As humans we all want to be in control. As parents you may hear statements like “control your child” or that child is “out of control”. You might feel like picky eating is something that you need to “get under control.” This concept comes up everywhere. We are supposed to Read more…
Learning to sit is a vital skill for babies to learn. It provides them the opportunity to explore their surroundings and interact with others. Today we are going to go over a few tips and tricks of how to encourage your baby to sit independently. BUILDING CORE STRENGTH Core Read more…
What is toe walking? Toe walking refers to a walking pattern in which a child walks on the balls of their feet, with no contact between the heels and the ground. By 3 years of age, children should walk with a heel-toe pattern. There are many medical causes or reasons Read more…
Do you struggle with deciding what to feed your picky eater? Should you try something new or stick to a favorite food? It’s a lot to think about and we know how overwhelming it can be. We’re fans of keeping things simple. In the picky eating world, everything can feel Read more…
What is “W” Sitting? In sitting, a child sits on their bottom with their knees bent and feet positioned outside of their hips. Their bottom tends to sit on the floor, while their feet are splayed out to the sides; forming a “w” shape with the legs and knees1. Read more…
“If you eat your broccoli you can have dessert.” We all know that conversation well. We heard it as children, and we more than likely have said something similar to our own kids. It feels second nature (even to us)! But we are going to invite you to think about Read more…
What is Hip Dysplasia? Hip dysplasia occurs when a baby’s hip socket is too shallow to cover the head of the thigh bone to fit properly1. In general, developmental dysplasia of the hip is instability or looseness of the hip joint. Hip Joint Anatomy Overview The hip joint is a Read more…
If you’re a parent of a picky eater, you might wonder “how do I get from Point A (what they eat now) to Point B (what I want them to eat)?” For example, I know they love chicken nuggets and french fries, but how do I get them to eat Read more…
We have only touched upon some pieces of Rett Syndrome this month. As Rett Syndrome Awareness Month comes to a close, we urge you to continue to learn about this. We want to share some resources with you. These organizations are valuable resources, and they do a lot of fundraising Read more…
I came across this quote on Facebook and Pinterest, but the author was not cited. Eye gaze is so strong in those with Rett Syndrome. You can see the stories they have to tell when they look at you. The communication that comes from their eyes when you truly get Read more…