Regular exercise will help children develop their muscles and bones, enhancing the coordination of body parts. Besides, when children move, climb and practice good balance skills to overcome obstacles, they will develop better thinking and problem-solving abilities. Therefore, from a young age, parents should create conditions for children to learn to walk, climb and practice balance skills. Here are simple ways to practice balance skills that parents can apply:
When do children need to learn how to climb and practice balance skills?
After passing the walking stage, children will begin to move on to more complex activities such as learning to balance on sidewalks and climbing to higher places. Conquering new challenges will make children feel excited and happy and is a way for them to receive praise and approval from everyone around them.
These types of physical activities play an important role in children's physical and mental development. Because they have the effect of strengthening the muscle and bone system, and the ability to coordinate parts of the body. And when children find ways to overcome obstacles, they will develop effective thinking and intellectual abilities.
Therefore, when you see your child showing signs of liking to climb and maintain balance, parents should create the best conditions for them to exercise. It is important that parents keep the house and play space neat and safe for children. Always keep an eye on your child to avoid unwanted dangerous situations.
How to encourage children to exercise and practice balance skills
Below are a few suggestions parents can apply to develop their baby's balance skills
Let children play with strollers and walkers
For children from 12 to 18 months, parents can let their children get used to tools and toys such as strollers and walkers. They not only bring hours of fun play but also help children learn how to control objects and explore the world around them.
Create conditions for children to climb
Let children freely climb as they like. Because climbing is a milestone marking the development of toddlers. Parents just need to clean up and secure furniture in the house to ensure their children's safety.
Train children to squat
Another way to teach children balance skills at 12 to 18 months is to let them squat. This activity will help children's muscles stay strong and maintain good balance. Parents can start by asking their children to bend down to pick up a toy and stand up to continue walking. Or you can use smart toys like a play table to encourage standing up and sitting down activities as children explore interesting games.
Encourage children to jog
For children who can walk and transition to jogging, parents should encourage them to jog to improve their balance skills. For example, parents can play a game of chasing after their children or letting their children chase them to create excitement.
Play a game of toss
Throwing a ball is also an effective method to help children develop balance skills. Furthermore, this game also enhances the ability to coordinate other parts of the body such as hands and eyes better.
Dance to the rhythm
Babies between 15 and 20 months often like to imitate what they see. So parents can play with interesting musical toys and dance to the rhythm with their children. When children learn to dance to the beat, they have discovered a fun way to challenge their bodies and integrate multiple movements into sequences.
Play football
Soccer games are also a way for children to develop balance skills. Because to perform the kicking action, children must learn how to balance their body when lifting their legs to kick. If the baby finds it difficult, parents can help the baby hold on to the hand to make it easier to do.
Above are ways parents can apply to teach children balance skills and develop effective mobility. Don't forget to follow the articles in Mykingdom's Handbook section for more useful information.
