Active Parent-Child Leisure, Sedentariness, and Sleep in Toddlerhood Promise Later Active Lifestyle in Early Adolescence

Key Points

• This research examines how early family active leisure and limited screen time impact later activity levels in adolescents.
• Analyzed family participation in active leisure during toddlerhood
• Evaluated screen time limitations
• Assessed toddler movement guidelines adherence
• Conducted longitudinal observations until early adolescence
• Families engaging in active leisure showed higher activity levels in early adolescence
• Limiting screen time correlated with more active lifestyle habits
• Parental monitoring positively influenced children's adherence to movement guidelines

Abstract