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These activities for kids with mobility-related physical disabilities will help them develop various movement skills.

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The coach of Canada’s women’s national soccer team says kids need to develop basic movement skills

A life in sports won’t always be a perfectly smooth road, but it’s valuable nevertheless

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We know how difficult it can be to be a mom. A new commercial promoting the London 2012 Olympic Games shows us just how rewarding it can be, too. When you watch it, you’ll also feel inspired and proud. It’s because of moms that children get the right start in sports, the right foundation for … Continued

Meet Jennifer Hedger’s newest project – Jaeger; as she discusses how helping him develop fundamental movement skills and providing him with a positive sport environment are his right.

We recently featured a study that identified the 5 top reasons kids play sport. As you might have guessed, “because it’s FUN” is at the top of the list while “doing something I am good at” is a close second. We’ve compiled a list of DO’S and DON’TS for parents who want to help their child … Continued

As you’re working on your taxes this year, remember the credit you can claim because you enrolled your kids in a sports program. The Children’s Fitness Tax Credit is worth up to $500 for each child under the age of 16 for fees paid in 2011 “relating to the cost of registering your … child in a … Continued

Sara Smeaton knows her kids need to be physically literate, but wonders how to do it