Kids Flipping Out

Here's two cool tricks you can try with your kids.



Back Flip. My mom did this with me when I was little. Here is a step-by-step illustration with my kids.

1. Hold the child's hands.

2. Child walks up your legs.

3. Keep walking up.

4. Walk all the up to feet on your chest.

5. Help him (or her) flip over.

6. Stick the landing (better than this, maybe).

7. Celebrate!

Front Flip.  My cousin Brenna taught this to me, when Hannah was little. It's simple and fast. Watch:

Warning: Don't let your child hook his legs when he flips:

Have you ever done either of these flips as a kid, or with your kids?


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