Our blogs are inspired by our passion for enhancing childhood development and pediatric physical therapy. We write for both parents and professionals and work to provide a mix of education, activity/treatment ideas, and our favorite toys. Because we write for you, we would love to know what topics you are interested in or what questions you have that we can answer!
Out-toeing in Children: Why Kids Walk with Feet Pointing Out
Parents often watch how their children walk and grow. Some kids walk with their feet pointing outward instead of straight ahead. This is called "out-toeing" or sometimes "duck feet." Let's learn about … [Read more...]
Teaching Babies to Roll from Belly to Back: Sleep Solutions During Motor Milestones
Parents often search for this information when their babies roll onto their bellies in the crib but can't roll back, leading to sleep disruptions. While rolling from belly to back is typically harder … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Know What’s Really Causing Your Child’s In-Toeing
If you've noticed your child walking with their feet turning inward (what doctors call "in-toeing" or being "pigeon-toed"), you're not alone! As parents, you naturally worry about these things. But … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to Build Lateral Stability in Kids with Movement Challenges
Let's talk about one of those skills that doesn't always get the spotlight but is super important: lateral stability. If you're working with kid who have hemiplegia or who've had torticollis, you know … [Read more...]
Toe Walking Resource Round-Up
Toe walking is whenever the heel does not hit first when a child is walking. This is not something that they will outgrow. We have compiled resources for your information on toe walking. This will be … [Read more...]
Toe Walking: Weak Calves, Not Strong Ones – Debunking a Common Myth
Many people observe individuals who habitually walk on their toes and assume this indicates exceptional calf strength. After all, maintaining a raised heel position seems like it would require … [Read more...]
The Truth About Early Standing: Why Your Baby’s Rush to Stand Might Not Be What You Think
Early Standing in Babies: Understanding the Complete Picture As parents, we often get excited when our babies show an early interest in standing. It's commonly seen as a sign of advanced … [Read more...]
Task Breakdown for Motor Learning
Motor learning is when a task is practiced to allow for mastery. This happens with all new skills. Sometimes it happens so quickly you don't even realize it was happening and sometimes it can take … [Read more...]
Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation refers to how we respond and control our big emotions. Emotional regulation helps an individual with identifying, processing and controlling emotions in various activities and … [Read more...]
Bilateral Coordination
Bilateral coordination refers to the ability to use both hands (or both legs) together to complete a functional task. This requires both the sides of the brain and the muscles to work together. … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 62
- Next Page »