Is Your Child Moving Enough? Are you Assisting your Child Into a Life of Obesity?
Obesity is becoming a global issue. According to the World Health Organization, overweight children in South East Asia have risen by 150% in the last decade. An estimated 6.6 million young children under 5 years old are currently obese. (WHO, 2019) While not all overweight children go on to become overweight adults, obesity in adulthood […]
Steps to Follow to Help your Child Hit their Targets
Throwing is a core skill that is seen in many sports such as baseball, basketball, cricket, and countless others, hence, teaching kids how to throw is a crucial step in sports. Today’s blog will be focused on Overarm Throwing. It is a skill that can be used across a wide range of sports and games […]
Cute or Uncoordinated? Does your Child’s Clumsiness Mean Something?
Every kid has their own way of being quirky, awkward or uncoordinated. While this might seem cute to most parents, there are some signs that you should never disregard. Here are 3 signs to know if your clumsy child may actually need help. 1. Difficulty in Developing Gross Motor Skills Starting from infancy, there are […]
Is your Child not Hydrated Enough? Smart Ideas to Drink More Water Daily
Tips to get your Child to Drink More Water! It can be difficult to get your children to drink water, however, drinking water is important, even more so if they are active. Our bodies lose water through sweating, digestion, and even breathing. Here are a few ways you can follow to get your kids to […]
Kids Driving You Crazy? Activities to do during the Summer
Here’s 8 Ideas you can do in Singapore during the Summer to Entertain your Kids 1. BE BOARD! Monopoly has most probably caused more arguments than it’s solved, however, it is a great early introduction to teaching the children the value of property & rent. Who knows – it could even be an excellent gateway […]
My Child is Overweight!
3 SIMPLE WAYS TO GET YOUR CHILD (AND YOURSELF) MOVING AND ON TRACK TO LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE! Did you know that children are less active than ever before? Children are not getting the required levels of daily activity and as a result obesity levels are skyrocketing worldwide. Here are 3 great tips to set […]
7 Reasons Why You and Your Kids Should Play Sports on Sand
There’s plenty of discussion about being beach-ready for summer, and what better way to get ready, than on the beach itself? Sand-based sport or training is not a new concept but it is increasingly being used across a number of sports due to a host of benefits that it brings. It’s FUN! Let’s face it, […]
Parent Involvement in Kids Sports – How Much Is Too Much?
Parents naturally get invested in their child’s sports classes, teams, and competitions. How can they not, when they are spending lots of money on training fees, new equipment as well as the time invested to take their children to the sessions and competitions. However at what point does this involvement become too much? There are […]
The Importance Of Our Mini Tennis System For Kids
LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION (L.T.A) At ProActiv Sports, we use the L.T.A Mini Tennis System in our kids’ program to ensure children develop their skills to the maximum, and progress through each level at their own pace. The L.T.A mini tennis system is split into 4 parts. Tots, Mini Red, Mini Orange, and Mini Green. This is a renowned […]
Parents’ summer holiday worries
Oh, the summer holidays. Waking up late, eating all day and lazing around watching TV or playing video games – it’s the stuff kids’ wildest dreams are made of. As a parent, it’s natural to want your child to kick back and live out their idyllic conception of a good summer holiday. However, research suggests that […]
