Nurturing a lifelong love of movement and physical activity in children is a goal of many parents and caregivers. Unfortunately, less than 24% of American children ages 6 to 17 get 60 minutes of ...

Professor of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Senior Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Mark S Tremblay has received research funding from ...

Sophie M Phillips is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Trish Tucker receives funding from the Canada Foundation of Innovation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, ...

Most of us are acutely aware of our need for physical exercise. We hear it from all kinds of sources, ranging from our physicians at our annual checkups to commercials on television touting the latest ...

Children with ADHD often have seemingly boundless energy. Activities for children with ADHD that focus on movement, skill building, and sensory input can help direct their energy into beneficial ...

Kids love fitness trackers for the same reasons adults do—they encourage movement and activity in a way that feels rewarding and fun. It’s not always easy to get kids to meet physical activity ...

Indoor activities for kids play a crucial role in both cognitive and physical development, making fun and learning equally significant during the holiday season. Our suggested holiday activities for ...

Winter is coming. While bears get to hibernate, parents know toddlers and even older kids do not. Hence, it's peak season for cabin fever. The good news is that plenty of indoor activities for kids ...