Sports & lessons

Top Tips for Kids in Hockey

Tips for making the most of hockey from a NHL great and a seasoned coach

Jump for Joy

Skipping games boost kids' aerobic strength, flexibility, coordination and concentration

Competition

There's a lot to be learned from competition — as long as it's healthy and friendly

Ice Time

Lace up your skates and glide through winter as a family

10 Things to Do This Weekend

Break out of your rut and spice up your weekends with these creative family activities

Getting Your Kids Started On Skis

From snowplow to snowboards, tips from the pros

How Not to Wreck Music for Your Kids

“I couldn’t care less if piano lessons improve math scores or whatever; music needs no such justification.”

Get on Board: Skateboarding

Learn the tricks and terms of your kids’ favourite sport

They've Seen It All and They Know Your Kids

Who? Camp directors. They've spent years observing how children behave away from their parents. Here's how to take their time-honoured advice and make it work for you

Quiz: Is Your Child Ready for Overnight Camp?

Not sure if your child is ready for the joys and challenges of sleepover camp? Take our quiz and find out!

Six Times Tag: Different Ways to Play Tag

Don't have a ball? Don't need one! Remember, "Tag, you're it!"? Here are six new variations on an old favourite

Have a Ball

Your kids will love these fun and simple ball games

Kids & Sports

The top 10 mistakes parents make

Program Dropouts

Why some preschoolers don't like lessons

Piano Lessons

Starting off on the right note

Girls Who Love Horses

Tips for getting your child in the saddle

Why Kids Need to Be Losers

Some important lessons are only delivered by defeat

10 Questions You Forgot to Ask Your Summer Camp

Don't worry, we've got the answers

Lesson Slump

What to do when preteens plateau

Approaching the Bench