‘Lets face it, keeping children sedentary for most of their waking hours is causing harm.’

"Lets face it, keeping children sedentary for most of their waking hours is causing harm. Think of the percentage of time children are found sitting in chairs doing classwork, homework, and being driven from one activity to the next. When they do have free play, their movement experiences are significantly limited. We say things like, “Get down from there, you are going to get hurt.” And, “Stop spinning, you are going to get dizzy.” We keep children in an upright position for the majority of their day. This does little to stimulate and challenge the senses. Its no wonder our kids are fidgeting like crazy, crying at the drop of a hat and slumping over their desks like rag dolls."

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