
A year-end look at the state of hockey in Canada
How player development is changing across Canada

The confidence formula
How to help young athletes develop confidence

Why teaching kids how to move has become essential
We need to adopt a different approach than previous generations

Hockey tips for parents: 3 ways to support your child this season
Set yourself up for a successful season as a hockey parent

“Screenagers” is a documentary about growing up in the digital age
Learn more about negotiating screen time with your kids

What can Canadian hockey learn from the World Juniors?
Adapting best practices from Canada and elsewhere helps keep our players competitive

Sports gone wild: How to deal with parents screaming in the stands
Let’s give the game back to the kids

How to deal with parent peer pressure
Learn how to separate the signal from the noise

What we can learn about teaching hockey from the 1972 “Summit Series”
How creativity, curiosity and simplicity can benefit young hockey players

Why I’ll be taking my son to the Alberta Cup this year
Entertaining, inspirational, and a glimpse at the next level

4 things that should be part of every kid’s hockey experience
When the game is fun for everyone, everybody wins

Parent expectations in hockey: How to communicate with coaches
Ways for parents to prepare for a constructive conversation

Parent expectations in hockey: How to tell if your child is having fun and learning skills
Having fun and skills development go hand-in-hand

Parent expectations in hockey: Focus on what your child wants
Having fun and developing skills are of paramount importance

When your kids play hockey, it’s okay to have expectations about their experience
Enjoyment and skills development should be high on the list

Parent expectations in soccer: How to communicate with coaches
Tips to get the discussion off on the right foot

Parent expectations in soccer: How to tell if your child is having fun and learning skills
Watching your child’s team play or practice will give you a hint

Parent expectations in soccer: Focus on what your child wants
What to do when your child’s sport experience isn’t beneficial

It’s okay to want your kids to have a good experience playing soccer
Remember to focus on enjoyment and manage expectations

Here’s what hockey’s “new normal” is made of
The direction Canadian hockey, at its highest levels, is heading

In Québec, kids don’t play hockey games until they have the skills
The right start leads to life-long enjoyment

3 rules to prevent overuse injuries in young athletes
Overuse injuries are becoming common for young athletes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s how to prevent overuse injuries in children.

Free play is the best summer school!
Try to find time to let your kids enjoy unstructured activities

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