I recently went to the Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA. It was an amazing 3 days of information all related to pediatrics. One of the talks I went to talked about the development of movement and the variability that goes along with that. This is in relation to all kids, not just […]
I’m Not Going to Sit For This!
Learning to sit is yet another one of those milestones that can be eagerly anticipated by parents. Its always exciting when your child can now maintain sitting by themselves and you don’t have to hover within inches of them in case they fall over! In fact we’ve created multiple devices to give us […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2010
Its the end of the year and its time for my Top 10 Blog Posts of 2010. Based on readership these were the posts that got the most views this past year. If you want to compare to last year check out Top 10 Blog Posts of 2009! 10. Repetition and the Beauty of ‘Redo’ […]
Gross Motor Development vs Fine Motor Development
Common questions I get when people hear about what I do is, ‘What’s the difference between fine motor and gross motor?’ or ‘What’s the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy and why do kids need occupational therapy?’. In little kids most parents know what gross motor is because of the milestones each child hits […]
The Long Road to Walking
I recently put together some footage for a video of some of the hard work that goes into walking for children with developmental disabilities. However, the same concepts can apply to any child who is learning to walk. Balance is a huge factor for learning to walk. Give your child the chance at success first […]
What do you do when you suspect gross motor delay?
Becoming a parent can be one of the most exciting times in your life but it can also be one of the most confusing and uncertain times as well, especially if you are a first time parent! For those on their second or third child you at least have some idea of what to expect, […]
My Child Isn’t Rolling Over: Should I Be Concerned?
Rolling over is one of the first major gross motor milestones you will see when your child is growing and developing and it is your baby’s first opportunity for independent mobility. Now they can change from tummy to back and vice versa! Just a note, this may make tummy time more challenging but tummy time […]
Tummy Time: The Cornerstone of Movement
Tummy time is the cornerstone of gross motor development in my opinion. It has become even more critical with the Back to Sleep campaign and the continued development of bouncy chairs and other carriers that increase convenience for busy parents. In 2006 the Journal of Pediatrics published study looking at the difference between gross motor […]
Why Are Babies Getting Flat Heads?
Some babies develop a flat part of their skull after they are born. This is called plagiocephaly. Because and infants skull has to grow so rapidly the various bones that make up the skull are not sealed together early on. This makes them more mobile so if your child spends too much time with pressure […]