The theme for this week … kids’ love-hate relationship with PE class As school gets into mid-semester, how many of your kids are struggling with doing the requirements of the PE (wellness) class? If you are frustrated with ways to help and wonder why they struggle, read on … What are the requirements of PE […]
The theme for this week … kids and their balance Balance is something we don’t usually think about for children. But when their behavior or effort at school frustrates us, you might consider balance. There is a link. Read on … Poor balance in kids looks like a lot of other things It is well […]
The theme for this week … crawling’s importance to health at all ages! How does crawling benefit my child, and even me? Crawling is generally thought of as a notable milestone for your baby as they grow, transforming from stationary wigglers to little individuals able to explore. The following study discusses the many facets of […]
There are so many ways trauma can impact us! Obvious traumas are injuries and accidents. Less obvious traumas include: medical procedures emotional trauma birth trauma illness How many traumas have you or a family member experienced? Recently we shared our model of how Bridging helps to quickly get your body back on track after these […]
School begins soon. Is your child positioned to do their best? Are you and your child excited about the new school year or dreading it? Do you hope each year will be the year things click into place for your child to excel? Did you have a tough time with school, so you give your […]
A child’s knee pain can be frustrating to you and to them! Summer is a time when your child is both very active, and often, growing! When knee pain strikes it can be concerning and frustrating if it lingers. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? Your child awakens at night with knee pain. You […]
There are FOUR aspects of coordination required. I’ve written about biking before, but usually from an injury perspective. This is the time of year that younger children are testing out new bikes, and parents are trying to teach bike riding skills. With success, the joy is unbelievable. When the skills just don’t happen, the frustration […]
It’s the season for being outdoors which often means exploring playgrounds. Playground exploration is an essential part of childhood for learning new physical skills, and learning to take risks. These are vital aspects of development! Sometimes your child needs a little help, then they figure it out. Sometimes a little help doesn’t work and your […]
Winter sports have wrapped up their season — hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, swimming and basketball. Did your athlete get injured, minor or major, during the past season? Spring sports will be starting soon — softball, baseball, badminton, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, and track. Has your athlete grown? The seasonal transition can cause stress when layered on top […]
Over 590,000 arms are fractured each year in the U.S. The three most common types of arm fractures are: distal radius distal ulna proximal humerus The most common cause of fractures is falling, or being hit, such as in sports injuries. The majority of forearm (radius, ulna) fractures occur in children under the age of […]