Progress Through Motion

As adults, we often forget how important sleep is. We live busy lives that see us squeezing every second out of every day to try to be as productive as possible. While we are pushing to get as much done in a day as possible we often sacrifice sleep to fit those last few things into our day. This is not the end of the world for us as our brains have done their developing and as a result, we need less sleep, but what about our children?

According to WebMD 1-3-year-olds need between 12 and 14 hours of sleep a day. 3-6-year-olds need between 10 and 12 hours a day. 7-12-year olds need between 10 and 11 hours of sleep per day.

The attached article outlines the latest research that links a lack of sleep in kids to symptoms that mimic / .

Could some ADHD be a type of sleep disorder? That would fundamentally change how we treat it. A new study suggests that people with ADHD tend to fall asleep later and get less sleep, with consequences for behavior and attention.

This article so clearly demonstrates why it is important for children to be both encouraged and given the opportunity, in this case by limating screen time, to be children.

Let them go outside and play. They need to climb trees and skin knees.

HAND GRIP: Weak Hands? Weak Body? Why Kids and Millennials are Losing their Grip Hand Grip: Weak Hands? Weak Body? Why Kids and Millennials are Losing their Grip This article provides helpful information regarding the necessity of strong hand grip and the affect it has on a child’s learning and emotional development. Integrated Learning Strategies (ILS) is a learning and acade...

An important read for all parents with an ADHD child who is on medication

How Does ADHD Medication Work? With Lots of Monitoring ADHD medication isn’t always a magic bullet, and sometimes it just doesn’t work for certain individuals. Experimentation can get frustrating fast when a med isn’t working the way you’d hoped. To ai…

The power of perseverance, determination, a stong foundation in motor development and parental support. Good on ya kiddo!

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