Technology and Children  If children and adults in your home share thesame computer workstation make certain that the workstation can be modified for each child's use. Positionthecomputermonitorsothetopofthescreenisator below the child's eye level. This can be accomplished by taking the computer off its base or stand, or having the child sit on firm pillows or [...]

Stretch of the Month June Stretch the shoulder blades by having your child stand with his arms stretched out, parallel to the ground. Keep the palms facing backward with her thumbs toward the ground. Have her press her arms back as if squeezing a ball behind her back. She should continue to breathe normally [...]

Stretch of the Month July Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground. Extend your right arm along the right side of the chair. Place your left hand on the top of your head and slowly tilt your headto the left. Apply gentle pressure with your hand to increase the stretch. [...]

Falls Prevention The Australian Bureau of Statistics has found that the number of elderly people who die each year from falls has quadrupled over the past decade. 1530 people over the age of 75 died from falls in 2011, compared to 365 in 2002. Falls are also the leading cause of injury-related hospitalisation in [...]