Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience behavioural and cognitive challenges. Exercise is known to influence brain function and structure, and research suggests a positive association between increased...
It is important to encourage children to embrace their disability and participate in as many physical activities as possible. For children with physical and intellectual disabilities, exercise is safe, is important...
Children and adolescents with good mental health allows them to think clearly, develop emotionally, learn healthy social skills and develop the resilience to cope with problems that may arise. Mentally...
Why is exercise important for kids? First of all, let’s look at the difference between exercise and physical activity. Physical activity is movement that is carried out by the muscles that...
This Exercise Right Week, we want to remind Aussies that “Movement is Medicine” for ALL stages of life. From kids to older Australians, from parents to grandparents, the benefits of...
Should kids lift weights? Given that it can improve health, boost function, and stave off injury, YES. But it needs to be done properly, of course. I first started lifting weights...
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...
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...
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...
A mum’s life is a busy one and squeezing exercise into the day is a challenge we all face however being active from the very beginning will not only help...