Health
Getting pre-schoolers into SHAPES
Giving kindergarten teachers a little guidance and a lot of freedom seems to be the best way to get sedate pre-schoolers moving.
Feb 17, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nostalgia for childhoods of the past overlooks children's experiences today
Nostalgia made a comeback under COVID-19. In the context of enforced lockdowns, there was an increase in nostalgic activities such as watching classic films, baking and reminiscing with family and friends.
Jul 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Puppets could offer valuable support for autistic teenagers
Puppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate, express their identity and interact socially in ways that are uniquely their own, according to a new study by Dr. Olivia Karaolis, lecturer in special ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Health
Parent and teacher support protects teens from sleep problems and depression
A new study suggests that disturbed sleep in adolescents is associated with more symptoms of depression and greater uncertainly about future success. However, perceived support and acceptance from parents and teachers appears ...
May 22, 2013
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Pediatrics
Getting kids moving and learning
Children are set to move more, improve their skills, and come up with their own creative tennis games with the launch of 'HomeCourtTennis', a new initiative to assist teachers and coaches with keeping kids active while at ...
Apr 29, 2020
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Health
Better training needed to help new teachers promote healthy lifestyles to children
Research by the University of Southampton suggests new teachers could be better trained to help them promote health and lifestyle issues to children in schools.
Feb 13, 2014
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Pediatrics
Aussie kids are some of the least active in the world. We developed a cheap school program that gets results
Australian children are among the least active in the world. In a recent study, Aussie kids ranked 140th out of 146 countries for physical activity.
Jun 21, 2021
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Health
Is 'Health' a club?
Is 'health' a club? There are many sporting or physical activity clubs people can join and be among others with similar interests. If you don't happen to share such physical interests, you may feel excluded. But can that ...
May 29, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Physical activity wristbands encourage more active behaviors among the school population, study finds
A study led by the Department of Physical Education and Sports at the University of Granada (UGR) has shown that activity wristbands can be an effective tool as a motivational strategy to promote changes in sedentary habits ...
Nov 28, 2023
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