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02/23/2022

This is just some of the fascinating research on screens and child development: https://www.theottoolbox.com/research-on-screen-time-for-kids/

09/14/2021

So important

SO MANY DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES ARE MET WHEN A BABY IS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THEIR TUMMY
This illustration and explanation gives important details of why floor and tummy time are important for development and building strength. Here's what you can find on Mommy Academy:
Development, strength and milestones happens on the floor!⁠⠀
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Tummy time helps build so many muscles, sensory outputs and skills that they will need to get to the next milestones in their motor development journey.⁠⠀
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Don't skip this step - it's the foundation for everything!⁠⠀
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Tummy time helps build:⁠⠀
✨Balance (vestibular sense)⁠⠀
✨Neck & back muscles⁠⠀
✨Visual tracking⁠⠀
✨Arm & wrist strength⁠⠀
✨Core strength⁠⠀
✨Flexor muscles⁠⠀
✨Spinal strength⁠⠀
✨Familiarity with gravity⁠⠀
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Mommy Academy goes into this in detail in Remarkable Infants with lots of tips on how to bring in more play to make this a more enjoyable experience for your little one. ⁠
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Soooo does your little one like tummy time?? Did you discover any tricks that made it a more enjoyable experience for you little one? DO TELL!

https://mommy-academy.com/

07/29/2020

WHY VESTIBULAR ACTIVITIES ARE SO IMPORTANT FOR THE BRAIN

Great breakdown showing how the vestibular can help a child sit still in class, read the chalkboard and listen to their teacher.

http://www.theottoolbox.com/p/vestibular-activities.html

07/01/2018

Interesting article about the importance of tummy time:

Positioning babies on their stomachs helps prevent flattening of the head and strengthens neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, as well as hands.

04/09/2015

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04/05/2015

Does your child have dysgraphia( difficultly with handwriting skills)? There are many reasons why a child may have poor handwriting skills. Let us help determine why your child has not benefited from handwriting practice. Call us now.