Physical inactivity in childhood is a major public health issue. Dog ownership has been widely reported to lead to greater physical activity in adult…
Young children who have developmental delay, autism, or other neurodevelopmental conditions can have difficulties doing things in different areas of…
Daily physical activity is critical during the early years of life for facilitating children's health and development. A large proportion of preschoo…
Maternal diet during pregnancy has long been recognised as an important determinant of neonatal outcomes and child development. Infant body compositi…
Playgroups are widely used throughout the Australian community yet understanding of their efficacy is hindered by inconsistent playgroup definitions…
A single-blind randomised control trial investigated the effectiveness of the Learn, Engage and Play (LEaP) playgroup. Seventy-one children with deve…
Playgroups are community-based programs for children and families aiming to improve child outcomes, enhance family and community networks and increas…
Early childhood caries disproportionately affects vulnerable groups and remains a leading cause of preventable hospital admissions for Western Austra…
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services are a key setting to support improvements in the physical activity of young children. This umbrell…