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Why does your physical therapist always tell your child to fix their legs? Because “W” sitting is a big NO-NO! There are many things to consider with “W” sitting. How does it affect your child’s development? Kids who “W” sit have decreased coordination and balance and delayed in developmental skills. When muscles are permanently shortened they impair your child’s coordination, balance and development of gross motor skills. With the wider base of support provided by sitting in

It’s New Year’s Resolution season! Many people are getting back into the gym to get those abs before the summer. One very popular activity is planks. Did you know there are so many more benefits to planks than just working your core? Furthermore, are you sure you are doing planks properly to get the best results? Planks are for more than just adults, so get your children involved in your workouts too! Benefits of planks Most people do planks to help strengthen their core, but

When out at the park, you might see babies waving bye-bye to other children, older children high fiving each other after crossing the monkey bars without falling, or kids feeding themselves snacks with a fork and spoon without spilling the food onto their laps. The above activities all appear simple and easy but if a kid does not have strong shoulders or core they might night be able to complete any of these activities well. The baby will not reach their arms up above their

The core of our body is extremely important for finding balance and developing skills. The core involves not only abdominal muscles, but also muscles on the back that assist with supporting the spine. Core strength is important for kids to learn how to use their body in order to stand and jump on 1 leg, walk on uneven surfaces, kick a ball, go up stairs without a railing, ride a bike, and much more. Below are a few fun activities the entire family can do to increase core stre

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to climb through a laser maze like they do in all of the best spy movies? Now you and your family can test your skills in this fun Spy Training Maze Game. Tie red yarn between chiars and tables, or tape red streamers to the wall using painters tape to create an obstacle course. Make sure all items involved in the activity are safe and won't fall on anyone. Before you begin, make sure the strings/streamers won't cause a choking haza