Plagiocephaly, or “Flat Head Syndrome”, is a common and treatable condition seen in many infants, but it can be alarming when first spotted by parents. Read on to learn more about plagiocephaly and how to prevent it.

Torticollis is a condition in which a baby has tight neck muscles causing an odd position of the head. 

Adapted from the post “Why Does My Child Toe Walk?”

Walking on the toes or the balls of the feet, also known as toe walking, is fairly common in children who are just beginning to walk.

Encouraging tummy time in the first few months of life is extremely important in helping your baby learn almost all necessary developmental skills as they grow.

Being able to climb the stairs is an extremely important gross motor skill for your child to master in order for them to safely and independently navigate their environment at home, school, and in the community.

No one knows your child better than you do. What if you suspect something more is going on?

Whether your child has been referred to occupational therapy (OT) by another professional, or you’re wondering if treatment would be beneficial for your child, the first step is to receive an OT evaluation. But what does an evaluation look like?

A strong core serves as the foundation for the rest of your body as it moves throughout the day. Whether your child is running and climbing at the playground or sitting in a chair coloring a picture, their core is acting as a stable base as they complete these skills. Children should begin gaining core strength in infancy with tummy time, rolling over, sitting and crawling.

We know it’s acceptable to feel every emotion, and as adults, we are able to match our reaction to the situation. Children don’t innately have the skills to do this, so they must be taught how to regulate their emotions. 

Watching your baby gain more independence with sitting is an exciting milestone for many parents, but it is important to remember not to rush your baby into learning a new skill if they don’t seem ready.

Walking on the toes or the balls of the feet, also known as toe walking, is fairly common in children who are just beginning to walk. As they gain more practice with walking, most children will outgrow this toe walking pattern and begin to walk flat on their feet.

Many of us can still remember the feeling of pride and accomplishment when we rode down the street on our two-wheeled bicycle for the first time. Not only is it often thought of as a rite of passage, successfully learning to ride a bike can be an extremely positive and rewarding experience during childhood.

But ditching the training wheels isn’t always a walk in the park.

These fun exercises target the skill of balance by standing on one leg. Take a few minutes before dinner to practice these together as a family! Let’s walk like a penguin, prance like a horse, stomp like an elephant, and stand like a flamingo.