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        Longitudinal effects of dog ownership, dog acquisition, and dog loss on children’s movement behaviours: findings from the PLAYCE cohort study

        Regular physical activity is important for children's physical and mental health, yet many children do not achieve recommended amounts of physical activity. Dog ownership has been associated with increased physical activity in children, however, there have been no longitudinal studies examining this relationship. ...

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        More pedestrians, less cars: Researchers call for shopping strip overhaul

        Researchers have identified 10 Australian shopping strips where the removal of on-street parking would transform the area’s liveability. ...

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        Family dogs help kids move and sleep more: new study

        Researchers exploring the potential health benefits of pets have found children who regularly walk and play with a family dog are more active, have less screen time, and sleep more. ...

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        Dogs are more than companions, they are great for our mental wellbeing

        A new study has highlighted the positive impact dog ownership has on our mental health. ...

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        PLAYCE@Home - understanding the impact of COVID-19 on children’s physical activity, health & development

        Hayley Andrea Liz Phoebe Pulan Zino Christian Nathan Wenden George Bai Phiri HC AN LW P PB ZP BSc (1st Class Hons), PhD W.Aust. BHlthSc (hons), PhD ...

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        Organizational readiness and implementation fidelity of an early childhood education and care-specific physical activity policy intervention: findings from the Play Active trial

        Many children do not accumulate sufficient physical activity for good health and development at early childhood education and care (ECEC). This study examined the association between ECEC organizational readiness and implementation fidelity of an ECEC-specific physical activity policy intervention. ...

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        Australian children's physical activity and screen time while in grandparental care

        The objective of this study was to explore Australian children's engagement in physical activity and screen time while being cared for by their grandparents. ...

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        The built environment and child obesity: A review of Australian policies

        Child obesity is a serious public health challenge affected by both individual choice and societal and environmental factors. The main modifiable risk factors for child obesity are unhealthy eating and low levels of physical activity, both influenced by aspects of the built environment.  ...

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        Pets Are Associated with Fewer Peer Problems and Emotional Symptoms, and Better Prosocial Behavior: Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

        Pets may protect children from developing social-emotional problems and should be taken into account when assessing child development and school readiness ...

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