
Trainability: How far can training and practice take your child?
Training response in children varies widely according to age and genetics

Celebrating the powerful influence of women on International Women’s Day
Who is the most influential woman in your life?

Should my 4-year-old take swimming lessons or gymnastics?
Deciding between one activity or another is choice parents often face

My family is doing a 24-hour digital detox. This is our game plan
Electronic devices are ubiquitous; here’s how to detox for a day

Have fun with this 30-day family physical literacy challenge
Do you want to get more active with your family? Here’s a simple—and fun—way to do just that!

“Screenagers” is a documentary about growing up in the digital age
Learn more about negotiating screen time with your kids

Making change a reality: Tips that will help active habits stick
These strategies can help you realize your goals

Program innovation: Physical literacy for early childhood
Mount Royal University undertakes new program for toddlers and preschoolers

7 winter outdoor play ideas for school-aged kids
Get outside and enjoy snowy days with these fun and active winter play ideas for kids!

Boys and ballet: dance develops strength, balance, discipline
Balance, posture, and strength are universal attributes

7 creative ways to get moving—backwards
January 31st is Backward Day!

Tips for embracing winter in Canada
Cold weather is no reason to hide under the blankets

Dance and physical literacy: The link between rhythm and movement
Dance develops coordination, strength, and fitness

Why you should participate in Winter Walk Day
Creating your own adventures is just part of the benefit

Self-regulation 101: How kids stay focused and control behaviour
Mastering emotional responses to whatever life throws at us

If you have to cut players from your team, there’s a right way to do it
Being cut from a team sucks. But there are four factors that can improve the experience of getting cut for everyone involved.

Toddlers will have fun and develop skills at circus school
A new way to lay the foundation for physical literacy

Active for Life podcast: John O’Sullivan from Changing the Game
A frank discussion about how to create positive changes in the world of kids’ sport

5 tips for parents who say “what is self-care?”
What can you do today to take care of yourself?

Outdoor winter activities for toddlers
The season provides unique opportunities to develop physical literacy

12 days of fun: A holiday activity list
This holiday season, there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities families can enjoy together

What can Canadian hockey learn from the World Juniors?
Adapting best practices from Canada and elsewhere helps keep our players competitive

Video shows how bad the ride home can be for some kids who play sports
Let’s change the ride home

The profound effect of “shortening the bench” in kids’ sports
How benching kids affects their self-worth