Garland Globe | 1908-01-18 | Page 5 | Round Shouldered Children

Round Shouldered Children. Thoro aro vory few children who are round shouldered boforo tho ago of six or soven. If a child youngor than that Is round shouldered first of all seo that his general health Is good. Qlvo him plenty of nourishing food and an abundanco of exercise In tho open air. Put the child to bed at an early hour and Insist upon his sleeping on a small hair pillow about an Inch high Instead of a soft feather feath-er ono. Night and, morning massagq the back with long, steady strokes. Constantly remind tho child to "stand straight llko a soldier." Teach him tho correct soldiers' position, with heels together, head up, shoulders back, and hands to tho sldo. Also teach him pretty kindergarten marches, march-es, with tho various' stops which accompany ac-company them. Do not allow him to sit In a high chair whero his feet will danglo. Glvo him a comfortable low chair and seo that his feet can touch tho floor comfortably whon ho sits down. Round shoulders can bo quickly and easily cured In a young child, as tho bones aro soft and pliable and will quickly respond to tho straightening process.