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Decorative and sturdy, they’re easy to create

And why starting with the birthday cake should be number one

Tips to get the discussion off on the right foot

Watching your child’s team play or practice will give you a hint

What to do when your child’s sport experience isn’t beneficial

Remember to focus on enjoyment and manage expectations

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.

Ways you can help us to help your children

There are good reasons to consider volunteering

Reduce the costs while increasing the fun

How one school has encouraged activity in a creative way

The direction Canadian hockey, at its highest levels, is heading

Children who never learn to read or write become adults who can’t read or write. Should we be surprised that children who never develop movement skills become inactive, uncoordinated adults? A recent CBC story suggests that children’s movement skills and physical literacy have been in steady decline in recent years. The failure to develop their … Continued

Dancing every morning can lead to a great day

Better health, relationships, and scholastic performance

Here’s how you manage that calendar from hell

Managing a busy schedule starts with careful activity selection

Create an environment based on children’s interests

Respect, compassion, and patience are among the important traits

Some basic risk assessment and preparation will help

The solution is simple: Let them do both

The right start leads to life-long enjoyment

This article was updated on Oct. 12, 2024. Below are some tips on creating your own kid-friendly walkable community, from Jennifer Keesmaat, former chief planner and executive director for the City of Toronto. Start walking to school “Create a walking school bus,” says Keesmaat. “Identify other parents in the neighbourhood whose kids go to the … Continued

You can play for fun in leagues, at local arenas, and in backyard rinks