Preschooler Focus
The Preschooler Focus is a quarterly newsletter dedicated to what’s new in physical activity and health during the early years.
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Issue 28
In this issue we share findings from the HOPP study that show energetic play keeps preschoolers’ hearts and blood vessels healthy as they grow.
Issue 27
Sugar-sweetened beverages are everywhere, and too much sugar isn’t good for children’s health.
Issue 26
Find out more about how you can support children with asthma to be physically active every day.
Issue 25 Different spaces can play a big role in a child’s physical activity levels – we’ll share some tips and strategies to help support their movement and physical activity at home and in the community.
Issue 24 Kids sleep, move, and sit every day– it’s time we shift our focus from just one of these behaviours to how they all fit into each day.
Issue 23 Learn about types of motor skills, new research, and what happens when kids have trouble with motor skills
Issue 22 Healthy habits start early in life. Learn about screen time in the early years with information in recommendations, risks, and benefits.
Issue 21 Learn how child care settings help support young children’s daily physical activity.
Issue 20 Learn how we measure health-related fitness in the early years and ways to help your child develop their fitness
Issue 19 Find out how sleep helps young kids grow, maintain healthy weights, and fight germs.
Issue 18 Learn how active play can help your child make new friends, be happy, and become more confident!
Issue 17 Active play helps more than just the heart – it helps kids learn too!
Issue 16 Learn how and why children should develop Physical Literacy
Issue 15 Learn how you can support your child’s development by giving them the freedom to explore, take risks, and be active
Issue 14 Learn how you can influence your child’s physical activity behaviours in the early years.
Issue 13 Learn why outdoor active play is important and tips for winter play with your little one.
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