Reform needs to address liscencing regulation, curriculum frameworks, standards of practice for early childhood educators and post-secondary preparation.
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Some parents worry children are getting too much screen time. But we can actually use digital tech to connect kids with the great outdoors.
How should we understand what toys or ‘loose part’ materials support children’s play, and what’s the relationship of parents’ education and income to this? A study aims to find out.
‘Etuaptmumk’ or Two-Eyed Seeing is the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw language. A key practice of this in an early childhood outdoor program is walking together and sharing stories.
Problems include no fields, no courts for games, no playgrounds, no bike racks and no traffic-calming surrounding the school. Bringing in minimum standards is important.
The pandemic ushered in a renaissance of outdoor living. We need to advance the momentum for outdoor play to support the health and development of children
New research demonstrates the many aspects of nature play that make it a great way for young children to gain STEM knowledge.
Public and community health experts highlight four ways that communities can collaborate to encourage physical activity and fun.
Planning outdoor early learning and child care has implications for training and recruiting educators as well as for planning, developing and funding physical spaces.
Restructuring children’s outdoor play in child care centres into shorter, more frequent bouts helps maximize children’s physical activity.
A psychologist explains why certain goals may be more effective than others in breaking screen habits.
Supporting play begins with parents attending to their own wellness and seeing children as drivers of their own play.
Here are four ways adults can help kids work through their worries about the environment.
In some parts of the US, a silver lining of COVID-19 may be a return to childhood friendships based in neighborhoods.
Global experts in child development say recess will be critical for children’s well-being when schools reopen, so education authorities should see planning recess as a high priority.
Scotland is undertaking a child-care initiative to double the number of fully funded child-care hours available to parents, and outdoor play is part of it.
One father was fined for rollerblading with kids in a parking lot, while other families hit the cottage. Families’ backyard or property status should not determine kids’ right to outdoor play.
Keeping kids active in winter can be a challenge, as cold temperatures and icy conditions often mean more time indoors. Here’s how to maintain a healthy activity level throughout Canadian winters.
On the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, let’s remember children’s right to play.
Experts in child health and physical activity offer recommendations for training of early childhood educators, and strategies to get kids moving.
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Adjunct Professor, Child Health and Physical Activity Lab, School of Occupational Therapy, Western University
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Professor and Director of the Child Health and Physical Activity Lab, Western University
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PhD, University of Toronto
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Professor, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services, Penn State
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Research Associate, Faculty of Education, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Research Chair in Early Childhood Development and Education, Concordia University
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Professor, Education, Environmental Sustainability and Childhood Studies, Swinburne University of Technology