If your child wants to quit their sport, let them
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.
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.
How do parents afford their children’s extracurricular activities?
Extracurricular activities can provide a great physical outlet for our kids. Here’s how some families make them work with their budget.
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.
Solo sports for kids: Perfect activities for your introverted child
Dive into activities that offer fun, exercise, and a sense of accomplishment without team pressures.
The importance of setting goals and defining success for youth
Goal-setting is a powerful tool that can help kids succeed in all aspects of their lives.
The unbreakable bond: Athletes and the power of friendship
Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens are two Canadian divers vying for the 2024 Olympics—and they’re also close friends and training partners.
Fuelling young athletes before evening games
Eating the right foods can give kids the energy and stamina they need to perform. Check out these simple—and tasty—tips for fuelling young athletes.
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.
Multilingual Fall Activities Scavenger Hunt
Get children into the outdoors in autumn. Use this list to search for fall items and move with imagination outdoors. Amharic Arabic English Farsi French Hindi Punjabi Simplified Chinese Spanish Tagalog Tigrinya Ukrainian Urdu Vietnamese Find more translated physical literacy resources here.
Embracing new beginnings: How sports welcome newcomers to Canada
Across Canada, sports associations, clubs, and community groups offer inclusive and accessible sports programming for newcomers.
7 tips for saving money on kids’ sports
Discover practical strategies to cut costs on kids’ fall sports, from choosing school teams and low-budget activities to secondhand gear and smart planning.
Mental training for athletes: Helping youth in sports excel and find joy
It’s not just pro athletes who benefit from mental training—young athletes can too! Learn what your child has to gain here.
Soak up the last of the season with these 7 fun summer activities for kids
You can easily enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation as a family—just try one or all of these seven fun activities!
How to find adaptive and inclusive programs if your child has additional support needs
Here are some tips for locating adaptive and inclusive recreation and sports programming across Canada for your child.
Why I held off on sports specialization until my kids were teens
Learn about early sports specialization in children and why researchers and experts are cautioning parents that this trend isn’t great for young kids.
9 important benefits of team sports for kids
Explore the benefits of team sports for kids, from building lasting friendships to fostering leadership and critical thinking abilities.
Is your child playing the wrong sport?
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.
Celebrate and learn more about Indigenous athletes this month
June is a time for celebrations—from graduations to Father’s Day to Pride and even the arrival of summer. And another very important celebration taking place this month is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Happening on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day is an important opportunity for adults and children alike to learn more about the cultures, … Continued
Why gymnastics is the best foundation for physical literacy
Discover why gymnastics is the ideal starting point for developing physical literacy. Build strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance with this dynamic sport.
Do girls feel safe and supported in sports?
The 2022 Rally Report takes stock of how Canadian girls and female sport leaders experienced sport last year.
10 baseball drills and games for kids
Get your kids in the game with 10 fun and effective baseball drills and games! Improve skills, have fun, and build teamwork. Perfect for young athletes.
Olympian (and team “mom”) Ellie Black on respect, support, and dreaming big
Artistic gymnast Ellie Black is flying high as she anchors Canada’s women’s gymnastics team.
Fun no-equipment outdoor games for kids
Whether you’re looking for games for a big group or just a few, this list is a great go-to guide for fun, active, no-equipment outdoor games!