Sports

Hayley Wickenheiser's farewell to hockey is giving us all the feels

Hayley Wickenheiser's farewell to hockey is giving us all the feels

The hockey star reflects on her struggles, victories and what the game means to her.

Davina Sinnatamby

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

Luke Alexander, MoneySense

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Should you let your kids quit extracurricular activities?

Tiger Mom or Dolphin Parent? Two parents and their opinions on letting children quit extracurricular activities.

Lisa Murphy

The best post-game snacks for kids

The best post-game snacks for kids

Lessons on proper ways to fuel an active body are just as vital as teaching kids to throw and pass.

Cara Rosenbloom

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

The latest ParticipACTION report card is in, and Canadian kids don't score well when it comes to movement skills and physical activity.

Lisa Kadane

Is your kid ready for rep sports?

Is your kid ready for rep sports?

Switching from house to rep league isn’t something to take lightly.

Astrid van den Broek

Can we please stop using "girl" as an insult?

Can we please stop using "girl" as an insult?

Yes, it’s 2016, but we’re still equating femininity with weakness.

Katie Dupuis

How to throw a basketball party

Birthday parties

How to throw a basketball party

Throw a slam dunk of a party for your little MVP with this simple basketball fête.

Amy Valm

(Family) life after hockey: Q&A with Hayley Wickenheiser

(Family) life after hockey: Q&A with Hayley Wickenheiser

Hayley Wickenheiser, hockey legend and mom, opens up to Today's Parent Editor-in-Chief Sasha Emmons about the Olympics, being a role model and life after hockey.

Sasha Emmons

19 awesome hockey-themed toys

19 awesome hockey-themed toys

Are your kids hockey nuts? Here's some hockey-themed toys to start adding to their collection.

Emily Rivas

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Everything a hockey parent needs to know about kids’ concussions and playing it safe.

Randi Chapnik Myers

26 awesome hockey books

26 awesome hockey books

If your kids love the good ol' hockey game, they'll love these books about Canada's most popular sport.

Emily Piccinin

What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

Want your little hockey player to have a great season? A good relationship with the hockey coach is the best start.

Angela Serednicki

Confessions of a reluctant hockey mom

Confessions of a reluctant hockey mom

This mom's son is obsessed with all things hockey, so she's trying to love it.

Leah Rumack

How my son taught me to enjoy sports—sort of

How my son taught me to enjoy sports—sort of

Susan Goldberg realizes she doesn't have to like sports in order to enjoy spending time with her son.

Susan Goldberg

Mark Messier: Supporting hockey families with The First Shift

Mark Messier: Supporting hockey families with The First Shift

Former NHL star Mark Messier and his sister Mary-Kay chat with Today’s Parent about how they assist hockey families with The First Shift initiative.

Laura Grande

How to build a backyard rink

How to build a backyard rink

Now that the cold weather is upon us, here's how your family can build your very own backyard rink in four easy steps.

Laura Grande

Tim Horton’s loves #GirlHockey

Tim Horton’s loves #GirlHockey

The coffee chain’s new cups score a point for gender equality in sports.

Sasha Emmons

Face it, parents, your kid isn't going to be a pro athlete

Face it, parents, your kid isn't going to be a pro athlete

According to a recent poll, one in every four American parents hope their kid will be a pro athlete. Ian Mendes thinks that's just ridiculous.

Ian Mendes

Sorry, James Harrison, but there’s nothing wrong with participation trophies

Sorry, James Harrison, but there’s nothing wrong with participation trophies

I realize that I may be in a minority here, but who cares if kids get participation trophies or not?

Emma Waverman