I wanted to add a summer-related post, so I wanted to review some of the guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and a recent news article. This article came out a few weeks ago: Water babies! Would you let… Read More ›
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Fun News- Manipulative babies will fake cry to get what they want
I kind of knew this already from working with my pediatric patients, but thought it would be fun to share a study that actually looked into real and fake crying. And now I have some evidence to show my parents… Read More ›
Pediatrics in the News- Kids Playing with Food and Babies’ Self-awareness
I wanted to highlight 2 recent articles about pediatrics and play that I found interesting and helpful. The first: Messy Kids Who Play With Their Food May Be Faster Learners, Study Says Highlights from the article: According to a new study… Read More ›
10 Signs You’re a Pediatric Physical Therapist
In honor of National Physical Therapy Month (yay October!), I will do some fun/informative posts. So with that, here is my first fun post of the month: 10 signs that you’re a Pediatric Physical Therapist 😀 10- You are used… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks Tuesdays- Bubbles!
Bubbles are a favorite tool for pediatric therapists! I forgot to include this in my pediatric PT toolbox, so I will add it today! So why bubbles? the #1 reason is that they are a great distraction if your kiddo… Read More ›
The In-Home Pediatric Physical Therapist’s Toolbox
I was training a new PT today at the clinic and was listing off all the things I thought she needed to start treating patients in their homes. After that, I decided I might as well make a list so… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks!- Keep that G-tube button in place
Just wanted to add this quick tip since I talked to a patient today about how to make sure their kiddo’s G-tube button doesn’t pop out during therapy sessions. Why would a PT care about keeping a G-tube button in… Read More ›
Fun News Fridays- Teddy Bear That Can Read Your Blood Pressure
Croatian company ready to launch teddy bear that can take your blood pressure Highlights from the article: Think Build-A-Bear meets medical monitor. Teddy the Guardian, the first smart toy with built-in medical sensors, is a stuffed animal made of organic… Read More ›
Milestone Mondays- Babies and Music and Dancing
I mostly wrote this post to share a great video someone shared on facebook of twin girls dancing at 11 months to their dad playing guitar. After seeing the video, I decided to look up a few things about… Read More ›
Another reason for tummy time!- 47% of babies studied have flat spots on heads
47% of babies studied have flat spots on heads I’m glad this research made some news yesterday! Most of my parents who come in because their kiddos have torticollis or a flat head usually say they had no idea that… Read More ›
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