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Rates of anxiety and depression has been on the rise for decades. Could the decline of play be the reason? Here's more, including what we can do. activeforlife.com/childrens-anxi…

"Being physically active in your teenage years directly impacts your mind later in life." Via Women's Health UK. womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/a60…

The countdown is on! There's only 100 days to go until the The Olympic Games kicks off in Paris 2024 What events are you looking forward to?

Football-based mentoring found to boost wellbeing for at-risk pupils in England theguardian.com/education/2024…

‘Can a lack of access to green space impact on children's handwriting?’ - @RTENews rte.ie/brainstorm/202… Lack of spaces for play means children cannot develop the motor competency needed for handwriting development when they go to school. “Growing up in rural Wexford, we

📢 Check out the latest blog from TEP Aidan Fielding! Exploring the impact of COVID-19 & associated restrictions on children's play at home. bit.ly/3wdyGYa

Kids Shape Their Development to Match Genetic Tendencies Pre-school children actively shape their own development by engaging in activities that align with their genetic predispositions. Researchers utilized data from the Twins Early Development Study to examine how toddlers'

I love the idea of intentionally placing hubs of schools at the heart of every community, so this is welcome reading 👇

Incredible performance! 👏 👏👏

Risky outdoor play can boost science education phys.org/news/2024-05-r… via Phys.org cc Juliet Robertson

The design and layout of our built environment can encourage sport and physical activity. Chris Boardman CBE explains how Active Design can encourage healthier, stronger and more active communities ⬇️ #WorldEnvironmentDay

Bringing back the fun factor: why play needs a bigger role in sport | Cath Bishop dlvr.it/T8WwJr

🔔NEW EPISODE🔔 The brilliant Dr Melissa Mel Morrison discusses her research on the views of adolescent girls on sports activities and their wellbeing. A really interesting ep that sparked lots of reflections from us all! Available on Spotify/Apple🎧 #twittereps #sportpsychology

Well done to the England men's team for getting through to the next round of the #Euros24! If children can't play outside with friends, how can they develop the physical literacy skills needed to become the professional players of the future? 🤔playingout.net/blog/summer-of…

Children’s decreasing amounts of physical freedom and increased screen time is having an impact on wellbeing. Dr Dan O'Hare says "Risk doesn’t just come from the immediate world around us, so independence needs to be cultivated as a skill from an early age." theguardian.com/society/articl…

ALL disabled children have the right to high quality PE and school sport that will benefit their physical and mental health and wellbeing, and their sense of belonging at school - such an important campaign ⬇️ #EqualPlay #ParalympicsGB

'We need to reprioritise the role of play in our children’s lives - both inside school and outside - so we can provide today’s children with the benefits and boost to wellbeing we experienced as children ourselves' Anne Longfield

From improving wellbeing to developing new skills 🤸‍♂️ Being active can provide wider benefits in addition to physical health.

Helping children with ADHD with their thinking skills by encouraging physical activity - an overview of some recent research and news of our parent webinar on this topic next week! epicthinklearn.com/how-can-i-help…