Youve showered your kid with a variety of mind enriching toys which taught him about ABC and counting. Youve engaged him in as many mentally stimulating activities as possible to improve his cognitive skills, logical thinking and basic problem solving abilities. Youve done everything to make sure that your kids intellectual capabilities are properly nourished and fostered.
But of equal importance is your kids physical dexterity which is an essential aspect of his overall development that you should never neglect. The aspects of your kids manual agility that call for enhancement include gross and fine motor skills, muscle strengthening and coordination, and hand to eye coordination.
There are certain guidelines you can follow to ensure that your kid is also being nourished physically.
First tip to do just that is to engage your kid in physically challenging exercises. If you have a toddler, allow for frequent tummy time during the day. It is healthier for him to crawl, roll over, cruise or walk than be tucked in your arms the whole time. Encourage crawling, cruising or walking by giving your kid attractive toys to reach for.
On the other hand, if you...