Being active with children has so many benefits. We can categorize these benefits into three main areas, physical, social and emotional. Physical activities help children develop gross motor skills, which help with balance, coordination, alertness and body awareness. Playing with other children teaches important social skills. Interacting with parents, grandparents and family caregivers helps forge strong bonds and improves children’s self-confidence. Come play with your child at Preschoolers on the Move. This free, drop-in program is for parents and family caregivers with infants to 5 year olds. It runs at the Qualicum Commons Gym, Wednesdays from 9-11 am.