How to Keep Quarantined Children Active and Healthy

Play is an essential way children learn and grow—especially during a pandemic lockdown

The pandemic self-quarantine is a chance to new ways to engage and educate your child. Odua Images/Shutterstock

The battle against the spread of COVID-19 requires social distancing or confinement that radically changes the way we live with our children and adolescents.

As physical and health education (PHE) teachers responsible for the health education courses offered at l’ Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) for future teachers, we have some advice for families living in confinement to help parents and children lead the healthiest and most active lives possible.