Quick Overview: This is part 2 of 4 discussing respiratory illness Included today are: Why early respiratory illness affects posture, strength, and behavior—and what can still change. The long-term movement impacts from childhood illnesses are real—even years later. Understanding the invisible impacts to upper body development from an early respiratory event. Early-Life Respiratory Bugs Are […]
Kids Fall Afterward, Do They Just Need Time to Heal, or a Reset? We all know kids fall — a lot! Whether it’s learning new skills, testing limits, or being goaded into taking risks by friends, falling is part of childhood. Younger kids fall because they haven’t yet developed a sense of boundaries or safety. […]
More about Bridging® in the News, and Why You May Be Interested We’ve had some exciting things happening lately, and I wanted to share them with you — not just because it’s news, but because these stories and insights may help you or your loved ones feel better, move better, and understand more about how […]
When kids have had a cast … Every time we left (the Bridging® Institute) we had relief for everything–fears, balance, etc., and the best night of sleep! Milestones would happen shortly after the session.” Erica S. (mom) From struggles to success Today, Erica’s son is a thriving 12-year-old — excelling in basketball, doing well in […]
This week we want to show you how the parts of the Bridging® process come together. Recent posts laid out the problem-solving process and the reset process, but what does this really look like when you are in a session? Depending upon your age it will vary, but here are the basic elements of a […]
The theme for this week … What happens with your bones directly affects the muscles. When bones are immobilized for healing, the muscles tend to go offline impacting your ability to be active. This week we look at how the treatment for improperly formed feet may be haunting you years later. Read on … Foot […]
The theme for this week … Oh, the many ways that medical procedures can get our muscles confused! This week we look at the impact of surgery on young children. Early medical interventions can affect movement development in ways you may not realize. Read on … Did your child have surgery at a young age? […]
The theme for this week … Physical activity in the outdoors is so amazing for our well-being! It’s also amazing for the sensory-motor development of our kids at each age and stage. This is the second in a series about being active outdoors. You can find the first, which outlined benefits of being active outdoors, […]
The Theme for This Week … Recently I wrote about balance being more than standing on one leg, and the challenges of balance in the dark. Keeping steady while turning is one more important aspect of your physical balance abilities. Turning balance can be as challenging for children as it is for older adults. Continuing […]
Keeping four generations moving — what a great Bridging® story! Throughout the past year we’ve shared many specific examples of how our clients’ pain and movement challenges have been helped by Bridging, no matter their age. Each discussion and topic sought to include a multi-age perspective. The Collins’ family story brings the multi-age aspect of […]