In terms of development there is an extremely strong link between sensory input and motor output; our senses and how we respond physically. When there is an increased opportunity for one of the two incidentally the other will increase. Sensory input = motor output. For example, by incorporating a ball or balloon play will encourage … Continue reading “How exercise and physical development can impact sensory development. The sensory System – Motor Input = Motor Output”

“If my hands are on my head, pop your hands on your head! “ One of my go to Pilates adventure rules to keep us safe and strong. I have 3 rules for my Pilates adventure that I take kids through at the start of the class. These rules are in place so that we … Continue reading “Why louder is not better when teaching kids”

Our new reality definitely has its draw backs, I am not going to pretend that the media isn’t getting the better of my mental state. But one thing I know I need to manage well is my mental health and right now it is more important than ever. Remember our kids pick up on everything … Continue reading “How to keep the family sane during Lockdowns”

Have you ever been at a conference struggled to stay focussed throughout an entire presentation? What about a particularly long staff meeting that you would have preferred to have skipped? We often expect things from children that we wouldn’t expect from ourselves as adults. More often than not, this is due to the curriculum that … Continue reading “How regular exercise can improve concentration in kids”

Our body needs sleep in order to function physically, psychologically, emotionally and cognitively. I realised this while suffering from pregnancy insomnia and to be honest 6 months later and no longer pregnant, with a baby that wakes several times a night, not much has changed, I’m still exhausted, no doubt a lot of mums can … Continue reading “Sleep or Exercise? How do you continue to exercise when you are sleep deprived?”

Something I am passionate about sharing is finding the best healthcare and information for women during the evolution of becoming a mother. I myself have always loved learning about my body through my own experiences and having babies was one of those times so it was a no brainer for me to attend women’s health … Continue reading “5 top tips for the postpartum period from Women’s Health Physio Claire Sinnott”

What is cognitive development? What does it mean and how can we encourage it? Well firstly cognitive development is the development of the mind. It is learning how to recognise, understand and problem solve. It incorporates the memory, keeping focus and attention and building on concepts. It using several parts of the brain, working together. … Continue reading “My Top 3 exercises for Cognitive Development”

I often get asked how much and what exercise is best during pregnancy and while there is not set amount and it is completely dependent on each person as each pregnancy is unique there are some guidelines for exercising during pregnancy. How much? Weekly a breakdown should be something as follows: Cardio – 5-6 days … Continue reading “How Much Exercise Do You Need During Pregnancy?”

It can get very consuming when you are a new mother to look at milestones and become anxious about those milestones. However current research suggests that rather than critical timeframes for milestones there are optimal times. We know that the plasticity of the brain is at its highest until age 12 which means that there … Continue reading “Stop Stressing New Mums. Optimal Milestones timeframes rather than Critical.”