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Fun in the sun, but make it safe!

The sun is out, summer is here, long weekends away are upon us, and you and your little are likely to spend some time in or around water. Splashing and playing in water is amazing for baby’s development, and toddlers generally love to stomp around and explore the beach, but before we dive in to the water, let’s dive into some safety tips!

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Play Everyday! Pots and pans edition

Up next in our Play Everyday series where we take everyday items and use them as therapy tools: pots and pans! Check out this post for tips and tricks on how to use your kitchen tools to encourage tummy time, sitting stability, and challenge walking skills in your little one!

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Woes of W-sitting

W-sitting is a common posture for kids, and when used periodically can be a normal part of development. If it becomes a habit we want to intervene, as prolonged time spent W-sitting can lead to orthopedic issues, weak core muscles, and may indicate underlying concerns.

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FYIs about HIE

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a diagnosis I see commonly in the NICU. This post goes into detail about what HIE is, how it is identified, and how we treat it. My aim is to provide information, awareness, support and resources around HIE.

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Treating tricky torticollis

In the second of our torticollis series we investigate the principles of treating torticollis: the three S’s! Stretch, strengthen, survey. Remember, this post is informational only and you should talk to your doctor or PT before implementing an exercise program.

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Teasing out torticollis

Torticollis is a common condition that is easily treated if caught early and appropriately addressed. In this first post in our torticollis series we look into what it is, how to identify it, and when to seek services from a healthcare provider.

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What’s my age again?! Breaking down chronological age vs. corrected age in preemies

Understanding how to calculate corrected age vs. chronological age in premature babies can be confusing, but is important to know when looking at developmental milestones and setting expectations for growth. We dive into this using a case study to easily understand ages in preemies.

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Musings about Milestones

Milestone anxiety is a real thing! In this post we break down the importance of using milestones as a guide, not a checklist, and to reference them in order to identify delays and guide intervention, but also remembering to delight in each baby’s individual development!

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