#118: How to Inspire Natural Movement in Children with Darryl Edwards (pediatric series)
“Of course, we want to make sure our children are safe, but that needs to be balanced with not being overprotective, not being bulldozer parents.” -Darryl Edwards
Darryl Edwards has an incredible transformation story - going from a sedentary job to becoming an advocate for movement and play. I knew he would be a great guest for the pediatric series because he understands that movement should be FUN and part of our normal day-to-day life.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I speak with Darryl Edwards, a movement coach and play advocate about how we can encourage more movement in our children.
We discuss:
How he went from sitting for 16-18 hours a day as a computer programmer to becoming a play researcher
Why play is important
How and when kids start losing their sense of play
The difference between formal sports and unstructured play
Why it’s important to integrate movement as a family
Why movement is for everyone
How we can integrate physical activity and play throughout all the seasons
How we can encourage movement and play in children
What he wishes more parents knew
The personal habit he is most proud of
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Darryl Edwards
More about my honored guest:
Darryl Edwards is a Movement Coach, author of the best-selling book “Animal Moves” and a thought leader in the area of creativity and innovation in fitness and health.
Darryl developed the Primal Play Method™ to inspire others to make physical activity fun while getting healthier and more robust in the process.
You can learn more at: www.primalplay.com
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
Call to Action —> Find a new way to move (and play) with your family this week!
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