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!
Favorite Toys: Bright Beats Smart Touch Play Space
Okay, this toy is new to us. One of our therapists had it for her kids and she brought it in for us to use. I'll admit, it sat in the corner for a while, partially because it needed new batteries. It … [Read more...]
Favorite Toys: Infant Gym
It's been a while since we've done one of our favorite toys! I wanted to talk about the infant gym. Here are some of the traditional ways I have used this toy: Encouraging tummy time Propping … [Read more...]
Bingo Yoga
We love yoga! We talked a little about some of the ways we do yoga with our kids in this post. Warning - it may look different than any yoga practice you've done! In addition the benefits for the … [Read more...]
Movement and Learning
As physical therapists, we are constantly assessing the gross motor abilities of infants and children. We know that during the first year of life, there is a range of when the big milestones may be … [Read more...]
Scoliosis Awareness
Did you know June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month? We thought this would be a perfect opportunity to fill you in on the topic and the campaign promoted by the Scoliosis Research … [Read more...]
Favorite Toys: Puzzles
We love puzzles! We use them all the time. Because they have multiple pieces they are great for encouraging multiple repetitions of an activity. Repetition is important for … [Read more...]
Favorite Toys: Play Microwave
We have a toy microwave with an assortment of groceries that have been collected over the years. Here is a similar one and here are some additional groceries if you want more than what it comes … [Read more...]
Park Time Fun!
Now that the weather is starting to warm up a bit and rainy days are few and far between, this is a great time to head to your neighborhood park and get some fresh air. Parks provide endless … [Read more...]
Is Toe Walking Typical?
When your young child is just learning to stand or walk, you may see them occasionally go up on their tip-toes for a brief moment, then relax back down. This is typical, and is often used to allow for … [Read more...]
New Walkers – Tackling New Terrain with Yoga Mats
When a child first starts to walk, they are often in high guard (their arms up high), they are rigid through their trunk (no rotation or arm swing), and they have a wider base of support with a … [Read more...]
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