Topics: Tips

We’ve all heard the saying—there’s no bad weather, only poor clothing. Here are some tips for dressing appropriately for outdoor play.

Managing screen time isn’t just something parents need to do for their kids. It’s also something we need to do for ourselves.

On an outdoor rink, you’ll get fresh air, mountain or forest views, and snowbanks to jump in too.

As we move towards a new year, here are our 10 most popular articles of 2019 (plus five of our personal favourites).

The model was developed as a framework to help ECEs understand how to incorporate physical literacy into their playrooms and playgrounds.

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

It’s important to understand how yelling in the stands might affect your child’s focus and his or her overall enjoyment of the game.

Editor’s note: This article was updated on Nov. 28, 2019. Do you live in a neighbourhood that has a roaming group of children that plays outside with little or no interference from adults? One where the local kids knock on your door to ask your child to come out to play? Kudos if you do. … Continued

“Any questions?” This well-meaning phrase, when posed to a group of young female athletes, often results in 10 or more hands shooting up, and you as a coach end up standing there fielding questions like you’ve just entered your own personal press conference. You may be thinking to yourself, “Well that’s just how kids are.” … Continued

From parking lots to playgrounds, children will play anywhere they get the chance. They can’t help it—play is part of kids’ DNA. It’s important for parents to keep kids safe and coach them on how to assess the risks around them. This challenge is made easier by sharing little “hacks” that set age-appropriate limits for children … Continued