Regular physical activity contributes to a child’s physical development and promotes overall well-being. It may help if parents and caregivers can encourage them in active play, playground activities, ...

Their gross motor skills, which involve whole-body movement, are fully developed by this age, although they will continue to be refined over the next few years. The same applies to fine motor skills, ...

In early childhood education and care (ECEC), supporting a successful transition to school is a key priority. High-quality school readiness programs aim to prepare children holistically, physically, ...

Children grow rapidly, and injuries and illnesses are sometimes unavoidable. Other children may have or may develop conditions that involve longer term treatment. Physical therapy may be an option for ...

Study’s findings ‘should alert researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to the urgent need to protect children’s ...