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Little kids, too little movement: Global study finds most children don’t meet guidelines for physical activity, screen time and sleep (theconversation.com)

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cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/16413694

Appropriate levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep (collectively termed movement behaviours) are essential for the healthy growth and development of preschool-aged children.

This was the impetus for creating the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years (birth to four years). Likewise, this is why the World Health Organization adopted the Canadian guidelines when creating the global guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under five years of age.

Considering the extensive benefits of movement behaviours, it is very alarming that a recent study found that only 14 per cent of preschoolers around the world are meeting movement behaviour guideline recommendations.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Screens aren't bad in themselves, it's about what's on the screens. Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Hermitcraft videos, Fediverse? Beneficial. Corporate controlled social media? Detrimental.

Edit: spelling

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is about children under 4 years old. I'd hesitate even with the content you listed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Maybe take out some of the Fediverse, but otherwise it's still a good list for 4 year olds and up