Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder temperatures will soon take hold across much of the country. For parents and teachers caring for children in early grades, that means going ...

The benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE)—and ex-PE teachers—we ...

Children have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Channeling that energy into something positive can benefit kids’ minds and bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends various amounts of ...

Children have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Channeling that energy into something positive can benefit kids’ minds and bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends various amounts of ...

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A new study found that 20 minutes a day of physical activity helped children with attention disorders concentrate on school tasks. And the best part – the effect lasted even into the next day.

Key Takeaways Summer camps promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles, helping children stay active even during long school breaks. They foster valuable social skills and emotional growth ...

A new study reveals that adults with multiple young children engage in significantly less vigorous physical activity compared to those with fewer or no children. The findings have important ...

Simon Cooper receives funding from the Waterloo Foundation, Rosetrees Trust, Stoneygate Trust and Education Endowment Foundation. There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in ...

Summer is over, the days are getting shorter and colder temperatures will soon take hold across much of the country. For parents and teachers caring for children in early grades, that means going ...

Children have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Channeling that energy into something positive can benefit kids’ minds and bodies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends various amounts of ...