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Keeping Kids Healthy and Active
Getting your child involved in sports is one of the best ways to promote exercise. Beyond building strength and coordination, sports help children grow in confidence, make friends, and learn teamwork all while having fun.
Every child is unique, and discovering what they enjoy takes a little exploration. Attend games together, try out different activities, and pay attention to what excites them. The more experiences your child has, the easier it will be to find an activity they truly love.
It is important to make sure that the child’s sporting activity is age appropriate.
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Toddlers (2–5 years): Focus on unstructured play like running, jumping, climbing,
and exploring. These help build coordination, attention, and early social skills. -
Ages 8 and up: Team sports and organized games become more suitable as
children start to understand rules, cooperation, and strategy.
If your child does not like athletic activities, take the opportunity to spend more time with your child and encourage physical activity with regular walks, swimming, tossing a ball around, or simply kicking a ball back and forth. The goal is to keep activity fun and varied so they stay motivated and engaged.
Safety First
Injuries can happen even with the safest play. If your child gets hurt, consult a doctor promptly. In many cases, the doctor may recommend physical and occupational therapy to support a safe and full recovery.
Physical and occupational therapists help children heal through gentle, playful exercises designed to restore strength, balance, and mobility. These sessions are designed to be fun and engaging, helping your child stay positive and cooperative throughout recovery.
We’re here to Help
Physical and occupational therapy aren’t just about recover, they’re a path to confidence, coordination, and lifelong movement. Therapists use creative techniques such as crawling, balancing games, or “follow the leader” to make exercise feel like play and your child won’t realize that he or she is being treated.
Your encouragement makes a big difference. Participate, cheer, and play along so your child feels supported and motivated.
Physical and occupational therapy will help your child regain full potential, allowing your little bundle of joy to experience the pleasure of sport and grow physically and emotionally in the process. Your child will look forward to the play sessions and be an active participant in the recovery process.