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Why Epsom salt baths?

Nov 5, 2015 by Hélène Serfontein 4 Comments

Epsom salts are magnesium sulphate (or sulfate). They dissolve easily in water and are readily absorbed through the skin. Taking a bath with Epsom salts is an easy way to supplement the body, and relatively harmless. Epsom salt baths are used to calm and soothe the body and mind, help detoxify neurodevelopmental toxins such as […]

The problem with TV (and other screens)

Oct 8, 2015 by Hélène Serfontein Leave a Comment

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?

Oct 3, 2015 by Hélène Serfontein 6 Comments

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 […]

Sitting pretty: Why is cross-legged sitting important for children?

Sep 28, 2015 by Hélène Serfontein 2 Comments

Growing up we sat cross-legged in school fairly often. The lower grades had carpets in the classrooms. We would sit there listening to the teacher read, or explain certain concepts. There wasn’t even a question: We all sat cross-legged. We sat like that through assembly in the school quad. We sat like that for morning […]

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