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Smart Start
Children need exercise, not just to stimulate their bodies but to stimulate their brains as well. The first five years of a child's life are now seen as crucial to later health, well-being and success. Exercise and good diet are especially important in ensuring that the pre-schooler has a healthy start in life, develops a good brain and avoids the problems of obesity. Margaret Sasse has had decades of practical experience in the area of child development, and in training parents and teachers on the importance of healthy food and exercise. Smart Start is a practical guide for parents on how to give their children the best start in life, with down-to-earth advice on diet and exercise to encourage optimum physical and intellectual development. The book is carefully organised to provide a step-by-step programme for each year. Simply written, and attractively presented with dozens of lively illustrations and practical exercises, it will soon become an indispensable tool in raising your child.
160 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2013
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December 28, 2023
Easy, straight forward and well organized per developmental stages.
The exercises are clear and easy to implement.
It contains info I haven’t found in other books hence I’d recommend it
The exercises are clear and easy to implement.
It contains info I haven’t found in other books hence I’d recommend it
November 2, 2013
While not specifically aimed at children with developmental delays, this book is excellent for that purpose. Nicely laid out with lots of great inspiration. According to the author, there is a direct relationship between the physical stimulation children receive when they are babies and their ability to do well at school, supported by extensive research.
In my very unscientific observation, after one session of kindergym I have noticed my son attempting to communicate much more than any time during the past week, and being more verbal. (Kindergym at our local gymnastics club is the less strictly disciplined cousin of "Gymbaroo" which was founded by the author). Hopefully results will continue!
In my very unscientific observation, after one session of kindergym I have noticed my son attempting to communicate much more than any time during the past week, and being more verbal. (Kindergym at our local gymnastics club is the less strictly disciplined cousin of "Gymbaroo" which was founded by the author). Hopefully results will continue!
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