The Power of Movement in Raising Healthy Children
Movement is a powerful tool for developing the minds and bodies of young children. As a parent, you looked forward […]
JUMPING
Anyone who’s ever seen a child jumping knows what the face of true joy looks like. Jumping is one of
Why Choose Catrobatkidz?
We often hear messages in the media that children aren’t getting enough physical activity. But what exactly does “being physically
The Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in Catrobatkidz
As parents, you have lots of options when it comes to choosing extra-mural activities for your children. At first glance,
Midline Crossing
Crossing the midline is very important to a child’s learning development. It’s a key element to helping children flourish and
The Importance of Catrobatkidz – ages 2 to 6
Infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers grow quickly, both physically and cognitively. During these childhood years they develop the physical skills needed
A Nutritional Guideline for Healthy Active Kids
Parents play a big part in shaping children’s eating habits. In a fast paced world where most parents have to juggle their time between work, play and home and are faced with all the latest food fads, it is no surprise that some parents may need some help understanding what healthy food for their little ones is. Getting children to eat what’s best for them can be a challenge, and giving in to their pestering for less-than-nutritious food can make it awfully confusing. Remember you are the parent and you do the shopping.
Why Catrobatkidz?
We often hear messages in the media that children aren’t getting enough physical activity. But what exactly does “being physically active” mean when you are an infant, toddler or pre-schooler? And is it important for their health now and in the future?
Low muscle tone (hypotonia) in Pre-Schoolers
Muscle tone is the amount of tension (or resistance to movement) in muscles when they are at rest. Our muscle tone helps us to hold our bodies upright when we are sitting and standing. Changes in muscle tone are what enable us to move. Since tone only describes a muscle when it is inactive or resting, it is quite possible for a child with low tone to still be very strong when they exert themselves and activate their muscles. There’s a big difference between muscle tone and muscle strength.
