
The best way to coach kids? Ask them what they need
One simple question can make all the difference

Research reveals reasons why kids aren’t playing
5 factors that limit free play today

Celebrate a month of activity with this Advent calendar printable
This printable is a great way to add some fun and movement to the lead-up to Christmas.

Movement guidelines for children aged 4 and under
Balance of moving, sleeping, and sitting needed for healthy growth and development

Can you guess the one thing that most elite athletes have in common?
Here’s a hint: it’s not single sport specialization

As safe as necessary: A new way of looking at risk
8 tips on how to let your kids take more risks

How your child’s screen time really stacks up against outdoor play
Find out how to overcome the barriers

How to raise physically literate girls
Read our collection of tips for raising active girls

8 things I wish I never did as a coach (and what I should have done instead)
A coach’s mea culpa

Celebrating all you parents who make sport happen for your kids
Parents in Sport Week promotes positive parenting in children’s sport

The City of Calgary’s Sport Hub removes barriers to participation and builds confidence through sport
Kids can try new sports for free during and after school

How to foster gratitude and happiness in your kids
Easy exercises to help make gratitude a daily routine

How to unlock happiness at home and raise happy kids
Find out how the happiness model can work for your family

The Friday Parents Club and other substitutes for summer camp
Some parents get creative in keeping kids active in summer

Add activity to your day with this free printable
Getting your kids moving throughout the day is simple with this handy printable.

How to give a baby massage
Massage can help your baby relax, sleep, and eat better—plus, it’s a great way to bond with your little one. Here’s how to do it.

More sports experts come out against single-sport specialization
Evidence continues to support the multisport approach to athletics

10 creative ways to develop physical literacy that don’t involve playing sports
There are lots of ways kids who aren’t into sports can develop physical literacy and fundamental movement skills.

Should my 4-year-old take swimming lessons or gymnastics?
Deciding between one activity or another is choice parents often face

Have fun with this 30-day family physical literacy challenge
Do you want to get more active with your family? Here’s a simple—and fun—way to do just that!

Active for Life podcast: John O’Sullivan from Changing the Game
A frank discussion about how to create positive changes in the world of kids’ sport

12 days of fun: A holiday activity list
This holiday season, there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities families can enjoy together

Video shows how bad the ride home can be for some kids who play sports
Let’s change the ride home

The profound effect of “shortening the bench” in kids’ sports
How benching kids affects their self-worth