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3 Benefits On Why Your Child Should Play Barefoot

Posted by Dr Amanda Watson on 16-Nov-2020 16:44:42

The Benefits Of Playing Barefoot

Remember back in the day when you were playing outside barefoot as a child? Can you remember how it felt when you were connecting with the earth?

Do you remember the feeling of the sand submerging your feet, the tickling of the grass blades or the soft gooey mud squelching between your toes?

How did that make you feel...happy? calm? connected? If it did... you'd be happy to know there is lots of scientific evidence supporting this to be true! (A great reason to kick those shoes off).

Here are some benefits and tips to help you and your child get back to basics and go play barefoot or as they say 'earthing'. 

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Topics: parents, Australian Children's Chiropractic Centre, families, Toddlers, Physical Development, Preschool Children, barefoot

When Buying Christmas Gifts – Encourage bilateral Body Movement!

Posted by ACCC Team on 29-Nov-2019 10:15:00

[Image Credit: @emma.leigh.r via Moov Baby

Its that time of year again, Christmas is upon us and we are making our lists and checking them twice.  Because there is not enough stress on which toy or game is the latest trend, ensuring that it is also the best toy/game to enrich your child’s brain can make the decision process even harder.

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Topics: Development, spine, brain, Blog, Toddlers, Physical Development, Preschool Children

Screen Time Recommendations For Infants and Young Children

Posted by Dr Jacey Pryjma on 18-Jul-2019 14:11:09

How screen time effects development

As our world becomes more digital and connected online, our little ones daily habits will change. The exercise and amount of outdoor play we all enjoyed when we were young, isn't as common for todays children. Research published this year (2019) is uncovering the detrimental effects of high screen time, with one study showing higher screen time between the ages of 2 and 3 years of age was associated with delays in meeting developmental milestones at 3 and 5 years of age1. Research also showed clearly that less recreational screen time is better for avoiding obesity, and for promoting sleep, physical fitness, and cognitive, social and emotional development.

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Topics: Screen Time, Toddlers, Exercise, Infants, Physical Development, Preschool Children, Guidelines, Technology, Research

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