motor skills Archives - Life Science Review

1 June 20201 June 2020

Preschoolers undertaking the All 4 Kids dance programme appear to have a greater improvement in movement skills, eg balance, hopping and crossing the midline, than those who develop naturally

In April 2020 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether a dance instruction (All 4 Kids programme) had a greater impact than natural development … Read more

5 May 201928 April 2020

Polybrominated diphenyl ether

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, are compounds used as flame retardants and are added to plastics, polyurethane foam, textiles, and electronic equipment to reduce the likelihood of ignition and to … Read more

5 May 20195 January 2020

Tablet use in young children is associated with slightly better fine motor skills

In April 2019 researchers from Brazil and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess whether frequent tablet-use at preschool age was associated with improved fine motor skills. … Read more