
The role multisport plays in raising a happy, healthy child athlete
By playing multiple sports, the idea is that kids will experience fewer overuse injuries, less burnout, and less dropout from activity.

5 fun ways to get active during Thanksgiving weekend
This Thanksgiving weekend, these fun ideas will have your family creating memories together while getting active at the same time!

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.

The power of play: Why outdoor child-led movement at school is important
The Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) program helps to increase opportunities for child-directed outdoor play throughout the school day.

Tips, benefits & 6 cool tricks you can do with a skipping rope
Here’s how to help your child master the basics of a skipping rope, so they can then try these six fun tricks!

What parents need to know about sensitive periods in physical development
When kids go through these sensitive development periods, actively stimulating certain potential capacities produces quick improvement.

How you can use physical activity to help your child with ADHD
My son has ADHD, and we’ve found some physical activities he can do at school that keep him from disrupting the class.

5 fun ways to teach your baby about object permanence
Playing games with babies to show them that people and items exist even when they can’t see them helps develop object permanence.

How to get your tween moving—when it’s the last thing they feel like doing
The tween years are hard. Check out these ideas to get your child active (hint: they incorporate some of your tween’s favourite things!).

20 active loot bag ideas
Traditionally, loot bags are full of candy and treats. Why not change that up and stock them with fun, active toys for kids?

Please don’t take my child’s sports and activities away from them again
A year and a half into the pandemic, I worry about the impact of further restrictions on my kids’ mental health.

Yoga techniques to help your kids sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is so important for us. Something that’s helped my own sleep, as well as my son’s, is yoga.

Sports and activities for Canadian kids with disabilities
More communities are offering adapted and inclusive sports programs for kids with disabilities. Here are some examples across Canada.

How my son’s broken arm taught me the value of risk-taking
I understand the value of risky and adventurous play. On the other hand, I’ve also seen it not turn out so well—with my own child.

Fun & active birthday party theme ideas
The best birthday parties start with a theme. Check out this awesome list of fun ideas for your child’s birthday party.

How to stay active and healthy in the first weeks after delivery
After you give birth to your beautiful new baby, this advice will help you through the challenging first few weeks of new motherhood.

Revisiting the discussion: Does your kid suck?
In this Q&A, we take questions from and offer advice to parents who are concerned about their kids struggling in sports.

Why self-care isn’t selfish
Self-care isn’t just face masks or smoothie bowls. Check out these simple ideas for how parents can take time for self-care during the day.

5 tips for limiting screen time without conflict
If you’re trying to reduce your kids’ screen time while avoiding another family feud, here are some tips to help get you started.

Independent group taking charge of safe sport in Canada
The Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada will be overseeing a new approach to achieving safe sport in the country.

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.

Play is what we need: How cities responded when playgrounds were closed
During the pandemic, cities got creative in making play-friendly parks, streets, and other areas for families to enjoy.

Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Benoît Huot on what it means to be a champion
At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Benoît Huot will be a host of Team Canada Champion Chats, four live talks with Olympians and Paralympians.