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Physical education teachers make a difference in schools
Specialized PE can help children develop physical literacy and a love for physical activity
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Why Finland’s children are so successful
A model for achievement we should all look at
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15 things to remember when you’re watching your child play soccer, or any other sport
Ensuring that everyone enjoys a fun, positive experience at the game
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6 reasons you should roughhouse with your kids
Roughhousing shouldn’t be avoided, as it benefits most areas of your child’s development
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3 ways to keep your child active this summer
Parents play a big role in their child’s activity levels
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4 reasons sweating is good for your kids
They include flushing toxins and boosting the immune system
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Dismal report card for Canadian kids activity levels and what you can do about it
Despite alarmingly low scores, you can do plenty to improve your child’s physical activity levels
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Pierre Lavoie’s physical activity challenge
A look at the 2013 edition of le Grand défi Pierre Lavoie
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Hockey’s lighter side: No apple juice, please
Youth sports should be about enjoying the experience
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7 ways dads influence their active kids
Dad’s involvement often determines whether a child is active or not, and to what degree
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Do your kids a favour: Give them opportunities to fail
By learning to persevere now, kids will find success later
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3 ways we hinder our kids’ physical literacy
Risk more, rescue less, and rave about the things your child can control
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Why our kids should develop grit
Learning how to overcome failure is good for physical activity and good for life
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Physical education teachers go missing
Rising inactivity and increasing obesity levels make school PE programs more important than ever