Independent.ie – Dearbhala Cox-Giffin
“We regularly hear about the health benefits for both adults and children and are aware that the recommendation for young children is to have at least 60 minutes of active play every day, but this can be a challenge for some parents to fit in to the working week…not only does playing and being physically active develop stronger muscles and bones, improve emotional wellbeing, and promote better sleep patterns for children, but you get fit at the same time…Physically active children have lower levels of body fat, lower cholesterol, and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes in later life and paediatric studies show a link between regular, physical activity in children and an increase in cognitive ability. The key is to choose an activity that will work for everyone.”(more)