What is cruising? Cruising is when your child begins to walk while holding onto a stationary support surface such as a couch or coffee table. This is a pre-walking activity that almost all children … [Read more...]
Having a Ball with Core Muscle Strength
To follow up last week's post 'Core Strength: Building a Solid Foundation' I wanted to look at some ideas for how to build that foundation. There are so many ways to strengthen your child's core … [Read more...]
Core Muscles: Building a Solid Foundation
We have all been inundated with the different types of exercises and classes and gimics for us as adults to maintain our core strength (i.e. abdominals and backs) so that in our ever advancing age, … [Read more...]
Motor Smart Toys and Tips
Balance Board: A balance board can be used for a multitude of purposes. One is to promote balance just like the name suggests. However I have also had one girl who stated that working on the balance … [Read more...]
The Art of Falling
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...]