Springtime Fun & Health: Yoga for Kids at CFZ Pediatric Therapy
Children today live in a society that’s moving at rapid pace. Hurried parents trying to manage their home and work life, video games and mobile devices all play a role in adding stress to our children’s lives. Our relationships with our children are strained, they’re lacking motivation and focus, and mental health issues are rising. […]
ADHD, Autism & Anxiety: Using Nutrition to Improve Health
As a nation plagued by obesity and health issues, the current push for better food choices is a welcome change. Part of the problem was due to the fact that meals became more about convenience and cost and less about nutritional value. Today however, thanks to research and new discoveries, we’re now paying closer attention […]
Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Natural Medicine: Free Parent Education Session ft. Dr. Skowron
Naturopathic Medicine focuses on natural approaches to resolving conditions and improving health. Through testing, diagnosis and natural remedies, there has been great advancements made for many conditions including ADHD, autism, anxiety – and so much more. If you’re a parent whose child has been diagnosed with any of these conditions, you may be wondering how […]
Winter Indoor Activities for Kids: 3 Fun Ideas
The benefits of physical activity for overall health and wellness cannot be ignored. Keeping cardiovascular health and circulation in tact is a great way to feel good, improve heart health and feel happier overall. For adults, getting in fitness minutes during the winter months may include joining a gym or taking a regular fitness class. […]
Keep Kids Moving: The Importance of Physical Activity at All Ages
The benefits of physical fitness have long been known. Not only does using your body to exert energy help you to burn calories and keep muscles toned, but it’s also a terrific way to relieve stress and improve brain function. For children – from infancy through the pre-teen years, when their bodies are still growing, […]
Curious About Zumba Kids? Here is a message from the instructor…
Have you heard? CFZ Pediatric Therapy now has Zumba for Kids Classes! Offered in two options: Zumba Kids and Zumba Kids Jr., these classes are designed exclusively for kids (ages 7-11 and ages 4-6, respectively) and are rocking, high-energy dance parties. But there’s so much more too. If you’ve been wondering what Zumba for Kids […]
CFZ Pediatric Therapy Now Offering Zumba Classes for Kids!
Keeping kids active and moving can be harder to accomplish in the winter months when playing outdoors isn’t always an option. But the benefits of physical movement in children should not be ignored. Don’t let winter go by without adding some time in for your kids to have fun learning new dance moves. Consider a […]
5 Tips to Ease Holiday Stress for Special Needs Families
The holidays have arrived. Soon the tables will be seated with guests, filled with food and chatter and gifts will be opened. For those families of children with special needs, the holidays may also come with challenges. While it’s easy to understand that changes in routines, loud noises or other disruptions could cause a child […]
Adaptive Ski Lessons Help Kids with Special Needs Enjoy the Slopes
Winter activities are full of excitement for those who like adventure and get a thrill from pushing themselves beyond boundaries. Not only are there cold temps making things “extreme,” but skating on ice, sledding and skiing down hills can all be exhilarating as well. For kids, there is more than just having fun in the […]
Beyond Fitness: Zumba Sets Kids Up for Success
Zumba first swept the nation when it was introduced back in the 1990’s, and with good reason. Who doesn’t mind sweating while you’re dancing to great music and just having fun versus working hard trying to burn calories? That was the attraction with Zumba Fitness from the start and its benefits were felt by many […]