Learn more about how to tell if your little one could benefit from core strengthening exercises for kids!
As parents, we are always concerned for our children and how they are developing. You may hold your breath during every appointment with the pediatrician just waiting for confirmation that everything is a-okay! We’ve all been there.
But what if you leave that appointment, assured by your doctor that your child is developing typically, and you still have a nagging feeling in your mind that something isn’t quite right? [You can find out more about developmental milestones here.]
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Have you noticed these things with your child?
- Constant fidgeting
- Frequent w-sitting
- Slouching or leaning at the dinner table
- Difficulty exerting enough force for fine motor tasks (e.g. squeezing a toothpaste tube)
- Difficulty putting on their socks
- Difficulty with clothing fasteners like zipping a jacket
- Low endurance during play time
- Problems with focus and attention
You know your child better than anyone and your concerns are valid! If you are constantly observing and noticing the difficulties listed above, it may be time to see a professional, like a pediatric physical therapist.
Why? These things might be a sign that your child’s core muscles aren’t quite strong enough to manage all of those movements and postures that they are trying to execute. And it may be time to look into whether core strengthening exercises for kids would be a fit for your little one!
You may not have known that core strength and core exercises for kids are important, but the good news is that it can be FUN! And – even if core strength isn’t the root cause of the problems you’re seeing – almost every child could benefit from some core strengthening exercises!
Top child development resources for parents about core strength for kids
Click on each of the blue links below to find out more…
Core Strengthening Through Everyday Play
Here, you’ll find all of our best play-based activities for strengthening core muscles in kids! These are fun and simple ideas that don’t require planning, set-up, or equipment!
Core Strengthening Resources
On this page, you’ll find all of our best resources about core strength for kids – from core strengthening exercises to popular resources from our shop.
How Core Strength Affects Fine Motor Skill Development
If you’re wondering why core strength for kids is so important – read this post and learn about how the core muscles are the foundation for so many other important skills!
A Surprising Cause of Attention Problems in Kids
If you notice that your child fidgets constantly and has difficulty with paying attention, you might want to check out this post to see if there could be an unexpected reason behind it!
Our hope is that you will find some fun and playful core strengthening activities in the developmental resources linked above that will keep your kids engaged and having fun while strengthening their middle.
We think that parents, teachers, coaches, therapists, and caregivers will all notice the difference it can make to focus on core strengthening for kids!
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