I am a big fan of using the therapy ball for helping little ones learn new techniques. I think it is great for helping them to get into sitting from their back. Using the combination of the ball … [Read more...]
Helping New Walkers Find Stability
We have done a lot of posts recently on core strength for stability. Here is one for standing and here is one for sitting! These are always somewhat 'easier' when a child is older and can easily … [Read more...]
Core Strength and New Walkers
When kids first learn to walk, they aren't steady or confident in their motor skills and balance (not that they know this, but their bodies do) and they need ways to control all the joints. They will … [Read more...]
Core Stability vs Core Strength
I was recently on a hike with a friend and she asked why are people always saying the kids in her class need more core strength. To her, they seemed to be plenty strong, and then she listed all the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Tummy Time Successful
Sometimes I feel like Tummy Time has become the 4 letter word of parenting (similar to how I feel about w-sitting). Not only that, I feel like my friends who are new mom's think I am the tummy time … [Read more...]