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    • Spring Session
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  • Class Types
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    • Music & Movement
    • Baby Playtime
    • Whole family
    • Tutu Tots
    • Tumble
    • Rock-a-Baby Music
    • Messy Hands Art
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Learning through Music in Early childhood

3/28/2019

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​It has been proven that learning music and rhythm early correlates with higher achievement in grade school. (i) This is nature’s way of telling us that music plays a very special role in human life.  

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Perfectly Poised Posture

3/14/2019

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While posture seems like something we cannot teach, it is highly influenced by the habits we develop in early childhood.  With children (even toddlers) spending so much time hunched over hand held devices, it is only natural that their shoulders are rolling forward.  In order to sit or stand up tall, children need trunk strength which is often lacking in children who do not get enough free play time (and Tummy Time!) in their first 3 years. 

“Perfect” posture while sitting involves knees, hips, and ankles all positioned at 90 degrees… sounds like your child, right?!  Chances are, this isn’t the case but there are so many things you can do you assist your mini me with standing tall and proud as they grow into adulthood!

Here’s a few ideas to help you get started:
  • In babyhood, around 4-6 months when baby is learning to sit independently, avoid containers that 'prop them up' in a seated position before their muscles are ready to support that position
  • In the first 7 months, get your tummy time in to build proper back alignment and important core muscles
  • In babyhood, around 5-7 months, encourage your baby to use their hands to find the floor between their legs, this is a tripod sitting - an important step in their physical development
  • Model good posture.  You are your child’s best teacher!
  • Encourage your child to MOVE…often!  This will help them to develop strength in their core - which will improve overall posture.
  • Have your kiddo sit on a stability ball to further develop core muscles.  
  • Adjust your child if you find them sitting in a "W" position (here's why)
 
Want to learn more on this topic? Visit our favorite blog- The Inspired Treehouse, to learn more from OT's on developing posture skills. 

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