Preschool children with more backyard space and those who live closer to parks and water do more active play than children ...

Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

Now that kids are back in school, families are settling into their new routines after a long summer break. It can certainly ...

A new study of children in the U.K. suggests that physical activity is linked to emotional regulation in early childhood, which in turn predicts academic achievement. A new study of children in the ...

A study followed the development of children's motor skills over a three-year period, from early childhood education to school age. The study showed that independent outdoor time and multisport ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact many common childhood milestones and cognitive processes, such as decision-making, inhibitory control, language development, and goal-setting.

Parents can help children reach their full height potential by prioritizing a nutrient-rich diet, ensuring adequate sleep for ...

Physical activity in early childhood, especially taking part in organised sports,may ward off several mental health disorders in later childhood and adolescence, suggests research published online in ...

May 19 (UPI) --Children who are more physically active may behave better, exhibit more self-control and perform better in school, according to a study published Wednesday by PLOS ONE. A direct ...

Nicholas Kuzik is the lead author and research manager of the 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Brianne Bruijns receives funding from the Canadian Institutes ...