Climbing is a great way for kids to not only develop strength but also to work on motor planning and coordination. Ladders and cargo nets and stairs are all great ways to work on climbing as well as … [Read more...]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2010
Its the end of the year and its time for my Top 10 Blog Posts of 2010. Based on readership these were the posts that got the most views this past year. If you want to compare to last year check out … [Read more...]
Imagination Play
Do you ever feel like you are in a rut or play the same things over and over with your kids? Or maybe you start to run out of ideas of things to do to help them stay active. Well one solution is to … [Read more...]
Consistency and Carryover
When we are working with kids in therapy we are often asked by parents what they can do to help their children make improvements towards their goals. My answer is to be consistent and to carryover … [Read more...]
What Influences Gross Motor Development?
I have recently been involved in several discussions with regards to the influences that surround the development of movement. These discussions have been with people of different backgrounds and … [Read more...]