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Why Outdoor Play Is Critical For Child Development, Even In ‘Bad' Weather

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), outdoor play is beneficial for all ages and boosts physical and mental ...

Poll Reveals How Rarely Young American Children Play Outside

Co-director of the poll, Sarah Clark, M.P.H., told Newsweek that finding small pockets of time for play can make a big ...
The Conversation

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

Myranda Hawthorne receives funding from the Ontario Graduate Scholarship. Sophie M Phillips receives funding from Children's Health Research Institute and Mitacs. Trish Tucker receives funding from ...
Phys.org

Screen time can benefit or harm young kids—it all depends on the content and context of what they consume

Beyond the physical, there is concern about the effects of screen time on functions like attention, language learning and emotional regulation. A review of 102 studies conducted in children under 3 ...
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Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time linked to brain development in adolescents

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and ...
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 ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are tied to adolescents' brain function

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and ...