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!
Ideas to Target the Core
I don't know about you, but I know my core muscles (abdominals, back extensors, shoulder girdle, and hips) can always stand to be stronger. This also goes for our kids, typically developing as well as … [Read more...]
I Won’t Stand for That! (unless I learn how)
Learning to pull to stand can come naturally for some kids, and for others it can require a bit of work. This video is one where it came naturally (please note the emerging balance reactions at the … [Read more...]
Strong Outer Hips (aka abductors)
One of the muscles we focus on when we are working with kids, or young adult (or even ourselves if we're being honest) is the hip abductor, or the outer hip muscle. This muscle may be on the smaller … [Read more...]
The Value of Peer Play
I was recently at a school working with a kiddo. This child has made huge gains and is now easily able to access her school environment. The one area that is still a slight struggle is the play … [Read more...]
Hand and Foot Play
Hand and foot play is an important part of a child's development. So is bringing the feet to their mouth (unfortunately I didn't get a good picture of that!). So what are some of the reasons it is … [Read more...]
Fun with Balance Beams
I don't know about you but balance beams are one of our staples to use with kids. As I was writing this post, I looked around and realized just how many different ones we have, and we actually use … [Read more...]
Today I Sat Up
I love having friends and family who have little ones who are growing and moving through their milestones. And I especially love when they say I can use their pictures and videos. When I saw … [Read more...]
Free Wheelin: What Does Your Child Need to Learn to Ride a Bike?
Learning to ride a bike is a major childhood milestone for most kids providing a sense of freedom and increased independence. While the ultimate goal of self-propelled locomotion is no doubt … [Read more...]
What is the Vestibular System?
The vestibular system is made up of fluid filled organs that are located in the inner ear. It is one of the essential components of balance and helps provide us information about our body's movement. … [Read more...]
Development of Refined Movement
I recently saw a video a friend posted of her son learning to commando crawl. I immediately asked if I could use the video because I thought it was so great. Luckily she said yes and you can see the … [Read more...]
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