One of my clients is the coolest 4 year old boy and likes to watch @7activestudio videos before bed. Obviously I had to check them out, and they’re fascinating!
If your kiddo is interested in the human body, pull one of these out before bed. They’re relaxing, educational, and freakin’ cool.
#paediatricphysiotherapy #anatomy
Have you tried skipping recently? Can you still do it as an adult? It actually takes quite a bit of coordination!
To teach kiddos how to skip, I break it down into “step” then “hop”. As that becomes easy I cue them to speed it up until they create a rhythm 🤸♀️
#skipping #grossmotor #paediatricphysiotherapy
Looking for a new vestibular activity that also challenges sitting balance and is equally adorable and hilarious?! Plop your babe on a roomba and you’re good to go!
Try it out and tag @thedevelopingkiddo so I can share the laughs 💕
@carleighangela
Can you spot some typical gait characteristics of a new walker?!
🦶 Wide base of support
🦶 Unstable upper body/trunk
🦶 Arms up in a high guard position
I find it so fascinating watching how quickly a child’s gait pattern starts to mature!
#badmotherhugger
This Irish jig makes me so happy. Can I get a bit of that energy please?
The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for 3 & 4 year olds don’t differ much from those for 1 & 2 year olds, except for intensity level. One hour per day should now be spent doing “energetic play”. This can include things like hopping, jumping, skipping, dancing, sports, etc. You want to see your kiddos putting in more physical effort and getting out of breath, maybe breaking a sweat, etc.
Movement breaks can be short! If your child is sitting for an extended period, have them get up every hour for some jumping jacks, wheelbarrow walks, crab walks, dancing.. you name it!
It’s recommended that kids ages 1 and 2 get a minimum of 3 hours of physical activity each day. If your kiddo is in daycare, they will likely be getting at least this much. If you want to make sure, you can ask your ECEs if your child is active during the day.
Physical activity at this age means any activity that gets them moving! This could include climbing stairs, running around the house, playing outside, crawling, walking, obstacle courses... & Trips and falls are ok - they help kids learn protective reactions and can actually help with body awareness!
Being active will help young kids:
⭐️ maintain a healthy body weight
⭐️ improve movement skills
⭐️ increase fitness
⭐️ build a healthy heart
⭐️ feel happy
⭐️ develop self-confidence
⭐️ improve learning and attention
⭐️ have healthy poops
and so much more!!!!
How to keep your young baby active 👶
All you need is a safe space on the floor for your babe to freely explore their movements and environment... until they’re up and moving like this little guy!
30 minutes of tummy time counts as any time your baby is belly down, so that includes times like laying on mom’s chest and carrying your baby in a football style hold. If your baby is having difficulty with tummy time, you can go see a paediatric physio for help! They can provide strategies and ideas on how to help your baby tolerate it more, and also help you determine why they are avoiding tummy time.
Limiting use of containers means trying to avoid using things like car seats (unless you’re in the car of course), high chairs, swings, etc. for longer than twenty minutes or so at a time. These “containers” restrict your baby’s movements and keep them in a suboptimal position.
Try introducing new sensory experiences on a regular basis as well! This is a great way to vary things up and keep your baby engaged, while helping them develop their sensory system.
Activity guidelines for older age groups coming up! Drop your questions below
Babies do some wacky things when they’re learning new skills 😂
It’s recommended that kids ages 1 and 2 get a minimum of 3 hours of physical activity each day. If your kiddo is in daycare, they will likely be getting at least this much. If you want to make sure, you can ask your ECEs if your child is active during the day.
Physical activity at this age means any activity that gets them moving! This could include climbing stairs, running around the house, playing outside, crawling, walking, obstacle courses... & Trips and falls are ok - they help kids learn protective reactions and can actually help with body awareness!
Being active will help young kids:
⭐️ maintain a healthy body weight
⭐️ improve movement skills
⭐️ increase fitness
⭐️ build a healthy heart
⭐️ feel happy
⭐️ develop self-confidence
⭐️ improve learning and attention
⭐️ have healthy poops
and so much more!!!!
How to keep your young baby active 👶
All you need is a safe space on the floor for your babe to freely explore their movements and environment... until they’re up and moving like this little guy!
30 minutes of tummy time counts as any time your baby is belly down, so that includes times like laying on mom’s chest and carrying your baby in a football style hold.
Limiting use of containers means trying to avoid using things like car seats (unless you’re in the car of course), high chairs, swings, etc. for longer than twenty minutes or so at a time. These “containers” restrict your baby’s movements and keep them in a suboptimal position.
Try introducing new sensory experiences on a regular basis as well! This is a great way to vary things up and keep your baby engaged, while helping them develop their sensory system.
Activity guidelines for older age groups coming up! Drop your questions below
