130: Moving Smart. With Gill Connell

Have you ever wondered why movement is crucial for your child's learning? Listen in to find the answers with our special guest, Gill Connell. Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor. An essential conversation with child development expert Gill Connell on the importance of movement. Listen in to learn how to help your child learn through movement. What We Talked About: The importance of understanding our children’s movement pattern The evolution of movement What do children need in a well-balanced physical diet? The primitive reflexes of the newborn The necessity of letting our children walk barefoot Things to Remember “You need to think like a child when engaging with children.” “There’s a natural way for children to develop their balance system.” “Children need experiences that involve stamina, resilience, agility, and being able to use their bodies in different ways, move in different ways.” “Out of frustration comes determination and resilience.” “Play is the key to children learning about their world." “Play and outside spaces help children develop their readiness for learning in many different ways.”  “Movement is the starting point for wiring the brain for learning.” - Gill Connell   Click here for more from Jeanne-Marie, your parenting mentor.