When my son wanted to quit minor hockey
When my son reached his teen years, he wanted to stop playing hockey. That was hard for me to accept—but now he participates in activities he really loves.
What’s your active parenting style?
There are many ways to be an active parent! Check out some of these different parenting styles and see what resonates with you.
13 ways to help your child overcome sport hesitancy
It’s not uncommon for a child to be hesitant about participating in a sport. Here’s what we as parents can do to help encourage them.
Revisiting the discussion: Does your kid suck?
In this Q&A, we take questions from and offer advice to parents who are concerned about their kids struggling in sports.
Leadership lessons: Olympic gold medalist Adam Kreek on how youth sport builds successful adults
Canadian Olympian Adam Kreek reflects on the influence of positive coaches in his career and offers tips for sports parents.
Wrestling the sisterhood: Olympic gold medalist Carol Huynh on inclusion and camaraderie
Inclusion and belonging have been underlying themes throughout Olympian Carol Huynh’s entire athletic career.
The power of self-discovery: Tips for parents from Olympian Martha McCabe
Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe looks back on her life of sport, and offers tips for sports parents as they raise athletic kids.
Book review: “What Size Balls Do I Need?” offers advice for sports parents
Steve Morris offers advice and insights to parents as they navigate the world of youth sports.
The pandemic made me realize how much I love being a hockey parent
As her son returns to the rink, a hockey parent reflects on the sport’s importance to her family and the happy memories they’ve created around it.
A reluctant hockey mom shares how we can all become healthy sport parents
4 key elements to being a healthy sport parent
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