Confession: We’ve Made Sitting a Childhood Skill
Here’s the uncomfortable truth. Kids are getting very good at sitting. They sit in school. They sit in cars. They sit at dinner. They sit with screens. Somewhere along the way, sitting became a skill we reward.
But the effects of too much sitting on children are showing up everywhere.
Stillness isn’t strength
Children are wired to move. Their bones, muscles, and brains develop through motion. When stillness dominates the day, development slows in ways we do not always see immediately.
The long-term effects of too much sitting on children include poor posture, weaker core strength, reduced endurance, and increased risk of chronic health issues.
Sitting impacts mood too
Physical inactivity does not just affect the body. It affects confidence and emotion. Kids who move less often struggle more with focus and frustration.
Research continues to show that the effects of too much sitting on children include increased anxiety and lower energy levels.
Movement is not a reward
Movement should not be something kids earn after sitting well. It should be part of the learning process itself. When families understand the effects of too much sitting on children, they begin building in movement breaks without guilt.
Ten squats between homework tasks. A quick run before dinner. Stretching before bed. Small habits matter.
Final thoughts
Sitting should not be the main childhood milestone. Strong, capable, energetic kids are built through movement. If we want healthier futures, we need to interrupt the cycle.
Because the effects of too much sitting on children do not disappear with age. They compound.
At Dewey Does, we believe childhood should be active, strong, and full of possibility. We believe movement is not optional. It is foundational. When kids move, they build more than muscle. They build confidence, resilience, and lifelong health habits. Small daily changes add up. One walk. One game. One choice to step outside instead of sitting down. It does not have to be perfect. It just has to start.
If we want healthier futures for our children, we begin with movement today. Please help us protect childhood.
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