Episode Synopsis "Episode 11: Get Kids Moving to Help Them Sit Still"

Do you ever wonder why your kids can sit still for hours in front of a screen or activity of choice, but they can't stop moving at the dinner table or at school? Join Kathryn Kraft, MPT as she discusses the challenges children face in sitting still and maintaining focus, particularly with what they consider, boring tasks. She emphasizes the importance of movement and physical development, particularly through development to the proprioceptive and vestibular systems, and the role of unstructured play in fostering healthy development. Kraft also highlights the significance of crawling in early childhood and how it impacts brain development, particularly in relation to attention and focus issues in children. Books Mentioned: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

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