Physical Development Of Our Children Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Since the birth of my 2 young girls (21 months & 2 months) I have developed a keen awareness and curiosity of their motor & cognitive development. I know this is a normal parental interest and it certainly brings my wife and me joy on a daily basis. But I also wonder about those young golfers out there that have so quickly fine tuned their golf skills and motor programs. Now I am not saying I plan to turn my girls into premier LPGA players, but I am wondering, how we know if our children are getting the proper stimulation as they grow and develop. The fact is often times they are not.
I talk a lot about the importance of good posture, correct muscle function, and quality movement, but I also recognize the fact that many children do not get the proper stimulus or the correct amount needed to develop coordination and proper skills. It is generally accepted that physical activity is a key component to proper development and I know a lot of children just do not get the physical activity they need and deserve.
I want to tell you about a colleague I have been interacting with that actually specializes in working with children that have some degree of developmental delay. Her name is Cara Lindell and she can be found at www.fullyfitlifestyles.com. Her program is called Kinetic Connections and she essentially targets your child's neuromuscular coordination to help improve focus, academic skills, recreational abilities, and socialization. I have observed her work and she is making a significant impact on children’s lives.
So if you or someone you know is trying to help a child become a little more coordinated or to overcome some developmental barriers please visit her website to see how she can help.
Posted by Mark @ 12:13 PM
