1. Have an increased daylong energy expenditure 2. Have increased muscular strength and power 3. Have better motor skill performance 4. Experience an increase in insulin sensitivity, which lowers the risk of diabetes 5. Have a more favorable body composition 6. Have...
As a concerned and caring parent you want the best for your child. One of the first things you do when your child expresses an interest in a particular sport is be supportive and excited. The second thing you do is kindly share a dose of reality. Dose of reality: ...
Engage in simple sports games, and engineer the outcome so your child can win most of the time. Children also need to understand that they can’t always win whatever game they are playing. Soccer would be a great game to do this with, there’s very little...
Stretching can be confusing. Parents often wonder how their kids should be stretching and when they should be doing it. Here is some fundamental information on stretching. *An important rule of thumb is to never stretch a cold muscle. Always make sure the muscles are...
Mornings can be very hectic, the stress of getting yourself and your family ready on time can make breakfast seem like a large obstacle. I like this easy, simple, make ahead and easily adjustable to what you have in the fridge recipe that families can use for...
3-5 Year Olds Skillful at walking, climbing, jumping, hopping, skipping, marching, and galloping Able to throw, catch, kick, and bounce balls Can engage in long periods of active play and exercise 6-8 Year Olds Emphasize teaching and encouragement to...
