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4 tips to improve your child’s posture -Physiotherapist Shaili Gala
Hey everyone! I am Shaili Gala, a certified Physiotherapist & Fitness trainer. People often ask me how I am able to maintain an upright posture and have such a strong back. My first advice to them is always – start young. Right from an early age we are used to heavy bag packs, slouching in front of the TV, dropping shoulders while sitting to study etc. Studies show, that prolonged slouching in kids can adversely affect their mental health, life span, hormones, lung function, and many other disorders. And so, for all the parents out there - here are 4 quick tips from me to help improve your kid's posture & strengthen their back. Tip #1: Practice this simple kid-yoga every day The Flying superman yoga - This is one of the easiest exercises that can help your kid's posture in a fun way. Here's how your kid can practice the flying exercise: Lie on a straight surface, facing the floor Extend your arms forward over your head as far straight as possible At the same time, lift your legs over the ground and straighten the legs farther At this point, your arms and legs knees down should be elevated from the floor Hold this position for 5-10 seconds and release Practice at least 10 times and increase the number gradually Tip #2: Invest in a dedicated desk for homework, meals etc. Keep a dedicated desk or table ready for your kids to study or do homework on. Ensure that they have the back against an erect chain or wall with the desk at eye level for them to study, write, eat, or work on a device. For instance, this personalized foldable wooden table by Zooboo can help your kids. You can adjust the desk to any angle. It can be folded and stored anywhere easily. Personalize it with your kids name and design here at 20% off & Free shipping. Tip #3: Try to get exposure to Vitamin D Vitamin D has been proven to be a very good agent in maintaining back health. Try to allow kids to play in the morning sun over the weekends or holidays whenever possible. Tip #4: Correct their bag pack An over-sized or overly heavy bag is definitely not going to help in improving your child’s posture. It is important to give your kid the correct size and weight as per their body, height and age. So try to lighten their bag load if you find them slouching while carrying it. A light bag like this Drawstring Bag is ideal for classes or tuitions where they can carry just the essentials. Hope you all benefited from these 4 quick tips. You can always try to practice more stretching exercises and kid-yoga every evening or over the weekends to help your kids build a strong back.
Make kids independent with Personalized Foldable Wooden Desk
Are you facing a space-crunch at home with no designated study area for kids? Do you find your kids in an unhealthy posture while reading/doing ipad/watching the laptop/eating? Do you want to encourage kids to eat independently? Zooboo’s personalized foldable wooden study table is the answer to all your above needs & more. Here’s why: Space This is a foldable table which means when not in use, it can be folded and stores easily, anywhere. Secondly, if you find that there is less space for kids to sit and eat on their own, or sit comfortably while doing homework/ipad/laptop/reading etc. then this table is good for their use. Comfort: The adjustable desk allows you to change the angle of the desk to suit whatever position you desire. Material This desk is made with high quality wood material with a canvas cotton handle. Personalized The table can be personalized with your child’s name and the desired theme. This is done on an Acrylic print over the table. You can pick different themes here! If you’re still wondering if this is required by your child, then here are a few benefits of using a dedicated study table compiled by polymath.edu: Use of a study table, even if a folding one, warrants an erect posture thus taking care of a child’s spinal alignment and avoid backaches in the long run An erect posture helps to retain attention and concentrate better It allows to easily transition between devices whether a laptop or a tablet, and books when everything is at the eye level The hands are rested better and always in relaxed positions suited for working, hence allowing a wider range of movement It helps create an atmosphere of school, although virtual, where students feel more inclined to work and there are higher chances of them taking their classwork and homework seriously During meals, it helps kids to eat on their own in a better posture – similar to sitting on a dinning table in the absence of one We highly recommend all parents to invest in a folding table, to complement the learning environment and independence for their children. Head over to our website or download the Zoomin app on your phone to order this incredibly useful Foldable Study Table that we will customize with your kid’s name! Trust us, this one is the perfect gift for birthday gifts, Raksha Bandhan gifts, Diwali gifts & more. Enjoy 25% off & FREE HOME DELIVERY Use code 25FREESHIP
