Little is currently known about young children’s perceptions and experiences of 24-hour movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep), yet their voices play an important role in contributing to our understanding and ensuring that appropriate action is taken to promote healthy behaviours. With the release of the World Health Organisation’s Guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behaviours and sleep for children under 5 years of age, interest is gathering to examine how young children globally perceive and experience these movement behaviours in their daily lives. Conducting qualitative research with young children, however, presents a host of challenges including identifying suitable methods (interview type), developing appropriate questions (terminology, translation), building rapport (presence of caregivers/educators, incentives), and managing power dynamics, while adjusting to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. Additional layers of complexity come in
Stress can originate from any situation or thought that makes you feel concerned, nervous, frustrated, or angry. Its effects on the body are not only psychological but physiological as well.
Irish Water has announced that the presence of a naturally occurring substance called MIB (Methylisoborneol) found in a sample of drinking water taken recently is harmless to humans and the water is safe to drink.