Children learn through play. They establish brain connections through movement. These brain connections ensure that children can concentrate on a task when they reach school age. They help with impulse control, judging situations and making a sustained effort. A child who is passive and immobile to the extreme may show deficits in gross and fine […]
What does vestibular mean?
The body has various feedback systems. The five senses of hearing, smell, taste, vision and touch along with proprioception and vestibular input make up the body’s sensory processing system. Proprioception refers to receptors in the joints, muscles and tendons – which gives feedback about joint position and joint movement. (Where are my body parts in relation […]
The importance of Vitamin A
Vitamin A is vital for growing children. This vitamin helps with vision development, healthy eyes and night vision. It is necessary to build strong tooth enamel. Sufficient Vitamin A stores help the immune system to function properly. Vitamin A needs healthy levels of proteins and iron in the body to be absorbed. The vitamin is […]
