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Fruits and vegetables with dark and vibrant colours contain higher levels of nutrients

Bananas are an awesome after-sport snack

Q: How do I help my child become an elite athlete? It starts with you deciding to insist on properly designed sport and activity programs for your child. When kids learn the right thing at the right time and in the right way, they improve their skills and they have fun. That leads to them staying … Continued

This list of sports movies for kids will have you and your family laughing, crying, and feeling inspired by the power of sport.

Let your kids mix the dip while you prepare the fries

This lighter fruit dip version satisfies the urge to dip

Soccer is an easy game to understand and it’s fun to play

Introduce flavours of the east into your home with this delicate yet filling soup. Quick-cooking ramen noodles reduce time spent near the stove, perfect for families in a rush to get out the door. Ingredients 1 900 mL box low-sodium chicken stock 1 cup (250 mL) water 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste 1/3 … Continued

Sara, our non-sporty mom, has some great tips for figuring out how to raise active kids

Even a young Wayne Gretzky knew that he needed to take a break from hockey at the end of a season

Edamame are a total power snack

Q: Why do children quit playing sports? The main reason children say they quit is because they don’t have the skills to play. They feel “useless” or “pathetic”. They get laughed at or harshly criticized. You can prevent that from happening by making sure that your child is learning the right skills at the right … Continued

This salad is all about choice

An amazingly easy cookie recipe

Toddlers and preschoolers need to learn fundamental movements skills before they’re ready to learn the more complicated skills required in structure activities and sports. The best way to help your children learn fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching is to give them lots of opportunity for unstructured play in environments that … Continued

“The best thing a parent can give a child is the chance at a broken arm.” I can’t remember where I heard that. Or who said it. Although I thought it was harsh at first, I got to love the quote because I imagine that most broken arms in children are a result of falling … Continued

Do you want your child to be physically literate? Dr. Vicki Harber urges us to hear the call of the wild. A professor of physical education and recreation at the University of Alberta, Dr. Harber is a leading Canadian researcher in the area of physical literacy. She says the outdoors plays a critical role in … Continued

This article is the second in a series of three published in the Globe and Mail looking at children’s fitness and education. It poses the question “Are physically active kids better learners?” and discusses the state of physical education within the school system. It also describes how Canadian schools are just beginning to track the … Continued

With the goal of creating active, outdoor-loving children who grow up to be active, outdoor-loving adults, we created this list of things to do before your little one turns 12.

It’s baseball season and there’s no better time to get outside with a bat and ball and your kids. You don’t need to be part of a league to play. Scrub baseball is fun with as few as six players. Just grab some friends, neighbours or cousins and get out to your local park. This … Continued

An easy weekday snack

There is no great risk in introducing your daughter to a particular sport or activity, but you should keep a few things in mind.

A father comes to a difficult decision about extending the hockey season

Q: I see ads for exercise programs geared at kids. Some do things like sit-ups and push-ups. Is this really necessary for children? What kinds of activities and exercises should I be looking at? If you have children between the ages of 5 and 10, you should look for a kids’ multi-sport program that focuses on … Continued