No one wants to see their child, or any other child, fall and get hurt, me included. That said, I think it is important for kids to learn that falling happens and to get back up, with your … [Read more...]
Climbing: The Catch-22
When children begin climbing it opens a whole new world of dangers for parents, however it also opens a whole new world of opportunity for kids. Here are some tips to give you some peace of mind … [Read more...]
Why is w-sitting being promoted in advertising?
Imagine my surprise as I'm flipping through my August 24, 2009 issue of People magazine and I see an ad for Walmart and Healthtex showing a picture of a child w-sitting. As I've mentioned in 'Why is … [Read more...]
Do Video Games Promote or Hinder Child Development?
In an age of technology where video games are becoming more and more prevalent, I often wonder what the effects of video games are on a child's development. There is a mixture of information out … [Read more...]
Strategies For Stretching
Stretching is something that I think is important to maintain your child's range of motion. One solution is Yoga for Kids which can offer many benefits in addition to flexibility. However, you don't … [Read more...]