Picnics are an opportunity for learning, bonding, and sharing, which is why they are such a wonderful activity to do regularly over the summer. Here are 3 ideas for having a fantastic summer picnic!
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Growing up means learning how to handle responsibility, even at a young age sometimes, but it doesn’t mean it all has to be serious. Using games can be a good way to reinforce important ideas and concepts with kids and get them moving.
When babies are born, they are almost pure emotion and need. As they get older, they learn how to manage themselves internally and externally. Decompression is one of these regulation tools; it is a way someone regulates emotional, and sometimes even physical, pressure. For children, especially when they first start going to school for 8 hours a day, being able to decompress from school and reset for the rest of their day is very important, but it doesn’t come naturally.
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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 the body. Fun, dynamic exercise can be a great way for kids to build strong bodies, and to help kids learn to understand more about the way their bodies work. There are 13 primary muscles that help the legs go, that work together in groups.
Flossing can be an important part of keeping teeth squeaky clean, fighting cavities, and protecting teeth for the long haul; so the earlier kids can learn to floss, the more natural the habit will be for the rest of their lives.
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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, increase flexibility, and improve posture. The younger we are when we start working on having a strong core, the more benefits someone has from that work. Even kids
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Everybody has bad days. Teaching children at a young age how to express and cope with what they are feeling can help them improve their social-emotional skills, grow their relationships with others, and set them up for success later in life.
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Water should always be the first go-to beverage for hydration; but when you need a little more or a kid just wants something different, these sports drink alternatives can be a good solution.
For growing bodies, incorporating appropriate types and levels of exercise is important for facilitating growth and for preventing injuries that could have long-lasting impacts.
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Sometimes it can be difficult to get kids to get up and move their bodies, which is so critical for them to grow up healthy and strong. It can be frustrating when they won’t stretch, don’t want to go on a walk, and just sit at the playground rather than get goofy on the equipment. Stretch-n-Grow encourages movement through play!
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