Age of Child: 10-12

Is your child feeling overcommitted to or overwhelmed by competitive sports? Here’s how you can help address it.

A coaching philosophy answers critical questions: What are your priorities as a coach? How will you foster a love for the game in your players? How will you balance competition with development?

An Australian study finds that kids who participate in sports are more likely to do better on tests, have better school attendance, and be accepted to university.

Often associated with carefree childhood memories, the simple motion of swinging back and forth is more than just sitting around. It’s a heart-pumping and brain-boosting workout!

Inspired by summer reading challenges, here’s how to beat the summer slide, develop physical literacy, and get active this summer.

Learn why risky play is so important for kids and try this useful tip to keep yourself from jumping in to intervene (we know it’s hard!).

As parents and educators, we’re always looking for creative, new-to-us games to teach our children. These eight games from different countries are fun, active, and can help expose kids to different cultures.

Tiffany Leung shares her breakdancing journey—and tips for sports parents—as she gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Here’s an overview of common sports injuries kids get and why they happen, plus some useful tips for helping your kids avoid them.

By incorporating positive and mindful activities into your family’s morning routine, you can help start the day off on the right foot.

Unique, outside-the-classroom experiences hold a lot of value for our kids. Here’s why I like taking my kids out of school for vacation from time to time.

When it’s snowy and chilly outside, these chores will help get kids moving and helping out the family.

This year, my daughter and I set a goal: the 52 Hike Challenge. Every week, we’ll try to get out together in nature for a hike.

You can play so many games with a parachute! Try these fun activities with the kids in your life.

These are fun and simple ways to boost your French immersion child’s love of the language and make French a part of your life.

This guide to age-appropriate chores will help instill life skills and responsibility in your child, whether they’re a toddler or middle schooler.

Eating the right foods can give kids the energy and stamina they need to perform. Check out these simple—and tasty—tips for fuelling young athletes.

Try these fun and spooky Halloween activities for kids! From bike rides to corn mazes, discover joyful and eerie adventures for the whole family.

From balancing tricks to target practice, discover 12 fun-filled games your kids can play with bean bags. Ideal for at-home activities!

Engage your kids with these fun and active frisbee games!

It’s not just pro athletes who benefit from mental training—young athletes can too! Learn what your child has to gain here.

Learn about early sports specialization in children and why researchers and experts are cautioning parents that this trend isn’t great for young kids.

Is your child truly enjoying their sport? Learn how to prevent them from playing the wrong one and maximize the benefits of sports for kids.

Get your kids in the game with 10 fun and effective baseball drills and games! Improve skills, have fun, and build teamwork. Perfect for young athletes.