He loves jumping on the big trampoline outside in the summertime, especially with Josh. He likes the rhythmic motion, and it seems to be therapeutic for him.
Late this last fall, there was an advertised trampoline on the radio's local "swap & shop". So, I took Kanyon and we went and checked it out at a residential home. It was in great condition (an older fellow used it for exercise in his garage). Kanyon knew he wanted it, so he gave the gentleman his own $10 to pay for it. We brought it home and put it in the family room, since it's the only room with enough floor space for it to fit. Now whenever Kanyon plays the wii, he frequently jumps on it. It has been so good for him to have one indoors!
Since he was 9 months old, Kanyon's been a head-banger. He still does it, but it's a lot less frequent now. We discovered early on that constant rhythmic motions are a way for him to relieve stress--after he began head-banging, then he also picked up on hitting his leg and hitting his head over and over. Jumping on the trampoline is a safer alternative for him to relieve stress! So I'm glad that he is able to jump year-round now since we have both outdoor and indoor trampolines!
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