March is here, which means it’s time to order some Shamrock Shakes, don festive green clothes, and pull out the ...

Gerry Redmond receives funding from the Australian Research Council (Grant no. DP190100247) and the Australian Government Department of Health. Alexander William O'Donnell does not work for, consult, ...

On my many outings to the bookstore over the years, I’ve wondered why the quality of children’s activity books seems to be on the decline. You’ve probably come across the type of activity book I’m ...

Physical activity is a crucial requirement for healthy development in young children. Lack of adequate physical activity interferes with childhood development and increases the risk of obesity, ...

The children deserve intentional care and attention from their parents during this period, the only people they know as family. What can a 7-year-old need an aeroplane for? I gently tapped his chin ...

As far as physical activity goes, American kids are mostly C and D students. And “everything is graded on a curve,” says Jordan Carlson, a professor of pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in ...

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

SAN ANTONIO – Researchers at the University of South Carolina found that having siblings had a positive impact on children, and the increased use of electronics at an age earlier than 3 years old had ...

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 ...