It is an acknowledged fact that children today are not doing enough physical activity in their day-to-day lives and that sport and physical exercise are habits that need to be instilled early on in life. Nannies can do their bit by introducing the children in their care to some or, at the very least, one of many physical activities at which we'll be taking an in-depth look. Let's start with dance.
WHEN TO START?
The days of pushing children into ballet pumps as soon as they can walk are over. But if you've noticed that the pre-school child in your care starts jumping around as soon as he hears music or that she responds enthusiastically to any impromptu dancing session that you initiate, you can safely assume that you're not being too pushy in finding out about local classes.
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