Topics: Sports & Rec

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

Is it okay for a child to keep switching up their activity of choice?

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

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

Spring hockey didn’t play out for his son the way Rob Klovance hoped it would

A reader asks if it’s a good idea for young kids to be on the ice 4 times a week

Q: How does participating in a variety of activities help my 8-year-old become a better baseball player? By playing lacrosse they learn to run fast, as well as track an object in the air. That will help with hitting and base running! By climbing monkey bars at the playground they gain arm strength and upper body … Continued

Q. My 8-year-old son plays hockey and the coach says he has a special talent. He scores a lot of goals and he is one of the stronger players. Given how much he loves the game, should I register him for summer hockey? He liked playing baseball last summer. Your description of your son, and … Continued

There are new sports being played at the Adams’ house, thanks to the Olympics

Q: How do I help my child become an elite athlete? It starts with you deciding to insist on properly designed sport and activity programs for your child. When kids learn the right thing at the right time and in the right way, they improve their skills and they have fun. That leads to them staying … Continued

Soccer is an easy game to understand and it’s fun to play

Even a young Wayne Gretzky knew that he needed to take a break from hockey at the end of a season

Q: Why do children quit playing sports? The main reason children say they quit is because they don’t have the skills to play. They feel “useless” or “pathetic”. They get laughed at or harshly criticized. You can prevent that from happening by making sure that your child is learning the right skills at the right … Continued

There is no great risk in introducing your daughter to a particular sport or activity, but you should keep a few things in mind.

A father comes to a difficult decision about extending the hockey season

Q: I see ads for exercise programs geared at kids. Some do things like sit-ups and push-ups. Is this really necessary for children? What kinds of activities and exercises should I be looking at? If you have children between the ages of 5 and 10, you should look for a kids’ multi-sport program that focuses on … Continued

Kids play sports for the fun of it

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