How to handle risky play when your child’s friends aren’t allowed
Just because we allow our children to engage in risky play doesn’t mean the parents of our kids’ friends will feel the same way.
How to help your kids connect with nature as the weather cools down
It’s tempting to get cozy as soon as crisp fall weather arrives! Here’s how to help kids enjoy outdoor play as the temperature drops.
The best hockey tips and advice for parents
It’s hockey season! These are some of our most popular hockey articles that offer great tips and advice for parents.
Why kids need free play (and how to protect downtime)
Check out these tips for making time for free play and downtime for your child, while having room for extracurriculars they value.
11 ways to make this a school year to remember
Being prepared can help make back-to-school smoother, so here are some tips to set your family up for success this September!
How to help get your kids back into a schedule and routine
Try these tips and tricks to help get your kids back into a routine and schedule as a new school year starts.
13 ways to help your child overcome sport hesitancy
It’s not uncommon for a child to be hesitant about participating in a sport. Here’s what we as parents can do to help encourage them.
Introducing your kids to rock climbing
Rock climbing is an awesome sport for kids. Here’s everything you need to know about getting your child into it.
Olympic medalist (and new mom) Jennifer Abel’s advice for parents: support, support, support
Olympic diver Jennifer Abel shares her journey in the sport and describes how her parents’ support helped her along the way.
14 cheap (or free!) activities to do with your kids this summer
Getting active doesn’t have to be expensive! Check out these 14 cheap activities your kids can try this summer.
Catching: How to teach kids to catch correctly
Like all fundamental movement skills, catching isn’t a skill that just “happens” on its own. It needs to be learned and developed.
Summer snack ideas for busy kids
It’s helpful to have snacks on hand in the summer that kids can grab for themselves. These recipes will keep them sustained!
7 tips for parents with daughters in sports
Girls often face special challenges in realizing the benefits of sport and activity. Here’s how we can help our daughters.
How to help lessen stress for kids during tryout season
Tryout season is an annual rite of passage that can be a horrible time for everyone involved. Here’s how to help.
How to make hiking with your toddler easy and fun for everyone
Hiking is a great activity to do with your toddler. Here’s how to do it in an easy, manageable way.
7 games to help your child with visual tracking
Visual tracking is the ability to move the eyes around to focus on a moving object. These games will help improve kids’ visual tracking!
Girls in sport: Understanding potential health issues
If your daughter plays sports, it’s important to know about two potential health concerns: the risk of ACL injuries and Female Athlete Triad.
How to create a “movement room” in your home
It’s easy to create a movement space or room in the house where kids can move freely without worrying about breaking something.
6 ways to motivate tweens and teens to get active outdoors
Here’s how to gently encourage your tweens to put down their phone or laptop and get active—and having fun—outside.
8 tips for helping your baby crawl, walk, roll, and more
Every baby is different and hits milestones at their own pace, but there are some easy things you can do to encourage yours to get moving!
How to get active when you’re a non-sporty parent
If you shied away from sports throughout your life, it’s not too late to embrace movement as an adult! Here’s how to do it.
How maturity affects your child’s sport performance
Kids go through the stages of growth and development at different times, which can result in very different sports performance.
When it comes to your health, forget go big or go home
By setting micro habits, you can still achieve your goals, improve your health, and keep active without revamping your life.
How Patrick Chan became an Olympic champion and gold-medal dad
Here’s a look at Patrick Chan’s journey as an elite figure skater, plus tips for parents and kids who want to follow in his footsteps.