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 ...

When we think of education, our minds often conjure up images of tests, multiplication tables and thick textbooks. But science has increasingly shown that these rigid educational practices might not ...

Habitually practising different motor skills can help ensure young children have the key competencies and abilities to move ...

The numbers are sobering: nearly 80 per cent of the world's teenagers don't get enough physical activity, according to the ...

Early toddler habits at age two - including play and screen time - may predict how active kids are years later.

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, ...

When was the last time you saw a child completely absorbed in play—building a block tower, chasing friends through a backyard, or creating imaginary worlds with whatever materials they could find?

Supporting low-income families with cash could protect infants from the deleterious effects poverty has on brain development, research published Monday finds. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

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