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![Two women play basketball during a game.](https://activeforlife.com/content/uploads/2024/04/womens-basketball-989x660.jpg)
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Pro women’s sports make business sense. But will we invest in them?
A new study by Canadian Women & Sport presents a business case for a thriving women’s professional sport market.
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I took my daughters to watch a sold-out professional women’s hockey game. It was incredible
That night, I found myself getting a little emotional. As a woman, as a mother of daughters, I was moved by everything.
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My daughters preferred playing on mixed-gender sports teams over all-female ones
A mom shares insight into her daughters’ preference for mixed-gender sports teams, fostering equality and diverse friendships.
![7 tips for parents with daughters in sports](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2022/05/girl-stretching-practice-scaled.jpg)
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.
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Girls in sport: Understanding potential health issues
If your daughter plays sports, it’s important to know about two potential health concerns: the risk of ACL injuries and Female Athlete Triad.
![Olympic soccer powerhouse Karina LeBlanc on finding her voice](http://activeforlife.com/img/thumbnail/2021/05/Karina-1.jpg)
Olympic soccer powerhouse Karina LeBlanc on finding her voice
Olympic soccer star Karina LeBlanc has inspired international change with her powerful and passionate advocacy for girls in sport.
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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.
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Why do more girls quit sports than boys?
New research by Canadian Women & Sport offers insights regarding the barriers faced by girls in sport.
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How to help your daughter develop a love of being physically active
Parent role models have a big impact on their daughters
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Get your daughter in the game: How to support girls in sport
Girls face special challenges and barriers to participating in sports and physical activity. The statistics reflect this fact. Girls are challenged by things such as: a lack of physical literacy, limited confidence in their abilities, poor body image, too much school work, family expectations at home, different interpersonal barriers. The good news is that there are proven strategies … Continued