Physical inactivity in childhood is a major public health issue. Dog ownership has been widely reported to lead to greater physical activity in adult…
Daily physical activity is critical during the early years of life for facilitating children's health and development. A large proportion of preschoo…
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 education and care (ECEC) services are a key setting to support improvements in the physical activity of young children. This umbrell…
The environmental influences on early childhood development are understudied. The association between vegetation cover (i.e., trees, shrubs, grassed…
A significant number of children attend Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). ECEC is an important environment and behaviour setting for young c…
Early childhood is a critical window for preventing obesity and chronic disease. Yet, 1 in 4 Australian children aged 5 years and under are affected…
To investigate the associations between interpregnancy intervals (IPIs) and developmental vulnerability in children's first year of full-time school…