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knowloveserve
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Posted: Oct 09 2012 at 11:58am | IP Logged Quote knowloveserve
How do you inspire your children to have good posture? My husband has very poor posture and I don't want my children to grow up with the back pains he feels because of it. I'm already seeing my 10, 8 and 6 year olds slouching in church and at the table, etc. I don't want to be constantly nagging them...

Is this an issue for anyone else? Do you do special back-exercises for children that help with posture? How do you avoid the constant reminders?

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Posted: Oct 09 2012 at 2:57pm | IP Logged Quote St. Ann
Sports! Horsebackriding, gymnastics and ballet are all great for your posture without having to nag at all.

Because of my sway back my mom used to stand me up against a wall to straighten out my posture. I would also walk with a book on my head. That might be a fun "game" for the kids?

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Posted: Oct 09 2012 at 3:07pm | IP Logged Quote Erin
Ellie

Place a small finger on the bottom part of the spine as not only a practical way to help aline but a non-verbal reminder. Modelling by you is good. Also little sayings, "stand tall, be proud!" Alas you will also have to constantly remind them, no way around it.

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Posted: Oct 09 2012 at 3:42pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
also you might consider if you need to adjust the height of your chairs.. or get foot stools or something (maybe just a piece of 2x4 or something) but it's much easier to sit up straight if your feet aren't dangling.

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Posted: Oct 09 2012 at 6:43pm | IP Logged Quote guitarnan
My dd is an Irish step dancer, and posture is key in both performances and competitions.

She has found that strengthening her core (situps, pushups, Pilates exercises, planks, etc.) has made an enormous difference in her posture. It takes time, but the results are worth the effort.

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Posted: Oct 10 2012 at 1:12pm | IP Logged Quote Bridget
Well, I nag.      My mom used to reach past however many children she had to, to poke us in the back at Mass. Elasta Mom.

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