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expert q&a
- Is 2 too young to put a child in competitive sports?
- Is it OK if I sometimes let my children play by themselves?
- I tried to enroll my child in a dance class, and after the first class, she just didn't want to go back. Is it OK to allow her to quit or is that setting a bad precedent?
- What should I look for in an organized physical activity program for my child?
- Should I enroll my child in an organized physical activity program?
- I've been hearing a lot about brain research and how important movement is to brain development. Is this true?
- Can play affect a child's personality?
- I sometimes feel guilty when I just let my children play and do not join in. Should I always participate in their playtime?
- How can I get my toddler involved in dance besides putting him in a class?
- How can I keep my child's life balanced with play, school and other activities?
- Is free play an important part of childhood?
- What's a fun game I can play with my toddler to help him walk a straight line and work on his balance?
- When will my toddler be able to bend over without falling over?
- Can you suggest a game to help reinforce body part identification?
- My toddler jumps all over the house. He falls a lot in the process, but seems to love this activity. Any suggestions on a game or activity that involves jumping?
- Why can't my toddler walk on his toes?
- Why does my toddler have such bad balance?
- Why does my toddler walk with his feet so far apart?
- My toddler seems to wobble more than he walks. Is this normal?
- Should my child get the chickenpox vaccine?
- My child loves being outside. How can I work on skills and enjoy the outdoors with him?
- Can rolling a ball with my child help her development?
- I love playing catch with my toddler. Besides fun, what benefits do kids get from throwing?
- How can I help my child improve his balance?
- My child loves to jump. Does this help his development?
- Can you recommend any activities to get my toddler moving?
- My toddler is already a couch potato. Should I be concerned, and what can I do about it?
- Why should physical activity start early in life?
- My baby simply does not enjoy tummy time. What should I do?
- My baby's head is a little flat. What can I do to fix this, if anything?
- My baby is on her back a lot. Can this cause any problems?
- I instantly start rocking, swaying and moving when I hold my baby. Does this help with my baby's development?
- Can a baby spend too much time in a highchair or infant carrier?
- Why is play so important for babies?
- Can you recommend any games/activities to play with my baby that encourage him to move?
- Why is pat-a-cake the game parents always play with their baby? How do you know a game is a good one to play?
- How can I help increase my baby's body awareness?
- How can I help increase my baby's visual tracking?
- How can I help my baby learn that he is his own person?
- How can I help my baby with his eye-hand coordination?
- My baby loves to imitate me. How can I use this to help her development?