Tag: sports

Multi-sport means that a child participates in two or more sports in a calendar year, when affordable and practical for their family. 

The journey of elite athletes isn’t always the fairytale we see it sold as. It’s so much more nuanced, robust, and interesting than that.

Wondering how to handle bad behaviour from your child’s coach, such as yelling or demeaning comments? Here are some practical suggestions for how to address it tactfully.

Is your child feeling overcommitted to or overwhelmed by competitive sports? Here’s how you can help address it.

An Australian study finds that kids who participate in sports are more likely to do better on tests, have better school attendance, and be accepted to university.

There are valid reasons why kids decide to quit a sport, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Here are some tips for navigating this with your child.

A mom shares insight into her daughters’ preference for mixed-gender sports teams, fostering equality and diverse friendships.

It’s not just pro athletes who benefit from mental training—young athletes can too! Learn what your child has to gain here.

Is your child truly enjoying their sport? Learn how to prevent them from playing the wrong one and maximize the benefits of sports for kids.

Flag Tool for Sport is a new tool designed by PlaySafe BC to help you determine whether your child has been treated appropriately in sport.

Kin-Ball is a fast-paced, interactive sport that engages a wide range of skills, while promoting physical activity, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

It’s tough to watch our kids try and fail—again and again. Here are some tips for supporting your child when their team often loses.

Kids go through the stages of growth and development at different times, which can result in very different sports performance.

Not only professional athletes face mental health issues. Learn what to be aware of when it comes to your child, sports, and mental health.

In this Q&A, we take questions from and offer advice to parents who are concerned about their kids struggling in sports.

Kids’ sports can be expensive, but there are some low-cost options out there! Check out this list of affordable sports your child can try.

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.

Participating in sports is just one way kids can grow up active and healthy. If your child isn’t into sports, try these alternative ideas.

Our young athletes need us more than ever to help create the right circumstances for their development during this challenging time.

Growing up, my son just wasn’t into in sports. I’ve since learned that sports are just one way to be active—and that physical activity should be enjoyable.

Many parents have asked me if I think competition is healthy for kids. Is it healthy? Is it “toxic”? Does it diminish self-confidence?

Casual sport and neighbourhood play are important. But as our urban centres grow, competition for our public spaces increases as well.

In this episode, Active for Life editor-in-chief Richard Monette talks with John O’Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project.

Here are some things you can do to increase your child’s chances of finding success and fulfillment in their sport.