


Fuelling young athletes before evening games
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.

Mental training for athletes: Helping youth in sports excel and find joy
It’s not just pro athletes who benefit from mental training—young athletes can too! Learn what your child has to gain here.

Is your child playing the wrong sport?
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.

9 books that will get kids moving and exploring—from toddlers to teens
Despite our best efforts to get our kids moving, sometimes they need to get inspiration elsewhere. That’s where these great books come in.

20 simple ways to get active with your kids after school this fall
When kids get home from school full of energy, here’s some inspiration for ways to get active together as a family.

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.

This camp director is moving mountains to empower teenage girls—for free
Kim McMullen created Girl in the Wild to empower teenage girls, help them find their inner strength, and develop confidence.

Introducing your child to the sport of cricket
Cricket is gaining momentum as a fun physical activity option in schools across Canada. Learn more about why the sport is so great for kids.

Can technology help kids connect with nature?
Is there room in kids’ outdoor time for screens and apps? Learn how some Canadian programs are using tech to enhance experiences in nature.

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.

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.

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.

6 of the best winter outdoor physical activities for kids
Winter is a great time for kids to try new sports. Here are a few of the best ones to get into this season!

How to get into speed skating in Canada (at any age)
Speed skating is a fun, fast-paced sport that kids (and adults) can get into at any age. Here’s everything you need to know.

What you need to know about your kids, sports, and mental health
Not only professional athletes face mental health issues. Learn what to be aware of when it comes to your child, sports, and mental health.

If we want children to learn, we need to let them move
Movement enhances kids’ learning. Find out more about how active play and physical activity can help boost their brain power!

When it’s not worth the fight: 9 small ways to change screen time habits
Instead of fighting kids about their screen use, try these small and realistic changes to form healthy family habits around screens.

How important is homework for kids in 2021?
Some people feel that homework is key to developing of independent learning skills, while others think it should stay in the classroom.

Skateboarding’s Olympic debut
Skateboarding has developed in a lot of different directions over the years. This summer, for the first time, it’s an official sport at the Olympics in Tokyo.

When are your kids ready to ride bikes independently?
How do parents know when their kids are ready to bike independently? These tips will help inform you while building your kids’ confidence too.

Free and fun challenge inspires kids to get outside and running
Olympian Andre De Grasse teamed up with a Montreal teen to start the RACE WITH ME! Virtual Challenge, an initiative to encourage kids to run.

Leadership lessons: Olympic gold medalist Adam Kreek on how youth sport builds successful adults
Canadian Olympian Adam Kreek reflects on the influence of positive coaches in his career and offers tips for sports parents.

How a passionate cycling advocate is helping youth get active and engaged
Through Trips for Kids Ottawa, Cat Weaver is doing something special for her community: teaching youth how to ride bikes.

Wrestling the sisterhood: Olympic gold medalist Carol Huynh on inclusion and camaraderie
Inclusion and belonging have been underlying themes throughout Olympian Carol Huynh’s entire athletic career.