Share44Pin103TweetToe Walking is a hot topic! “My former 28-weeker [preemie] is a year and a half and he started walking on his tippy toes…” “My daughter is a toe walker and also delayed in… { read more }
Home Typical Development
Share80Pin15Tweet Yes, Mommas and Papas! Crawling is important and should not be skipped! I read a discussion recently where an “expert” was arguing–adamantly– that crawling has no physiological purpose to human development and there’s… { read more }
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Skipped crawling? Help your child reap the benefits even if they’re already walking!
SharePin5TweetI hear it everywhere… “It’s OK if a baby skipped crawling.” In fact…just yesterday I heard a mom say, “well nowadays, a lot of babies skip crawling!” My response was, “that doesn’t mean it’s… { read more }
Advocate for your baby and ask these 10 questions next time you visit the pediatrician! Don't get blown off or dismissed when you are concerned about something, and don't seek out mom advice from… { read more }
Congratulations. You and baby are NICU survivors! What do you do now that you're home? Ask me anything about raising a preemie. I get it. I can help you.… { read more }
Are you worried about your preemie's development? Learn how preemie milestones differ from full-term babies. Explained by a pediatric physical therapist.… { read more }
"Ask the Baby Expert" #17: How do I know if my fussy baby has colic, reflux or allergies? Knowledge, tips and solutions from a pediatric physical therapist.… { read more }
Guest post from Melissa Droegemueller at rollingprairiereaders.com about the 5 great benefits of reading to babies from the very beginning.… { read more }
50% of babies have some sort of flat spot by 4 months! Advocate for your child and go see a pediatric physical therapist AS SOON AS YOU NOTICE IT so you can fix it… { read more }
Share6Pin148TweetThe nursery is for sleeping and nursing, not for playing or entertaining siblings and guests! Of course, we all know the nursery is for sleeping and feeding, but let’s think about it a little… { read more }