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 ...

Childhood obesity is among the most concerning health issues in the United States, with the condition affecting about 1 in 5 kids. A lack of exercise at child care programs might be contributing to ...

What should families look for in after-school programs beyond simple supervision? A HelloNation article answers this question with insights from April Milik of Kinder Haus Child Care Center in ...

Many children are now enrolled in some type of childcare while their parents work, many for multiple hours a day, several days a week. Given the increasingly busy schedules of today’s families, ...

Motor skills are foundational for a lifetime of movement. For children, they play a vital role not only in facilitating ...

Physical activity (PA) is essential for the cardiovascular, emotional, and social health of all children and adolescents.

A recent Finnish study suggests that limiting screen time and promoting physical activity from childhood may help safeguard mental health in adolescence. The findings are particularly significant ...