20/09/2025
1. Encourage Regular Movement
Kids should avoid sitting for more than 30–60 minutes at a time, especially during holidays when screen time increases.
✅ Set timers for movement breaks
✅ Include family walks, stretching, or play every day
2. Promote Active Play
Physical play helps develop core strength, coordination, and spinal alignment.
✅ Activities like bike riding, climbing, and swimming are great
✅ Include unstructured movement (not just organised sports)
3. Use Proper Sitting Posture
Teach kids to sit upright, with feet flat on the floor and back supported.
✅ Use child-sized furniture or adjust seating (e.g., footrests)
✅ Encourage sitting "like a stack of blocks"
4. Limit Screen Time Wisely
Prolonged device use encourages slouching and “tech neck.”
✅ Keep screens at eye level
✅ Encourage device-free outdoor time
5. Support Sleep Posture
A good mattress, pillow, and sleep positioning support growing spines.
✅ Encourage side or back sleeping
✅ Avoid stomach sleeping
✅ Use a pillow that keeps the head in line with the spine
6. Monitor Backpack Use
Backpacks can strain young spines if too heavy or worn incorrectly.
✅ Use two shoulder straps
✅ Keep backpack weight
