From spectator to player: nurture your child’s sports aspirations
That enthusiasm watching can quickly turn into a desire to play
5 innovative approaches to physical activity in kindergarten
Most of these schools hold all their lessons outside
5 steps to finding fun birthday party activities for kids
Invest five minutes for a fun, rewarding kids experience
Video shows what happens when “play” becomes “practice”
Kids pay a high cost for early specialization
Parent expectations in soccer: How to tell if your child is having fun and learning skills
Watching your child’s team play or practice will give you a hint
5 ways to plan an active play date for your toddler
Play dates are a great way for adults to get in some grown-up conversation and for kids to build friendships and have fun being active.
These students are encouraged not to walk in the halls
How one school has encouraged activity in a creative way
Team sports for girls bring success on and off the field
Better health, relationships, and scholastic performance
In Québec, kids don’t play hockey games until they have the skills
The right start leads to life-long enjoyment
It is possible to be a casual hockey player. Here’s how
You can play for fun in leagues, at local arenas, and in backyard rinks
USA Hockey takes a page from Canada’s playbook
The key is to develop players over the long term
Does your child want to give up? Cultivate a growth mindset
Hard work and determination are more important than raw talent
Kids who specialize too early often get the short end of the hockey stick
Best way to ensure success is participation in multiple sports
6 steps to teaching sportsmanship to kids
It all starts with the behaviour of adult role models
5 amazingly active Halloween costume ideas
From superheroes to everyday heroes
How my kids make my life better—and push me to be a better parent
My son and daughter enrich my life in so many ways
How geocaching can get your family outside, moving, and having fun
All you need is a mobile device with GPS and a sense of adventure
5 ways to make the walk to school more fun
Whether you walk to school with your kids every day or you choose to try it just this week, it’s always a great start to a child’s day. Activity in the morning will even get them ready to learn.
How to support the “air traffic control system” of your child’s brain
Executive function is a set of mental skills that work like the air traffic control tower at a busy airport. It’s a key part of development in the early years.
Do your kids get enough physical activity at daycare? Here’s why you should care
As a parent, you have the power to change things
Size matters when it comes to playing fields for kids
Children need an age-appropriate space to feel comfortable and have fun
How to get your child started in soccer
The right sort of exposure depends on the age of your child
Playground zen, or how I learned to keep worrying but let my kid fall
Stay in the moment and trust your children to take a chance
Free play is the best summer school!
Try to find time to let your kids enjoy unstructured activities
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