Why Neck Stretching Alone Isn't the Answer for Torticollis Treatment
While stretching the neck might seem like the solution here, there's more to effective methods to treat torticollis than just stretching.
Why Cash-Based Pediatric Physical Therapy is Beneficial for Your Family
As a pediatric physical therapist who has transitioned from an insurance-based to a cash-based practice, I've experienced the benefits this change can offer to my patients and their families.
The Power of Play: Enhancing Child Development Through Movement
For your munchkin, play is not just a way to entertain their self, it’s crucial to their development both mentally and physically.
Navigating Breastfeeding Challenges: Tongue Ties
Breastfeeding is a journey that varies greatly from one mother to another. For those facing the challenge of a baby with a tongue tie, this journey can be especially demanding.
Understanding Missed Milestones in Babies (and what to do about it)
As parents, we often track our baby’s development by monitoring key milestones like rolling, sitting, crawling, and walking. However, it’s not uncommon for some babies to skip certain milestones.
Baby Steps: Helping Your Munchkin Learn to Stand
Watching your baby learn to stand is one of the most exciting milestones for any parent. It’s not just a physical achievement; it’s the first step towards independence.
Make the Holidays Merry with The Moving Munchkin Gift Guide!
Stuck on what to get your munchkin this holiday season?! Maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the choices, or maybe you’ve got the perfect gift and are just looking for some stocking stuffers.
Rolling, Sitting and the Connection to Vestibular Function
Is it okay if my baby skips rolling and goes straight to sitting? I get this question a lot from parents who are wondering if rolling is an important milestone.
Muscle Tension and Head Shape in Infants
Have you ever woken up in the morning and had trouble turning your head because you slept funny? That tight, tense feeling in your muscles stops you from looking in a certain direction, and until you allow gentle movement or maybe even light massage, that feeling doesn’t go away.
Help Your Munchkin Walk!
With new walkers, there are all sorts of things we try… two of the most common ways a parent helps their new walker is by holding their hand and catching them when they fall.
Help Your Munchkin Sit!
Sitting! Such an amazing milestone for parents, because we can finally sit baby down and know they won’t just be laying on the floor.
Parent Instinct: A Therapist's Perspective
Following parent intuition or “gut instincts” is something that I like to encourage parents who come see me in my practice.
Milestones at 10-15 Months
As you get ready to celebrate Baby’s first birthday, they are working hard on more milestones.
Baby Milestones 7-9 Months!
Check out the following to see milestones for 7-9 month old babies!
Baby Milestones 4-6 Months!
Check out below to see what fun milestones your baby should reach between 4 and 6 months of age!
Baby Milestones Birth to 3 Months!
Take a look below at expected movement and milestones for a baby from birth to 3 months old!
What is Craniosacral Fascial Therapy and How Will it Help My Baby?
Craniosacral Fascial Therapy, or, CFT, is a type of gentle bodywork that addresses the nervous system as well as fascial system.
What is Bodywork and Does my Baby Need it?
Have you heard the buzzword “bodywork?” This phrase has been a hot topic in the pediatric world and is starting to make its way around social media and online parenting groups, so I thought I’d answer some commonly asked questions on this subject.
Holiday Gift Guide for Babies- ALL UNDER $40!
I personally like to get all the special babies in my life a little gift for the holidays. Nothing too big, but just a little something to celebrate their very first holiday season!