Artes y manualidades no son solamente divertidos para niños, pero también los adultos. Nos permiten explora actividades nuevas y ser creativos, mientras también desarrollando las mentes y cuerpos. Artes y manualidades también pueden aliviar el estrés y nos recuerde que podemos encontrar alegría incluso en tiempos difíciles. Unos beneficios de artes y manualidades para niños incluyen: Habilidades manuales – niños usan sus dedos cuando están creando arte, por ejemplo, cuando están pintando, coloreando, pegando, y […]
Wellness Tip #20
Arts and crafts are not only fun for kids, but also for adults! They allow us to explore new activities and be creative, while also developing minds and bodies. Arts and crafts can also help relieve stress and remind us that we can find joy even during hard times. Some benefits of arts and crafts for young children include: Motor skills – kids use their fingers while creating art, for example while painting, coloring, gluing, and cutting Increased literacy skills – when kids make art projects, they get a chance to talk about their […]
Wellness Tip #19
It is normal to feel stressed and anxious, especially during times of uncertainty. One way our body deals with stress and anxiety is with muscle tension. Muscle tension feels like an ache or pain in different parts of our bodies. Maybe in our neck, shoulders, lower back or feet. Wherever you feel this pain, there is a method that can help. Progressive muscle relaxation is when you tense a group of your muscles as you breathe in and then let go, relaxing them, as you […]
Consejo de Bienestar #18
Es importante incorporar la actividad física en sus horarios, incluso si es solo por unos minutos al día. Lo bueno es que hay muchas maneras en que puede hacer latir su corazón y el ejercicio aeróbico es un buen lugar para comenzar. Aeróbico significa “con aire”. Hacer algunos ejercicios aeróbicos hace que su sangre bombee más rápido, hace que su corazón lata más rápido y que sus pulmones absorban más oxígeno. Hay muchos beneficios para […]
Wellness Tip #18
It’s important to incorporate physical activity into your schedules, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day. The good thing is there are so many ways you can get your heart pumping, and aerobic exercises is a good place to start. Aerobics means “with air.” Doing some aerobics gets your blood pumping faster, makes your heart beat faster and makes your lung take in more oxygen. There are many benefits to practicing aerobic exercises regularly, including: Better heart and lung fitness Lower levels of body fat Stronger bones […]