Age of Child: 4-6

There are some simple ways parents can gauge the state of their child’s physical literacy.

We’re going to have a family dance party to keep our biological hearts healthy

Diversity, as opposed to specialization, is demonstrably beneficial in developing physical literacy

Coaches and parents should place more emphasis on skills development than winning

A simple indoor activity that encourages movement and coordination

Success in soccer depends on dribbling, passing and shooting

Hockey Canada’s Corey McNabb talks about the importance of fun

Is it okay for a child to keep switching up their activity of choice?

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to karate

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to hockey

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to soccer

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to basketball

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to swimming

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to gymnastics

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to figure skating

What to do if a kid wants to quit in the middle of a season

A menu of simple, health and nutritious recipes

A reader asks if it’s a good idea for young kids to be on the ice 4 times a week

Non-sporty mom Sara throws a sports-themed birthday party for her son

Q. My 8-year-old son plays hockey and the coach says he has a special talent. He scores a lot of goals and he is one of the stronger players. Given how much he loves the game, should I register him for summer hockey? He liked playing baseball last summer. Your description of your son, and … Continued

Even a young Wayne Gretzky knew that he needed to take a break from hockey at the end of a season

“The best thing a parent can give a child is the chance at a broken arm.” I can’t remember where I heard that. Or who said it. Although I thought it was harsh at first, I got to love the quote because I imagine that most broken arms in children are a result of falling … Continued

With the goal of creating active, outdoor-loving children who grow up to be active, outdoor-loving adults, we created this list of things to do before your little one turns 12.

There is no great risk in introducing your daughter to a particular sport or activity, but you should keep a few things in mind.