Credited with making the greatest comeback in sports history, Silken Laumann weaves her story through a focus on inspiring us into action to improve the physical activity of children and youth.  A dynamic and humourous speaker, Silken challenges our fear-based, no risk approach to parenting children.  She encourages people to envision the kind of schools and communities that are wanted, and then work together to reverse “the terrible tide of obesity and inactivity” in our neighbourhoods.

Focus Questions

Silken Laumann is passionate about active play in children’s lives.  She talks about modeling this play in ways that support a healthy lifestyle that will enhance successful lifelong learning.

• What can you do to encourage the development of this type of community?
• What are the roles and responsibilities of
  • Parents?
  • Schools?
  • Community?
• Why is this an important area in the education sector?
• What other health initiatives are presently at work in your schools and community?
• How can you become involved?