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Children should come first!

Children should come first!

"Who are we as a species if we don't put children first at all times as parents? We tell ourselves that children are our most precious resource and treasure. We sing songs about it." Neil Oliver.

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Mar 27, 2024
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The COVID-19 lockdowns have had a far-reaching range of serious adverse effects on children, impacting their physical activity, mental health, academic performance, and social development.

The COVID-19 pandemic led to marked reductions in children's physical activity, particularly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), during the lockdowns. Chil…

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