Wee Exercise takes an infant up to age one, but what can I do with my toddler to promote physical activity and continue to build on healthy habits established with the videos?
The NAPSE guidelines say toddlers should accumulate at least 30 minutes of daily structured physical activity. It’s important to allow toddlers to explore every aspect of movement and balance in their environment whether it’s walking on a curb, climbing or jumping. Encourage your toddler’s natural drive to move, climb, run and jump. Blow bubbles together and chase after them. Throw a ball together. Practice balance walking on a curb. Those activities will work on a toddler’s large muscles. For fine motor skills, try arts and crafts activities. Paint, color, cut paper, glue and mold clay together. Set up an art activity center in your home where your child can access supplies and is free to create daily. To help with cognitive development, also encourage imaginative play with toys that mirror household objects such as play phones, cooking utensils, a toolbox etc. Although most toddlers love watching their favorite cartoons, videos and educational TV programs, try to limit TV time. Exper
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