From lugging heavy school bags to hours spent at a computer, playing video games or watching TV, many kids are placing undue strain on their growing bodies.

In this light-hearted guide, leading physiotherapist and mother of two, Anna-Louise Bouvier, reveals smart tips and strategies to help children aged 5 to 14 to straighten up and take the load off their spines. Discover how to effectively set up laptops, prevent sports injuries and stop your child from slumping. Anna-Louise knows how hard it is to change kid's slumpy habits using humour and a bit of old-fashioned nagging to show kids just how bad their slumpy posture looks.

This essential guide is a must for parents who want to give their child the best start in life.

Including the following topics:

Stop Slumpy Sitting

The School Bag Challenge

Homework Headaches

Fixing TV Back

Sports Injuries

Growing Pains

Written and Presented by Anna-Louise Bouvier

Directed and Produced by Brad Hayward Director of Photography John Biggins

Executive Producers Leon Coningham and Anna-Louise Bouvier

Featuring Mia Hayward and Tom Partington

This DVD is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. It covers aspects of wellbeing related to exercise and physical activity. We recommend you see your GP or medical specialist should you have specific concerns regarding your bone density, diet or general health.

© Anna-Louise Bouvier Physiocise Movement for Muscles Pty Ltd 2012 retain the copyright to all intellectual property in this DVD