Here is a brief article (I had a word limit which is why it is on the short side) I was asked to write about encouraging gross motor development in kids. What I’m adding to it are several blogs I have written that all play into this topic and will support you in supporting your […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2009
I always loved David Letterman’s Top 10 lists so I decided to create my own for the Top 10 Blog Posts in 2009. This is based on the number of times they were viewed. 10. Early Intervention and Budget Cuts in California 9. Bike Riding 8. Having a Ball with Core Muscle Strength 7. Fun […]
The Importance of Playing
Playing is an important part of childhood development. In fact, it could be said that playing is the job of a child. Unfortunately, in society today we are so busy that we look to avoid what can be perceived as a waste of time. This is actually far from the truth. According to this article […]
Motor Planning 101
Motor planning is what happens when a child figures out how to interact with their environment. In other words, it is the process that happens when they decide they want to do something (like roll over) and then their brain sends the message to their muscles and their muscles work like a symphony in that […]
Repetition and the Beauty of ‘Redo’
Repetition is critical for learning new skills. Its how mastery occurs. This is true for a child learning to roll over or for a basketball player who wants to make the varsity team. Its only through practice that they will learn the skills. Now, most children don’t realize they are practicing as they begin to […]
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 encouragement. I have seen the tendency for a child to fall, and not hurt themselves, and they […]
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 there and I found a few articles that look at everything from physical development to their creativity and imagination to […]
How Resilient is Your Child?
The article “Building Resilience in Children” by Bonny McClain, talks about using the seven “C”s by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg to build your child’s resilience. In this article they are referring to helping kids and teens to develop the strength and skills that they can use to recover from hardships and prepare for future challenges. Although […]