Napping, development and health from 0 to 5 years: a systematic review
Background Duration and quality of sleep affect child development and health.
Encouragement of napping in preschool children has been suggested as a health …
Encouragement of napping in preschool children has been suggested as a health …
[HTML][HTML] Sedentary time, physical activity and compliance with IOM recommendations in young children at childcare
The aim of this study was to report patterns of sitting, standing and physical activity (PA) and
compliance with Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations for sedentary behavior (SB) …
compliance with Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations for sedentary behavior (SB) …
The when and what of measuring ECE quality: Analysis of variation in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) across the ECE day
Observational assessment has become an integral component of the quality improvement
agenda in Early Care and Education (ECE) and has been significant in directing attention to …
agenda in Early Care and Education (ECE) and has been significant in directing attention to …
[PDF][PDF] The E4Kids study: Assessing the effectiveness of Australian early childhood education and care programs: Overview of findings at 2016
E4Kids evidence suggests there is real need for a further program of policy reform if all
children are to reap benefits from policy investments related to a 'good start in life'. E4Kids …
children are to reap benefits from policy investments related to a 'good start in life'. E4Kids …
Mandatory naptimes in child care and children's nighttime sleep
Objectives: To examine the relationship between mandatory naptimes in child care and
children's nighttime sleep duration, both concurrently and 12 months later once in school …
children's nighttime sleep duration, both concurrently and 12 months later once in school …
Mandatory nap times and group napping patterns in child care: an observational study
Policy provision for naps is typical in child care settings, but there is variability in the
practices employed. One practice that might modify children's early sleep patterns is the …
practices employed. One practice that might modify children's early sleep patterns is the …
International comparison of the levels and potential correlates of objectively measured sedentary time and physical activity among three-to-four-year-old children
Physical activity (PA) patterns track from childhood through to adulthood. The study aimed to
determine the levels and correlates of sedentary time (ST), total PA (TPA), and moderate-to …
determine the levels and correlates of sedentary time (ST), total PA (TPA), and moderate-to …
“Do I really need a nap?”: The role of sleep science in informing sleep practices in early childhood education and care settings.
A compelling body of studies identifies the importance of sleep for children's learning,
behavioral regulation, and health. These studies have primarily focused on nighttime sleep …
behavioral regulation, and health. These studies have primarily focused on nighttime sleep …
Insider perspectives: the 'tricky business' of providing for children's sleep and rest needs in the context of early childhood education and care
Sleep and rest provision in early childhood education and care (ECEC) is commonly
enacted as a routine–a standard time-period during which children are required to lie down …
enacted as a routine–a standard time-period during which children are required to lie down …
[HTML][HTML] Predictors of early nap cessation: longitudinal findings from a large study of young children
Most children cease napping between 2 and 5-years-old, with considerable inter-child
variability. We tested the predictors of early nap cessation (ie, children who cease napping …
variability. We tested the predictors of early nap cessation (ie, children who cease napping …