Tim Olds receives funding from the NHMRC and ARC. Carol Maher receives funding from the NHMRC and the Medical Research Future Fund For most of our lives, the rhythms of our days are governed by ...

Australian children have been ranked as some of the least active in the world. So what types of activities are best to keep them fit, strong and healthy? Do your children play sport on the weekend, ...

Nathan Hall receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Melanie Gregg receives funding from Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Brock University provides funding ...

Getting kids to be active in a modern world is a tough sell. It can be hard to compete with indoor comforts like video games, television, and air conditioning. Sweltering weather is another formidable ...

Kids love fitness trackers for the same reasons adults do—they encourage movement and activity in a way that feels rewarding and fun. It’s not always easy to get kids to meet physical activity ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When you’re little, it can feel as though you’re living in a ...

There are only so many things you can do to keep the little ones occupied inside before they start driving you crazy. From books and board games to caving to TV time, they get bored fast even if ...