Kids in daycare and preschool may not be getting enough physical activity, according to a new study. Preschoolers in the Seattle study spent just a half hour playing outside and were offered less than ...

Sensory play is a simple system building logic and motor skills. Easy setup, weekly rotation, step-by-step activities, and ...

Pull out the paints, crayons, markers, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and any other DIY materials you have around the house. At ...

The amount of physical activity mothers get is linked to their children's activity levels, according to a new study from the UK. Researchers found that the exact relationship between mother and child ...

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 ...

The leading organization of pediatricians in the United States recently released a study showing that most children are not getting enough exercise each day. According to the American Academy of ...

Upgrading playgrounds does not appear to be sufficient to help children become more active. Ongoing postdoctoral research by Dr Robin Quigg of the University of Otago’s Department of Preventive and ...

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, ...

New research shows that, when parents increase their daily activity, their children increase theirs as well. Parents concerned about their children's slothful ways can do something about it, according ...

Importantly, our study does not stand alone in showing that one-off bouts of exercise are beneficial for supporting children ...

More than 100,000 child activity centers have been recalled after dozens of children were reported injured. Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling 115,700 Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity Centers, saying ...