The American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC have created an excellent online tool to help parents/caregivers identify any motor delays in children under 5 years old! Click the link above to check out their page! The site lists… Read More ›
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Milestone Mondays! – Swimming!
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 ›
In the News- Harness of hope: Invention from mother of wheelchair-bound son helps him and other physically impaired children walk for the first time
Here is a great new product that will be made available worldwide soon. I always feel like parents come up with the best ideas since they are the ones that are with their 24-7 and know exactly what their needs are… Read More ›
Toy Talk- Play Kitchens
Happy New Year! For my first post of the year, I wanted to talk about a favorite item I like to use during my therapy sessions whether they are in the home or at the clinic, (usually most clinics have… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks Tuesdays!- How to keep balls from rolling away
I use ball toys a lot during my therapy sessions, whether they are in home or in the clinic. The main reason I like using balls is because once they get touched, they roll away, encouraging my patients to chase… Read More ›
Tips and Tricks- When in doubt, use couch cushions!
Couch cushions are my go-to item for in-home therapy sessions. So let’s hope that you or your patients have couches where the cushions come off! Here are the various ways Couch Cushions are great! I start using these with my… 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 ›
Tips and Tricks- No Stairs, No Problem!
Walking up and down stairs while holding onto someone’s hands usually starts around 15 months. For my families that don’t have stairs, they usually say they have nothing to practice on. So just wanted to share what I use in… Read More ›
Fun News Friday- Babies can anticipate upcoming cuddles
Physical therapy is all about movement, so thought this article was great to share, where they discuss how babies adjust their bodies using small movements as they anticipate being picked up. Make sure to see if your little one adjusts… Read More ›