Core strength is the foundation of your child’s ability to move, play, and grow with confidence. It supports nearly every activity they do from sitting in class and focusing on homework to running around the playground. That’s why building and maintaining core strength should be a key part of your child’s daily routine.

What is Core Strength?

Core strength helps keep them balanced and upright. It provides the stability they need to overcome everyday challenges. These include walking, running, and leaping without faltering. It's essential for proper posture. It keeps your child relaxed and attentive, whether they're playing on the floor or seated at a desk.

How to know if your child's core is weak or strong?

If your child has good core strength, they can sit comfortably for a longer time. This allows them to stay engaged in activities and conversation. On the other hand if having poor core strength then child can feel:

• Fidgeting constantly
• Slumping in their chair
• Tiring easily
• Difficulty sitting for longer time 
• Poor Attention Skills
• Poor Handwriting
• Struggles to pay attention in class
• W Sitting
• Difficulty focusing on tasks
• Struggles to get up and down off the ground

How can you help your child with this?

Simple and fun activities that help build up your child’s core strength can easily be incorporated into their daily routine.

Try these activities at home:

• Wheelbarrow walking: walking on hands where you hold their feet off the ground.
• Animal walks: Different animals, such as frog jumps and bear walks, can be fun. They also help develop the core.
• Planks and Superman position 
• Playing on the ground using different equipment is beneficial. Equipment like swings and climbing ropes aids in their overall development. This activity strengthens their core muscles.
• Encourage your child to sit with correct posture during seated activities.

It's important to start small when it comes to strengthening your child's core. As their endurance increases, we can help them develop strength organically. We do this by progressively increasing the length and intensity level of core-focused exercises. Keep in mind that even little actions can have a significant impact on their general health and wellbeing.