CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTWhy We Choose to Practice PilatesWe often get asked, “Why Pilates?” Short answer: Pilates is wonderful! Yes, but let’s flesh this out a little… Traditionally, Pilates is...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTA ‘Building Block’ of Development: Let’s Talk SensoryA pillar of child development, the sensory system allows for us to explore our possibilities and limitations when it comes to movement....
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTBringing Balance back into our Kids LivesIt’s been a rocky start to 2022, but with kindergartens and schools now back in full swing it is time to regain some balance into our...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTHow exercise and physical development can impact sensory developmentIn terms of development there is an extremely strong link between sensory input and motor output; our senses and how we respond...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTWhy louder is not better when teaching kids“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...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTHow regular exercise can improve concentration in kidsHave you ever been at a conference struggled to stay focussed throughout an entire presentation? What about a particularly long staff...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTMy Top 3 exercises for Cognitive DevelopmentWhat is cognitive development? What does it mean and how can we encourage it? Well firstly cognitive development is the development of...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTMy Top Exercises for Baby Development 1-3 monthsThose first 3 months of motherhood and caring for your new bub can be a real mixture of feelings. While most of our focus is on feeding,...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTStop Stressing New Mums. Optimal Milestones timeframes rather than Critical.It can get very consuming when you are a new mother to look at milestones and become anxious about those milestones. However current...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTHow to promote baby development in the first month of life.You have been pregnant for what feels like eternity and all you can think about it keeping bub safe and doing the right thing for you for...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTCHILD DEVELOPMENT – What does a child need most? Child development is on every parent’s mind, we have a bit of anxiety around how our child is going to progress. So the best and only...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTEmotional Development & Movement for KidsEmotional regulation is one of the biggest challenges and developmental stages for a young child and their family. They are having new...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTReady Set Prep-Child Development & Gross Motor SkillsThe transition into the first year of school or prep is a huge milestone for many kids. It can often be daunting for both parent and...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTClumsy Kids‘My child can barely can stay up right, it is hard not to get frustrated with them but they just slop around the place all day long.’...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTCrazy about crawlingThere is no doubt that as new mums we hear that crawling is one of the most important milestones in our baby’s development. But there is...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTBuilding resilience in our youngstersProtecting your children from the world and keeping them from harm’s way is a natural inclination, however wrapping them up in cotton...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTHow to get kids to work their coreI often get asked in my line of work, how to get kids to turn on their core. Whether its growing pains, sinking in the pool, instability...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTManaging the Daily Grind: Exercise and Type 1 Diabetes in KidsDuring Diabetes Awareness Week 9-15th July By Liz Dawson: Exercise Physiologist, Pilates Instructor: Kids Heart Pilates Raising children...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTMeditation as a remedy for kids sleep- During Sleep Awareness WeekBy Elizabeth Dawson: Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Pilates Instructor- Kids Heart Pilates This week 3-9th July is the National Sleep...
CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTWhy it’s Important for Asthmatic Kids to ExerciseBy Elizabeth Dawson, Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Pilates Instructor Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs and airways and...