How Overprotective Parenting May Be Keeping Kids On The Couch

Could overprotective parenting be limiting your child's fitness? New research links independence and autonomy to more active, healthier kids.

What are gross motor skills in child development?

These gross motor skills play a key role in how little people explore the world around them. So what sort of movements are ...
The Conversation

Kids’ physical activity in child care is essential — how an online course equips educators to lead the way

Physical activity — primarily in the form of active play — promotes young children’s physical, mental, emotional and social health. It can also influence how active people will be later in life. It’s ...
Medical Xpress

Children with coordination challenges may avoid physical activity. Here's how to help them become active

Children are born to play! And yet, despite our best efforts, many parents and professionals find that some children are not motivated to get moving and prefer watching television instead. Among the ...
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Peak Milk recommits to nurturing children’s stages of development

Leading dairy brand, Peak 4-5-6 Growing Up Milk, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting children through the critical stages of their development, with experts emphasising the importance of ...
CNN

A father’s poor mental health may harm his children’s development, study finds

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. Mothers bear much of the ...
The Journal

How much physical activity does my child or teen need?

Physical activity plays a crucial role in development for children and teens. Regular physical activity strengthens muscles and bones, improves cardiovascular health, boosts mood, and improves ...
The Conversation

Clumsy children may avoid physical activity. Here’s how to help them become active

Children are born to play! And yet, despite our best efforts, many parents and professionals find that some children are not motivated to get moving and prefer watching television instead. Among the ...