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"Play is really the work of childhood"

                                       ~ Fred Rogers

                          

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 Stamford, CT 06905

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    Core Strengthening Exercises

    Core Strengthening Exercises

    Core strengthening is not just for adults; children need core strengthening as well. Core strength in children can help them participate better in school, sports, group activities and improve motor developmental skills (e.g. jumping, running, handwriting, balance, sitting upright in a chair). It's important to make exercises fun for children as play is the work of a child! The core is right at the center and controls how the rest of the body works. As a child's core get str
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