Topics: Child development

Tummy time is important because the skills learned while on the tummy are essential for later development. But infants aren’t born able to hold their heads up, which is why tummy time can be uncomfortable and frustrating for them.

This log helps parents schedule activity times, promote variety and celebrate milestones

Hockey Canada’s Corey McNabb talks about the importance of fun

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to karate

Helping your child enjoy being active doesn’t have to be challenging, and parents and caregivers can play a big role by modelling the importance of physical activity. Here are three common myths that we want to debunk.

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to hockey

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to soccer

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to basketball

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to swimming

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to gymnastics

Here’s how you can get your child the right introduction to figure skating

Active, unstructured play is important for healthy development

I learned the greatest benefit of raising a total kid

Toddlers and preschoolers need to learn fundamental movements skills before they’re ready to learn the more complicated skills required in structure activities and sports. The best way to help your children learn fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching is to give them lots of opportunity for unstructured play in environments that … Continued

This article is the second in a series of three published in the Globe and Mail looking at children’s fitness and education. It poses the question “Are physically active kids better learners?” and discusses the state of physical education within the school system. It also describes how Canadian schools are just beginning to track the … Continued

Here’s a great indoor or outdoor activity to get your preschool-age child developing important movement skills: walking a tightrope! How to teach your child to walk on a tightrope: Find a thin piece of rope or a long piece of ribbon. Stretch the rope or ribbon out on the floor of your living room. (If … Continued

Q: Shouldn’t my 7-year-old focus only on playing squash if she expects to become a professional? Absolutely not. Research has shown that early specialization in one sport is not necessary to become a champion later. In fact, it might prevent your child from reaching the highest heights. Take Jonathan Power, for example. The Canadian squash player … Continued

Physical literacy is a simple concept. Learn more about what it is and how to help your child develop it.