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!
Working on Reaching
Reaching is a way that your little one begins to purposefully interact with their environment. They see or hear something and they want to reach for it. This can start very early on with floor time. … [Read more...]
Baby Abs!
When babies are born they are in a flexed position and tummy time helps them to work on their extensor muscle strength and stretch out the front of their body. That doesn't mean that their abs are … [Read more...]
My Child Hates Tummy Time – Should I Be Concerned?
Tummy Time on Day 1! So, my simple answer is yes and no. Not so simple huh! The yes is because tummy time is so important. You want to work with your child to increase their tolerance to it. … [Read more...]
Side Sitting
We love side sitting! Why you may wonder? Well because it requires your little one to use their core/trunk muscles which helps to make them stronger. It also is a great transition position and helps … [Read more...]
Fine Tuning Motor Control
Sometimes kids know how they want to move but have a hard time getting their body to execute the movement. This can happen for a variety of reasons. One of those reasons may be a neuromuscular … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Pillows
Anyone getting cabin fever yet? The kids are getting bored and tired of all their toys at home, but you can’t just keep buying new toys to keep them entertained, right? Here’s some ideas you can do … [Read more...]
Reflux and Tummy Time
Reflux is something a lot of babies experience. That being said there are some differences. I am not a pediatrician so definitely consult your pediatrician if you have questions. Happy Spitters - … [Read more...]
Tummy Time with Neutral Legs
A “frog” leg position is when a baby’s hips are flexed and open out to the side so that their inner leg is resting on the floor. Often this is the result of tightness due to growing in a curled up … [Read more...]
Adventure Time – Princes and Princesses
This story is written as the prince rescuing the princess but definitely feel free to have the princess rescue the prince! In a time of electronics, it’s hard to tear kiddos away from their … [Read more...]
3 More Teletherapy Games
Enjoy the first round of virtual therapy games? Check out this follow up with more ideas to engage your patients over video calls while challenging them with movement and exercise! Share your ideas … [Read more...]
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