Spencer O’Brien: Pro snowboarder benefits from multisport experience
Spencer O’Brien says that playing many sports helped her be successful in snowboard slopestyle
Clara Hughes: Multi-sport believer
Clara Hughes embraces a multi-sport approach in every facet of her life
This sports documentary is a reminder, and possibly even a wake-up call, for parents and coaches
A new sports documentary shines a light on early sport specialization and the dangers and drawbacks it has for our kids.
When fun turns to stress: Why we pressed pause on competitive sports
Is your child feeling overcommitted to or overwhelmed by competitive sports? Here’s how you can help address it.
What parents should know about kids’ sports injuries
Here’s an overview of common sports injuries kids get and why they happen, plus some useful tips for helping your kids avoid them.
Embracing new beginnings: How sports welcome newcomers to Canada
Across Canada, sports associations, clubs, and community groups offer inclusive and accessible sports programming for newcomers.
7 tips for saving money on kids’ sports
Discover practical strategies to cut costs on kids’ fall sports, from choosing school teams and low-budget activities to secondhand gear and smart planning.
Why I held off on sports specialization until my kids were teens
Learn about early sports specialization in children and why researchers and experts are cautioning parents that this trend isn’t great for young kids.
9 important benefits of team sports for kids
Explore the benefits of team sports for kids, from building lasting friendships to fostering leadership and critical thinking abilities.
Is your child playing the wrong sport?
Is your child truly enjoying their sport? Learn how to prevent them from playing the wrong one and maximize the benefits of sports for kids.
13 ways to help your child overcome sport hesitancy
It’s not uncommon for a child to be hesitant about participating in a sport. Here’s what we as parents can do to help encourage them.
7 tips for parents with daughters in sports
Girls often face special challenges in realizing the benefits of sport and activity. Here’s how we can help our daughters.
Introducing your child to the sport of cricket
Cricket is gaining momentum as a fun physical activity option in schools across Canada. Learn more about why the sport is so great for kids.
How to get active when you’re a non-sporty parent
If you shied away from sports throughout your life, it’s not too late to embrace movement as an adult! Here’s how to do it.
What you need to know about your kids, sports, and mental health
Not only professional athletes face mental health issues. Learn what to be aware of when it comes to your child, sports, and mental health.
24 activities to keep your non-sporty kids moving
Whether kids like sports or not, being active and moving everyday is good for them! So how do you get your non-sporty child to be active? Try these tips to incorporate movement into what they love.
Building strong minds: Olympian Philippe Marquis’ tips for increasing confidence through sport
A two-time Olympian in freestyle skiing, Philippe Marquis shares his journey through sport and offers tips for sports parents.
5 reasons tweens and teens drop out of sports—and what to do about it
Some kids’ activity levels drop off once they enter the teen years? Here’s why—plus tips for how you can keep your teens involved in sport.
Book review: “What Size Balls Do I Need?” offers advice for sports parents
Steve Morris offers advice and insights to parents as they navigate the world of youth sports.
How to be a great sports parent during and after COVID-19
Our young athletes need us more than ever to help create the right circumstances for their development during this challenging time.
Why do more girls quit sports than boys?
New research by Canadian Women & Sport offers insights regarding the barriers faced by girls in sport.
Are youth sports too serious?
As parents and coaches, we must make youth sports fun for kids. Tim Hortons’ latest advertisement highlights this.
Safe sport tips for parents
As parents, we want to give our children every opportunity to succeed and live a life that is healthy, happy, and active. Enrolling our children in sport and physical activity programs provides a multitude of mental, physical, and social benefits. But, on occasion, the benefits can be violated by trusted coaches or volunteers through abusive … Continued
“The Grizzlies” film showcases the power of sport—and hope
Physical activity as a powerful and positive social outlet Sheppard, a lacrosse player, decides to start up a team to provide his students with physical activity and a positive social outlet. It takes some convincing—“I don’t like to run,” one boy tells Sheppard—but the Kugluktuk Grizzlies are born. At practices, Sheppard shows them how to … Continued