
Baseball: Rally Cap means fun and skills
By adjusting the game format, preadolescent kids have a chance to gradually develop their skills

20 ways to get kids active outside on rainy days
Rainy days are a great opportunity for playful, outdoor fun! Check out these activities that your kids will love to do outside in the rain.

Our neighbourhood egg hunt saves me from creating my own Easter extravaganza
One creative way to turn Easter into a fun neighborhood activity

Why kids quit sports
70 percent will give it up by the time they’re thirteen

Active play experiences help young children develop physical literacy
“Active play” includes both structured and unstructured activities. Learn more about the role of play in children development.

Can genetics predict your child’s future in sports?
‘The Sport Gene’ tries to tackle the tricky topic

8 ways to get your kids active on a budget
Organized sports and activities can be costly, but getting your child active doesn’t have to be! Try these budget-friendly ideas to get moving as a family.

Kids with disabilities can be active for life
Activity fosters social inclusion and personal satisfaction

Why specializing early in one sport is a bad idea
Diversification is more important during a child’s first decade

Build your child’s brain by giving them lots of experiences to explore
Building your child’s brain is like building a house. Learn more about kids’ brain development and how you can help along the way.

7 ways to get your kids to walk to school smiling, even in winter
If bribery and blackmail aren’t working, we’ve got some ideas

Para-Nordic skier Caroline Bisson finds confidence and success in the snow
The Paralympian learned new techniques to maintain her sport

Alana Ramsay skiing three alpine events at Paralympic Winter Games
This gifted young athlete’s determination is inspirational

How to plan ahead for a relaxing March break at home
Get lost in imaginative and active play, and be prepared to have fun

Let’s Play helps kids in wheelchairs to develop physical literacy
A unique program for kids with mobility impairments

Winter Olympics: How your kids can try the sports at home
The Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games are happening this month in Italy. Tuning in as a family is a great idea, but why not try playing the sports at home too?

The Olympics always turn me into a crybaby, and Sochi was no exception
Some examples of sportsmanship at the Sochi Games brought on the waterworks

Canadian curler Brad Jacobs played every sport as a kid
Jacobs’ parents believed in practicing a healthy, active lifestyle

Hockey: How your kids can play at home
If your kids are feeling inspired by the upcoming Winter Olympics, try playing hockey at home! You don’t need a rink or even skates. Here’s how to do it.

How to become a freestyle mogul skier
Movement skills your child can practice to prepare them for the slopes

Ski moguls: How your kids can try it at home
How to transform your home into a mogul run with a few jumps

Having an active family was key for Canadian curler Jill Officer
She’s helping her young daughter become physically literate, too

Olympic champions love what they do, says Canada’s skeleton coach
Duff Gibson believes everyone has a sport that’s right for them

Skeleton: How your kids can try it at home
Snow or not, here are some creative ways your kids can get the skeleton experience