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Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

Physical activity: Benefits of exercise for health and wellbeing

Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

Physical activity and intestinal failure

Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have intestinal failure.

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Physical activity and mental health: Overview

Regular physical activity can benefit your physical and mental health. Learn about how routine exercise can improve your strength, focus and mood.

Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve your lung function.

Physical activity and sport post liver transplant

Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a liver transplant.

Physical activity and sickle cell disease

Spending more time moving during the day helps most people with sickle cell pain feel more able to take part in activities they enjoy. Learn more about why uptime (time spent moving) is important and how to get more of it.

Cystic fibrosis: Physical activity and exercise

Physical activity and exercise are important parts of what you can do to manage cystic fibrosis (CF). Learn about activities you can do to improve lung function.

Physical activity for children with congenital heart disease

Learn about the impact of that a child's heart condition may have on their physical abilities.

Physical activity and mental health: Types of physical activity

Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.

Physical activity and sport post kidney transplant

Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a kidney transplant.

How to keep your child active

​This World Health Day, learn how to help your child stay active and provide them with the support they need to stay motivated.

Occupational therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Graded activity and sickle cell disease

Learn how to gradually increase your activity level and plan for active and rest days to manage sickle cell pain.

Chronic pain: How to treat and manage in older children

Chronic pain treatments involve a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps.

Staying active during and after cancer treatment

Being active can help you feel better both physically and mentally and improve overall health. Learn how you can stay active during cancer treatment and after.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

Occupational therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Occupational therapy can be beneficial for children and teenagers with JIA. Find out what an occupational therapist does and about common occupational therapy services, such as assistive devices and splints.

Chronic pain: How to treat and manage in teens

​Find out how the 3P approach to pain management can help your teen manage their chronic pain.

Financial support for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Information about where to obtain financial assistance if you have a child with autism spectrum disorder.

Physical activity after a liver transplant

Playing sports with congenital heart disease

Learn about safe levels of activity for adults with congenital heart disease. Activity generally has positive effects on the body and its organs.