways to practice gratitude

Looking for some ways to embrace fall this September? Well look no further as the following 4 activities can be a great way to explore all the changes that happen during fall in a mindful and playful way.

Wondering what you can do to get the kiddos ready for the upcoming year - well, as you may have guessed it, you can use PLAY as a helper on this topic. Here are 5 ways to get children ready for the start of the school transition in a playful way.

Play is important for children's development and it is also important for the family unit. No matter what your family unit looks like playing is important to build relationships, to communicate, problem solve and build important skills. This blog goes through not only why it is important but how parents/guardians can engage in play with their child/children.

Vestibular what?!! Let’s dig in to what this system is and how we can ensure it is functioning at it’s peak to allow children to play at their best.

Building physical literacy skills through outdoor play is a great way to boost confidence, health and wellness at any age.

What does science have to say about play? While at one time play was seen as a waste of time, there is a growing consensus in the scientific community that play is not frivolous; it helps to build a strong healthy brain. Play has been shown to have both direct and indirect effects on brain structure and on the way our brain functions.

Feeling a little skeptical of allowing your child to play in the mud, here are some benefits that may persuade you the next time your child bee-lines it for the mud.

Play leads to a healthy brain, a healthy body and healthy relationships.

With Spring Break and Easter upon us, it can be a great time to spend some time together and have fun with those old household items. Here are some fun ways to reuse those wonderful fillable plastic eggs on Easter and the following weeks this spring,

The Kid’s Map of Lethbridge highlights some of the best play opportunities in our community. Families are encouraged to pick up a map, find inspiring places to explore, and get outside and play!

Sensory play: how it works, what it's good for, and how to do it!

When you hear the term literacy, do you think of the ability to read and write? The word ‘literacy’ can also describe other skills. The Australia Sports Commission defines physical literacy as building the skills, knowledge and behaviors that give us the confidence and motivation to lead active lives.

Exploring the 5 Levels of Children’s Friendships through the use of Robert Selman’s framework; this framework can help families understand how friendships develop and change within childhood.

Are you looking for new ways to connect and play with your child? Being in tuned with their love language may be of help; check out this blog entry to learn more!

The Lethbridge Play Charter identifies 12 attributes that we believe makes play quality. But what do they mean? We’ve broken them down to make sure we are all on the same page!

As the summer winds down, you might be running out of things to do or want to get the most out of the summer with your children. LETHBRIDGE PLAYS is here to help with 31 Days of Play! 

For many adults, our earliest and favorite memories are of play. Time spent playing with family and friends forms our earliest social connections. Play is a building block for learning and behavior.