Skill: Balance

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The Pan American Games happen every four years and involve the countries that make up North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. More than 6,000 athletes from 41 countries compete. The Pan Am Games include all of the sports and disciplines featured in the Summer Olympics, plus some additional sports. The next event … Continued

Children who never learn to read or write become adults who can’t read or write. Should we be surprised that children who never develop movement skills become inactive, uncoordinated adults? A recent CBC story and news video suggests that children’s movement skills and physical literacy have been in steady decline in recent years. The failure … Continued

Dancing every morning can lead to a great day

Give your kids the gift of an active December with this cool printable

All you need is a mobile device with GPS and a sense of adventure

With a few small adjustments to your home, you can safely encourage your little one’s movement.

You might think of it as a physical literacy wonder drug

Swinging on the monkey bars requires a lot of arm strength and a strong hand grip. Here’s why some kids might struggle with them.

The Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games are happening this month in Italy. Tuning in as a family is a great idea, but why not try playing the sports at home too?

Jacobs’ parents believed in practicing a healthy, active lifestyle

Movement skills your child can practice to prepare them for the slopes

Wear wool socks and learn to “glide” around the floor

Learn more about figure skating for kids, what age is best for them to start in the sport, and some of the movement skills they’ll need.

Help your kids learn to balance, spin, and glide

Every sweet spin in the air begins by learning how to turn

Combined with coordination and balance, it has a positive impact on physical and athletic development

Why it’s important for goalies to develop skills in other sports and activities

To achieve full potential, young hockey players should develop skills in other sports

Sometimes (okay, most of the time), it’s impossible to even consider adding anything else to the schedule. But these are some simple—really!—ways to add movement to your child’s day.

Hiking provides opportunities to share great experiences with your kids

If, like many parents, you’ve found yourself running out of new play ideas for your kids, try these creative and fun lesser-known ones!