Learn to Use Physical Activity to Raise an Emotionally Well-Balanced, More Coordinated, and Happier Child

Playful interaction beginning in infancy is crucial to a child’s cognitive skills, language, speech, and overall emotional balance. Filled with practical, age-appropriate activities for children from newborns up to age five, Why Motor Skills Matter helps you to:

• Integrate touch, movement, and body awareness during playtime.
• Ensure that your child progresses through the proper developmental sequence.
• Determine if your child has sensory processing difficulties or disorders.
• Avoid common developmental mistakes, such as using exersaucers, having your child wear hard-soled shoes, and promoting early walking.