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Category: Move

Physical Play and Self Control

Physical Play and Self Control

Self-control is an important part of emotional development. It is what allows children to manage their feelings and regulate their behavior.

The University of Cambridge did an interesting review of 78 studies that had been conducted between 2007-2017. What they … Read more >>

Posted on May 30, 2022 by MarniPosted in Child Development, Move, PlayTagged dads, physical activity, play, self control

Explore the Outdoors

Explore the Outdoors

4 Ways to Explore the outdoors with your children

Exploring the outdoors is a great way to inspire creativity, an appreciation for the natural world, breathe fresh air and get physically active as a family! According to Sanford Health outdoor … Read more >>

Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by MarniPosted in Move, PlayTagged nature

Physical Activity Benefits Start Young

Physical Activity Benefits Start Young

Preventative measures for heart health start as young as 3 years old, according to a large study published in the journal Pediatrics.

The study took place over three years, looking at over 400 children ages 3-5 years old.

The findings … Read more >>

Posted on March 30, 2020 by MarniPosted in MoveTagged health, move, physical

Physical Activity And Learning

Physical Activity And Learning

A recent study has concluded that incorporating physical activity into teaching time increases learning. For example, ask students to answer a true/false question by jumping up and down to indicate “true” and doing a jumping jack to indicate “false.” Alternatively, … Read more >>

Posted on December 2, 2019 by MarniPosted in MoveTagged learning, physical

Flashlight Walk

Flashlight Walk

This activity is a way to get more outside time for your children AND potentially help them settle down for sleep at night.

If you were to try to get your children to take a walk around the neighborhood, maybe … Read more >>

Posted on August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by MarniPosted in Move

Physical Activity And Sleep

Physical Activity And Sleep

Even moderate physical activity helps with sleep.

We know that physical activity benefits children’s health. But, did you know it also helps children sleep better? Even moderate activity can make a difference.

Sleep Latency

A 2009 study found that every … Read more >>

Posted on May 14, 2019May 15, 2019 by MarniPosted in MoveTagged exercise, move, sleep

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