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Kids play sports for the fun of it

An easy pasta dish for busy school nights

Meet Jennifer Hedger’s newest project – Jaeger; as she discusses how helping him develop fundamental movement skills and providing him with a positive sport environment are his right.

Here’s a great indoor or outdoor activity to get your preschool-age child developing important movement skills: walking a tightrope! How to teach your child to walk on a tightrope: Find a thin piece of rope or a long piece of ribbon. Stretch the rope or ribbon out on the floor of your living room. (If … Continued

We recently featured a study that identified the 5 top reasons kids play sport. As you might have guessed, “because it’s FUN” is at the top of the list while “doing something I am good at” is a close second. We’ve compiled a list of DO’S and DON’TS for parents who want to help their child … Continued

Generally, children are ready to learn how to catch a light ball when they are three to four years old. By age five, you should definitely be playing catch with them. This activity teaches basic underhand catching skills using a simple sock ball, and it can be done indoors or outdoors. Catching is a very … Continued

Q: Shouldn’t my 7-year-old focus only on playing squash if she expects to become a professional? Absolutely not. Research has shown that early specialization in one sport is not necessary to become a champion later. In fact, it might prevent your child from reaching the highest heights. Take Jonathan Power, for example. The Canadian squash player … Continued

Sara Smeaton knows her kids need to be physically literate, but wonders how to do it

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Kids love chicken strips because they can be dipped and dunked

Physical literacy is a simple concept. Learn more about what it is and how to help your child develop it.