
Short-track star Charles Hamelin makes sure he’s having fun when skating fast
Enjoying what he does and giving it his best has taught him a lot of life skills

Speed skating: How your kids can try it at home
Wear wool socks and learn to “glide” around the floor

At what age can you start figure skating?
Learn more about figure skating for kids, what age is best for them to start in the sport, and some of the movement skills they’ll need.

Figure skating: How your kids can try it at home
Help your kids learn to balance, spin, and glide

First steps to becoming a slopestyle snowboarder
Every sweet spin in the air begins by learning how to turn

Snowboard slopestyle: How your kids can try it at home
Pillows, cushions, blankets, and mattresses can create an indoor slopestyle course

Celebrate Winter Walk Day!
Easy to achieve exercise while enjoying the great Canadian outdoors

10 things new parents are doing that are more important than they think
As inevitable as dwelling on our parenting mistakes probably is, I want to remind all new parents of the things you’re doing right that you probably don’t even think about.

Jennifer Hedger’s young son continues his physical literacy journey
The TSN host talks about raising an active kid and her experiences at the Winter Olympics

The advantages of playing multiple sports at a young age
Combined with coordination and balance, it has a positive impact on physical and athletic development

10 ways raising a physically literate child is like raising a reader
Literacy and physical literacy are fundamental to the development of your kids

This year consider taking baby steps instead of making resolutions
Maybe it’s better to just enjoy the journey

A kid-dressing robot, the ability to control time, and 9 other things I want for Christmas
A busy mom has some simple requests this season

5 ideas for active family fun during the winter break
Try these fun ways to get moving as a family over the holiday break!

Titus, the 2-year-old basketball phenomenon
The youngster has become an Internet sensation

Building your child’s brain through physical literacy
The importance of regular activity in a child’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development

Hockey Canada’s top 5 “off-ice” sports and activities to help goalies get better
Why it’s important for goalies to develop skills in other sports and activities

Sports Day in Canada reflects national interest in physical literacy
RBC’s Learn to Play project supports physical literacy programs across Canada

Five ways to help kids enjoy movement from an early age
A child’s first 5 years are a key time for them to learn fundamental movement skills

Kids at risk get a chance to develop physical literacy because of dedicated teacher
It’s important kids learn the social and emotional skills needed to participate in physical activity

Building your child’s brain is like building a house
To explain how kids’ brains grow and develop, scientists use a metaphor: building a child’s brain in the early years is like building a house.

Hockey Canada’s top 6 off-ice sports and activities to help hockey players get better
To achieve full potential, young hockey players should develop skills in other sports

My role as a minor hockey coach: developing athletic players
Adding physical literacy to the routine boosts inspiration and ability

6 things—and 6 words—to say to your kids
Offer encouragement and let them know you love them regardless of the score