Watch Their World Expand With Every Step HIKING WITH YOUR KIDS
Hiking has many benefits as a family activity, such as mental health improvement, strengthening your relationships, and experiencing new sights and discoveries together. It’s also great exercise, and you get plenty of quality time, fresh air, and sunshine. Here are three guidelines to help you and your kids have fun on your next hike. ENCOURAGE THEIR CURIOSITY One of the best ways to have your children learn about the world is letting them explore it. Being there for your children and encouraging them to ask questions about flowers, bugs, or animals you see on the trail will help them expand their vocabulary and learn how things work. When they learn they can explore independently and ask about the world around them, they’re gaining the confidence to teach themselves. BRING ALONG SOME TOOLS OF DISCOVERY Getting your children to engage in nature while you’re out hiking can be as simple as bringing a magnifying glass along with you. Let your kids look at leaves, rocks, insects, or anything else you might come across on the trail. You can also bring binoculars to help them look at a bird that might
be perched a little too high up. Another option is a bug holder to let your kids catch smaller insects, such as grasshoppers or pill bugs, and give them a close-up look. KEEP SAFETY IN MIND While you’re out on the trail, it’s essential to make sure that both you and your family are safe. Wear breathable, noncotton material and sturdy shoes that don’t expose your toes. It’s important to dress according to the weather. For example, if the day is sunny, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and apply plenty of sunscreen on any exposed skin. Bring your kids’ favorite snacks and water bottles for everyone to stay hydrated. It’s crucial that you also bring a fully stocked first-aid kit in case someone is injured on the hike. Starting with one of your local hiking trails can be a rewarding way to spend the day with your kids. You can watch their excitement as they expand their world with new discoveries.
Our favorite moments as physical therapists are when we see our patients get back to the activities they love without the pain or discomfort they were experiencing before treatment. Seeing patients stick with the healing process and get better inspires us every day! Here is one of the inspiring stories from a patient we’ve been lucky enough to work with. “Altitude Physical Therapy and their team are my one and only choice for my physical therapy needs. I specifically request Sean and Kayla for all of my rehab needs because of the compassion and care they provide. They also provide support and education to help maintain proper health and active lifestyles when I am unable to go into the clinic. “Unfortunately for me, I have had to have physical therapy multiple times for various injuries and surgeries. In Sean’s words, I’m a “frequent flyer” ARE SAYING INSPIRING STORIES WHAT OUR PATIENTS
with Altitude Physical Therapy and proud of it. Sean and his team are my angels in disguise because of their excellent care and education, and, for this reason, I have been able to prevent further injury to my back. I pulled my back while at work, and, remembering what Sean had taught me, I was able to prevent extended injury and time off from work by doing the stretches and exercises I learned at Altitude PT. I thank God that they are part of my extended family. And lastly, Sean, here is your new cheer: GO CHIEFS!!!”
Norma, we loved being there with you on your healing journey. Thank you for being such an awesome patient! You can read more inspiring stories from patients on our website. And if you, your friends, or your family members are experiencing challenges with treasured activities, we are here for you. We offer free workshops, and we’re always happy to do an evaluation to see how we can help. Call us to schedule your appointment and start your journey back to what you love.
–Norma
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