Is competition in sports healthy for kids?
Many parents have asked me if I think competition is healthy for kids. Is it healthy? Is it “toxic”? Does it diminish self-confidence?
Are youth sports too serious?
As parents and coaches, we must make youth sports fun for kids. Tim Hortons’ latest advertisement highlights this.
Try these sprinkler games for some cool summer fun
It’s summer! If you’re looking for the perfect ingredients for backyard fun, add a pinch of friends and family, a dash of laughter, a smidge of silly, a dab of imagination, and a sprinkle of … sprinklers! Sun and waterplay go together like lemonade and ice cubes. When the temperatures go up, kids love to … Continued
How to fit self-care into your day, even when short on time
Make self-care a daily priority
The mental health benefits of free play
Research links lack of free play to depression
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
Beyond 60 minutes: Making a habit of physical activity
Enjoyment is more important than duration
My son asked me to go bike riding with him; it was a revelation
His new found passion for riding reignited my own joy in cycling again
Children are not robots, and play is not boot camp
Make an authentic human connection with your child and anything is possible
It’s easy to play soccer with your kids
All you need is a ball, some cones, and a desire to have fun
Soccer can play an important role in the development of physical literacy
Developing skills through play is both an effective and fun way to learn
Nova Scotia kids get to catch a ride on the Fun Van this summer
More exciting than the Mr. Softee truck
Do your kids hate PE? These kids changed their minds
How they came to enjoy PE more, in their own words
Video on children’s soccer says everything about what’s wrong and what’s right
As Lionel Messi said: “Soccer is a game to have fun”
5 ways to keep girls in sports
Suggestions that can guide girls to a healthy, active lifestyle they’ll stick with
5 tips for surviving the playground with your kids after school
Ways to make that time hanging out active and enjoyable
3 things parents can learn watching the movie Searching for Bobby Fischer
The film looks at the importance of balancing ego and discipline with fun and creativity
How you can help kids – and parents – understand movement skills
Jordan Mottl of the Richmond Olympic Oval discusses early physical literacy programs for children
Most children and young athletes play sports to have fun
Survey finds “winning” near bottom of youth athletes’ list of reasons to play
Kids’ soccer: Allow mistakes and forget about winning
When children first begin playing sports, learning from mistakes is more crucial than learning to win
Soccer: Skills, not trophies, lead to success
Coaches and parents should place more emphasis on skills development than winning
My 10-year-old won’t settle on one sport
Is it okay for a child to keep switching up their activity of choice?
My son loves hockey; should I register him for a summer league?
Q. My 8-year-old son plays hockey and the coach says he has a special talent. He scores a lot of goals and he is one of the stronger players. Given how much he loves the game, should I register him for summer hockey? He liked playing baseball last summer. Your description of your son, and … Continued
What can I do if my child shows no interest in sports?
There is no great risk in introducing your daughter to a particular sport or activity, but you should keep a few things in mind.
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