A recent article in the Pathways magazine by Dr. Monika Buerger, D.C. stated,
"Our brains learn and retain information by moving through three-dimensional space. In today's world, infants are spending more time in car seats, walkers, and other restrictive devices that impair proper neuropathway development. As children get older, the increase use of computers, video games, and text messaging limit critical movement necessary to continue and maintain proper neuropathway development. Children need a daily dose of "brain food" such as running, skipping, jumping, climbing, swinging, and crawling. In addition, children need activities that involve movement of both sides of the body. When they are young, expose them to a variety of different textures, especially on their hands, feet, and face. Get them moving and let them be kids!"
What truth there is in her statement! So let your kids get dirty and roll around on the floor...carpets can always be cleaned! :)
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