Why Motor Skills Matter : Improve Your Child's Physical Development to Enhance Learning and Self-Esteem

by Tara Losquadro Liddle, Laura Yorke (Contributor)

Practical advice for parents on the interaction among their child's muscular, mental, and motor development " Why Motor Skills Matter provides not only knowledge but a game plan as to how parents can help their little ones develop optimal potential via play, stimulation, and establishment of an appropriate environment." --Ruth A. Peters, Ph.D., bestselling author of Laying Down the Law According to pediatric physical therapist Tara Losquadro Liddle, playful interaction beginning in infancy is crucial to a child's learning ablilities, language, speech, and overall emotional balance. Filled with practical, age-appropriate activities for newborns up to five years old, Why Motor Skills Matter shows parents how

Genres: Parenting

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 23, 2003

Reviews

[Maeve]

A guide to child development with a focus on touch, movement, and gross/fine motor skills. Includes the proper developmental sequence, activities to incorporate during playtime, and a list of developmental mistakes to avoid.

[Smita Jha]

It was interesting reading about how the different physical milestones affect a child's motor skills. We worry so much about when they talk and walk, but don't notice the smaller signs of progression. Don't read this book if you have a tendency to micromanage and worry, but definitely read this book for a set of activities that can actually help build those motor skills that your child might need.

[Christine Turner]

At only, 206 pages this is a fairly quick read.

Filled with practical, age-appropriate activities for newborns and children up to five years old, "Why Motor Skills Matter" explains that playful interaction beginning in infancy is crucial to a child's learning abilities, language, speech, and overall emotional balance. The author explains the impact motor skills have on the self esteem of a child, helping parents participate more fully in their child's development.

[Sara]

I only read the section for Rex's age. Although it was interesting to read WHY motor skills do matter, I am more interested in reading about specific ideas for activities. I guess since I don't have tons of free time I'm focused on the "and so, now what" part and not the rationale.

[Jordyne]

I now view motor development as important as good sleep, eating habits and brain development. At times, repetitive and wordy describing principles but many good tactical games, activities dispersed throughout.

[Reuel]

Reread in 1990.