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!
Nature Walk Ideas
As a result of spending more time at or near home over the past few months, the fun and excitement may be dwindling. We have been brainstorming ways to bring back the novelty to a path or environment … [Read more...]
Chores for Movement
With virtual schooling and remote working, you may not be sure how you can get it all done… we wanted to send out a few ideas for activities kids can do at home that may also help the overall function … [Read more...]
3 Cues for Movement
When we are encouraging or teaching a new movement, we often have to provide cueing for the child. I thought I would take a moment and breakdown 4 of the main types of cueing that are used. … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Encourage the Non-Preferred Side
When kids are learning new skills they will often use one side more than the other at first. Just like we have a preferred side they will have a side that is just a tad easier so that is the one they … [Read more...]
Coordination Round-Up
This round-up is a work in progress of our posts on how movement develops and is learned, as well as areas of movement challenge for kids. These concepts can be applied to babies first learning to … [Read more...]
Crawling Down Stairs
Crawling down stairs can often be hard to teach. Why? Because when you are teaching going up stairs you can place a toy in front and they are motivated to try to get that toy. Going down stairs, if … [Read more...]
Crawling Up Stairs
Crawling up stairs is a great for many things. Here are a few: Practicing crawling - especially for little ones who don't want to crawl, it's a great way to do the skill without them realizing … [Read more...]
Floor to Stand
When your little one first learns to get into standing they often pull or push to stand. As their balance improves they are able to stand without holding on to support and become independent standers. … [Read more...]
Toy Rotation
It seems like toys just appear from thin air when you’ve got young kids. On top of that, everywhere you look there is another MUST HAVE toy for development so the pile keeps growing! The sheer volume … [Read more...]
Independent Standing
In order to walk, your little one will eventually need to be able to stand on their own. In order to do that they will need to develop balance and control. This happens over time as they continue to … [Read more...]
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