Let your kids have a little fun: It’s good for them

ByOlivia Bada

It’s that time of year when spring has sprung, the weather is warming up and the kids are aching to go outside.

But the benefits of taking your children to the playground goes far beyond helping them burn off a little energy. Joe Flannery, PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT, clinical director ofTidewater Physical Therapy’s Williamsburg Clinic and Aquatic Center, says that good old fashion playground adventures can help a child build up his or her endurance, coordination and strength – which can keep them healthier and less injury prone down the road.

“Our bodies always perform to stress,” Flannery said. “The stress we put on it helps develop it, to shape it, and resistance tolerance forces the body to adapt and adjust.”

Young cheerful family of four at playground's swings. Focus on girl

What does that mean? The short answer is allowing your toddler to amble around the playground will help him or her get better at walking and running. Getting your 8-year-old to swing will help him or her develop core, leg and arm strength. And all that activity will help your child develop endurance, and…to read more follow here

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    Olivia Bada is one of the driving forces behind WilliamsburgFamilies.com, a trusted resource for locals and visitors alike. With over 14 years of experience curating the best family-friendly events, activities, and attractions in Williamsburg, VA, Olivia has become a trusted writer in the community. Her passion for connecting families to their local area is evident in the comprehensive guides, event listings, and reviews she shares on the site. She shares information on local events including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Yorktown, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, New Town, Merchants Square, York River State Park, Chippokes State Park and Yorktown Battlefield View all posts CEO

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