Understanding the activity guidelines for children under five
As a parent, there’s a lot of information out there about what’s “right” for your child. It can be hard to sort fact from fiction, and everyone seems to have...
02 May, 2019
The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children
We’ve all read about children spending too much time on their devices and needing to be more active. The statistics on overweight and obese children are testament to the fact...
20 March, 2019
How much exercise do kids need to be healthy?
We know physical activity is important for everyone – kids included! But do you know how much activity is appropriate for you child? What kinds of activities your child should...
18 March, 2019
Exercising with Autism: What Parents Need to Know
The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is on the rise. As the prevalence increases, so to does the interest in the health and well-being of those diagnosed. Research supports...
19 September, 2018
Children Recovering from Cancer: Why Exercise Matters
We're all familiar with the big "C" word. Either we have been through the experience ourselves, or know someone who has. We hear about adult cancer weekly, if not daily, however...
10 September, 2018
Childhood Obesity. It’s happening. It’s Real.
What is overweight, obesity and how are these measured? Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health (The World Health Organisation). Body Mass Index (BMI)...
22 December, 2017
Encouraging children to move more
Children who exercise are more likely to maintain an active lifestyle as an adult, but what children want to consciously 'exercise'? It's hard enough for some adults to find the motivation,...
11 April, 2017
How can exercise help with Autism?
Do you know of someone that has Autism? Whether it be a family member, a colleague or a friend. Exercise has been shown to help with Autism. What is Autism? Autism is...
30 January, 2017
Back to school – how much should your child’s backpack weigh?
There's been lots of controversy over how much your child’s backpack should weigh. It's suggested that a child’s schoolbag, irrespective of their age should weigh about 10% of their body...
03 January, 2017
Could Pokemon GO contain the secret formula to society’s chronic disease pandemic?
Australia’s health report card landed last week, but so did something else. A new app could potentially hold the key to Australia’s physical inactivity dilemma. Pokemon GO is currently the number...
13 July, 2016
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