For babies, crawling is essential, even critical, for their early development. You probably either know someone or have heard stories of babies who skipped crawling, went straight to walking, and “turned out just fine.” If your baby does skip crawling, they’ll probably be fine. But, as a therapist, I’m here to tell you why it’s […]
Have you been considering getting an infant walker? If so, don’t. While some people think that walkers are useful for their babies, entertaining them and teaching them to walk, this isn’t true. A baby walker can actually be dangerous and might even delay your child’s development. So, if you’re thinking of buying a baby walker […]
We’re living in an era when children and youth are engaging in increasing amounts of sedentary behavior. This is why any attempt to get them to engage in physical movement should be considered positive. When children are using and developing their gross motor skills by running, jumping, or even walking, research shows that their cognitive […]
Playing, Learning, and the Effects of the Environment Lectures presenting the developmental characteristics of early childhood development and children from 19 to 22 November 2021. The target audience of the event is movement therapists, special educators, developmental educators, conductors, nurses, early childhood educators, kindergarten teachers, physiotherapists, psychologists. Conference presentations, available: via a link posted on […]
Premium Baby Swings for the Comfort and Ideal Development of Infants and Toddlers The benefits of swinging are truly therapeutic. One of the most obvious benefits is that a rocking motion can calm an upset child and bring happiness, joy, and sometimes even excitement. There are, however, a range of benefits that are way more […]
When it comes to the cognitive development of your toddler—meaning their ability to understand, communicate, think, imagine, create memories, and predict what might happen next—play is absolutely essential. One of the principal ways that a child explores the world around them is through play, which allows them to simultaneously experiment, think, problem-solve, and learn. With […]
And What Kind of Baby Swing We Recommend Have you ever drifted off in a gently swaying hammock? If so, you know that a rocking motion makes falling asleep seem easier. The same goes for anyone who has ever put a baby to bed. The fact that we enjoy being rocked and swung seems to […]
Why Are Motor Skills Important? Motor skills form an essential part of a baby’s physical strength and their ability to move. We use motor skills every day, throughout our lives. Motor skills are what help us move. They also help do everything, from lifting heavy items to typing on a keyboard. The development of motor […]
Before They Start Doing So Unsupported Conventional wisdom might call it blog suicide to talk negatively about a practice that 90% of parents probably do with their babies. But, as a therapist, it’s my job to tell you the truth about this common practice and to offer you alternatives to help with your baby’s development. […]
Motor development is a gradual process during which the child will slowly increase their use and coordination of the smaller muscles in their hands as well as the large muscles, such as those of their trunk, legs, and arms. In this respect, growth and development are two distinct processes, which remain interlinked. Specific developmental milestones […]
Hreyfiland is a family gym that offers play-based movement development classes led by a qualified child motor development therapist.