It's a universally accepted truth that parents want the best for their children. This is why you are here. As your baby grows, you may find yourself examining each little gesture, movement, and sound, wondering if they're on track. We're here to tell you about the profound impact of movement lessons on a child's development and how, as a parent, you can employ them to ensure your baby reaches their optimal potential.
1. Understanding the Importance of Movement:
From the moment they are born, babies are learning about the world through their senses and movements. These movements, no matter how subtle, are the building blocks of future milestones like sitting, crawling, and walking. When a movement is not optimal, your baby is still calculating all their development around those movements too!
2. Addressing Developmental Concerns Early:
If you have concerns about your baby's developmental milestones, it's crucial to address them early. By incorporating Movement Lesson, tyou can tackle potential developmental delays head-on, giving your baby the best chance at a healthy growth trajectory.
3. The Role of Movement Lesson:
Movement Lesson are essentially guided exercises that can help enhance your baby's motor skills.
They are designed to:
Promote body intelligence and development: Babies learn about their bodies and capabilities through movement. Guiding them through different motions helps them understand their body's potential.
Stimulate brain intelligence and development: Movement and cognitive function have to be connected for their brains to grow with their bodies. When babies move, they are not just exercising their bodies but they are also forming their first crucial neural connections.
Enhance coordination and balance: The lessons teach babies to control and coordinate their body parts and mind, setting the foundation for future complex activities.
4. How to Incorporate Movement Lesson:
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Newborn Movement Assessment: The only assessment tool that shows you how your child can move from the moment of birth or any time during development.
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Tummy Time: Begin with our tummy time exercises, which shows you how to guide them in and out of lying and balance. A key foundational milestone, tummy time is needed to prepare them for rolling over, crawling, and eventually walking.
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Guided Play for Vision: You will see increased abilities as your child can start to follow an object going into reaching, grasping, and pulling. This play is needed and successfully allows them to develop their hand-eye coordination.
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Safety First: Always ensure that the environment is safe for Movement Lesson. Use a soft mat or blanket and keep the area free from hazards.
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Optimal Development: After Michelle's video review feedback, dive into the recommended courses for your child's specific goals!
5. Seeking Expert Guidance:
If you're unsure about how to guide your baby or have serious concerns about their development, post your videos or have a private, Zoom consultation so Michelle Turner can review your child’s development potentials. For medical stability, always work with your pediatrician or specialist. They can offer tailored advice based on your baby's unique needs.
Through Movement Lesson, you're not just helping your baby develop physically, but you're also initiating a strong foundation for their cognitive, social, and emotional growth. By addressing any developmental concerns early on, you empower your child to reach their full potential, ensuring they're equipped with the skills and confidence to face the world head-on.
Let's give our little ones the best start in life. By understanding their developmental journey and providing the right guidance and stimulation, we can ensure they thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Do you have any experience with Movement Lesson or concerns about your baby's development? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below!