OH MY.. Why Do Some Kids Walk On Their Toes
Some kids keep toe walking off and on just. Toe walking is quite common in young children age 3 and younger. Our Toe Walking Journey Part 1 Busy Moms Helper Exercise For Kids Kids Health Walking Exercise A sensory avoider will be able to avoid input through their feet by toe. Why do some kids walk on their toes . This weighs them down and allows them to feel their legs better. Toe-walking may be a learned habit many toddlers walk on their toes or may relate to motor coordination challenges a tight Achilles tendon or a sensory processing difference. One activity to help improve balance and body awareness in toe walkers is a game of pickup. Place 10 marbles and a bucket on the floor. But toe walking especially in children 5 years and older is often associated with neurological immaturity. Toe walking can also cause an increased risk of falling and children who do it may experience bullying or social stigma from their peers. Take a look at some of the risk factors th...