Core-Strengthening-Exercises-for-Kids
15 Mar 2016

Core Strengthening for Kids Part 2

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More Core Strengthening Fun! While the activities described in Part 1 are perfect for targeting core strengthening specifically, sometimes good old fashioned play activities can have just as much benefit. Below is a list of awesome ideas for play: Swimming Negotiating an obstacle course Climbing up a slide instead of sliding down Swinging Crab walking   Sometimes, simply performing a motor skill is a perfect activity in and of itself.  Looking for a quick, easy, do-it-anywhere, no set-up required way to practice … Read More

Core-Strengthening-Exercises-for-Kids
8 Mar 2016

Core Strengthening Exercises for Kids Part 1

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There are a lot of parents, teachers, and therapists out there who know that developmental skills for kids build on each other.  Core strengthening is essential for the progression of other developmental skills. The core is the centre of control for everything else that the body does. It is difficult to balance, perform coordinated movements on both sides of the body, sit up straight in a chair, hold a pencil, control scissors, or jump if you don’t have a strong core. We know that decreased core strength commonly contributes to … Read More