4 Methods for Decompressing

Regardless of how old we are, the need to decompress is important after a long day or a stressful event. Many adults have tips and tricks that help them regulate their nervous system, relax their bodies, and make sure their emotions are in check. When babies are born,...

Leg’s Go!

Putting one foot in front of the other is such a big accomplishment for little ones, as it is the beginning of their ability to explore their world. As they grow up, their legs get stronger, and they learn to run, to sprint, and to jump! The legs are the foundation of...

Keep it Cool: Stretches for Kids after a Workout

For a workout or an intense session of active play to be effective for overall health, it helps to help the heart rate come down, let the muscles stretch back out after being contracted through work, and to get lots of deep breaths. This part of exercise is called a...

Flossing Into the New Year

A few years ago, you couldn’t get kids to stop flossing, but dentists weren’t necessarily happy about it. While the video-game inspired dance craze got lots of kids up and moving, it didn’t increase their interest in dental care. It can feel like an uphill battle to...

STRONG! Helping Kids Learn about Their Core

As  people get older, they begin to recognize the importance of a strong core. It helps people prevent back pain, have increased flexibility, and better posture. The younger we are when we start working on having a strong core, the more benefits someone has from...

Calm Down Techniques: For Hard Days

Everybody has bad days.  Sometimes we all feel the need to release our negative energy and get out our feelings. Little ones are no different, except they don’t necessarily have the same coping and communication skills. Sometimes all they want is a nap, and...