As you rock from center to one side then the other, or even as you rock forward and backward, there is an experience of alternating between being on-balance and off-balance. This gentle motion stimulates the vestibular system, helping children develop an improved sense of balance and coordination. Rocking, especially active rocking, is also a good way to burn energy without having to race around the house!
Tips for parents: Rocking can be a quiet and
calming activity, or it can be a wonderful outlet for pent-up energy! Depending on the need of the hour, choose the appropriate music and take some time together just to rock.
– Contributed by Theresa Case, whose Greenville, SC program, Kindermusik at Piano Central Studios, is proudly among the top 1% of Kindermusik programs worldwide.