![A mom crouches next to her son, with her arm around his waist. They're outside in a grassy field, and she holds a baseball while he holds a baseball bat.](https://activeforlife.com/content/uploads/2023/05/mom-son-baseball-989x660.jpg)
![A mom crouches next to her son, with her arm around his waist. They're outside in a grassy field, and she holds a baseball while he holds a baseball bat.](https://activeforlife.com/content/uploads/2023/05/mom-son-baseball-989x660.jpg)
![10 baseball drills and games for kids](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2023/05/mom-son-baseball.jpg)
10 baseball drills and games for kids
Get your kids in the game with 10 fun and effective baseball drills and games! Improve skills, have fun, and build teamwork. Perfect for young athletes.
![How my son’s broken arm taught me the value of risk-taking](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2021/08/boys-play-catch-scaled.jpg)
How my son’s broken arm taught me the value of risk-taking
I understand the value of risky and adventurous play. On the other hand, I’ve also seen it not turn out so well—with my own child.
![6 active games kids can play with a pair of socks](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2020/03/girl-sock-hands.jpg)
6 active games kids can play with a pair of socks
Kids can play these simple, fun games indoors with limited space and equipment.
![Former Capers coach paves the way for women in coaching](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2020/03/cbrm-multisport-2-989x660.jpg)
Former Capers coach paves the way for women in coaching
Madison Munro might have been born in Hinton, Alta., and raised in Truro, N.S., but she is a Caper at heart. At just 23 years old, Munro has already raised expectations of sport in our community in her trailblazing role as the CBU Capers men’s basketball assistant coach. She was the 2019-2020 season’s only woman … Continued
![15 signs that your child is physically literate](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2020/02/boy-climb-playground.jpg)
15 signs that your child is physically literate
One key indicator is showing confidence while attempting new activities
![Fight for your right to play](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2019/10/girl-playing-park.jpg)
Fight for your right to play
Casual sport and neighbourhood play are important. But as our urban centres grow, competition for our public spaces increases as well.
![Free multisport program helps more kids develop physical literacy](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2019/07/Capers-in-the-Community.jpg)
Free multisport program helps more kids develop physical literacy
A new free multisport program in Nova Scotia is helping more Cape Breton Island children develop physical literacy while learning how to play various sports. Capers in the Community launched this summer and is being offered at no cost in towns throughout the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The four-day camp gives children ages five to … Continued
![CBRM Multisport Program helping kids reach potential through sport](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/11/CBRM_multisport_logo-5.jpg)
CBRM Multisport Program helping kids reach potential through sport
Multisport mission We want to help kids reach their potential through sport! CBRM Multisport is a collaborative project between community sport organizations, CBRM Recreation Department, and Cape Breton University (CBU), with the support of numerous community sport stakeholders. The program vision is simple, to provide children the opportunity to grow through sport by developing physical … Continued
![Tips for sport and play from Canadian soccer star Amy Walsh](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/09/fall-family-play-2121x1414.jpg)
Tips for sport and play from Canadian soccer star Amy Walsh
AfL Role Model Amy Walsh shares her message of the importance of movement
![Multi-sport initiative brings together Canada’s top national sport organizations](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/04/Nik-Ledgewood-289A8230.jpg)
Multi-sport initiative brings together Canada’s top national sport organizations
Check out the new multi-sport website
![Being active is part of everyday life for actress Tara Spencer-Nairn](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2018/04/tara-spencer-nairn.jpg)
Being active is part of everyday life for actress Tara Spencer-Nairn
Fitness and activity is routine for this Canadian star
![Climbing has now become an Olympic sport](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2017/10/rock-climber-612x300.jpg)
Climbing has now become an Olympic sport
Climbing will debut at Tokyo 2020
![Toronto hosts North American Indigenous Games this month](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2017/07/NAIG-logo-612-300.png)
Toronto hosts North American Indigenous Games this month
Indigenous youth from Canada and the U.S. compete in 14 sports
![On those days it’s difficult to be a dad, remember the amazing things](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2017/05/Baseballwithdad.jpg)
On those days it’s difficult to be a dad, remember the amazing things
Sometimes it’s really hard to be a dad, except when it’s not
![How to share the love of outdoors with new Canadians](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2017/05/iStock-187111789.jpg)
How to share the love of outdoors with new Canadians
Why not reach out to newcomers and introduce them to your love of being active outdoors
![7 creative ways to get moving … backwards](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2017/01/backstroke-girl_612.jpg)
7 creative ways to get moving … backwards
January 31st is Backward Day!
![Be active when your kids are active and more tips from AfL Role Model Leigh Mitchell](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2016/12/Leigh-Mitchell-Spotlight_612_II.jpg)
Be active when your kids are active and more tips from AfL Role Model Leigh Mitchell
This busy mom mentors women and families to thrive
![Superheroes in disguise: Athletes’ moving tributes to their fathers](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2016/06/father-son-t-ball_612.jpg)
Superheroes in disguise: Athletes’ moving tributes to their fathers
How dads can play an essential role in the development of growing athletes
![Little kids can’t play baseball, and what you can do about that](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2016/04/iStock-997710144.jpg)
Little kids can’t play baseball, and what you can do about that
Embrace the fun; forget the drills
![How to reclaim your family weeknights](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2016/04/walking-through-park_612.jpg)
How to reclaim your family weeknights
Don’t over-program your kids; let their interests be your guide
![This child overcame challenges to be a Paralympian](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2012/07/BenoitHuot2.jpg)
This child overcame challenges to be a Paralympian
Benoit Huot couldn’t play hockey, but he sure can swim
![The Toronto Blue Jays inspired a nation but will they leave an active legacy for Canadian kids?](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2015/10/jose-bautista-bat-flip.jpg)
The Toronto Blue Jays inspired a nation but will they leave an active legacy for Canadian kids?
Hopefully lots of Canadian kids sign up for baseball next spring
![Antigonish, Nova Scotia kids get the right start with multisport program](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2015/08/antigonish-multisport.jpg)
Antigonish, Nova Scotia kids get the right start with multisport program
Multisport pilot program helps kids reach their potential
![This professional coach wants to help parents who scream in the stands](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2015/09/Baseball-Canada.jpg)
This professional coach wants to help parents who scream in the stands
Maybe we’re judging parents too quickly for their bad behaviour