Strategies for Successful Family Mealtimes by Christy Beauchamp, CCC-SLP Kids Place West Speech and Feeding Therapist Family meal times are a time to join together to sit and enjoy a variety of foods and conversations. But for families of picky ...
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The Importance of Crawling for Babies and Older Children by Lauren Bacsalmasi, DPT Kids Place Central Pediatric Physical Therapist Frequently, we hear from parents of children who start walking without crawling, or they only scooted on their ...
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Yoga for Kids by Julia Meriwether Student of Physical Therapy The fundamental purpose of yoga is to promote balance in the body, mind, and environment. It is a low-impact form of physical activity which includes breathing techniques (pranayama), ...
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My Child is Constantly Putting Things in His Mouth by Tracie Dahl, OTR/L Kids Place Central Pediatric Occupational Therapist You may have heard your child’s therapist talk about proprioception and the importance of providing proprioceptive ...
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Developing Healthy Sitting Babies by Kim Ellison, PT, DPT, C/NDT Kids Place Central Pediatric Physical Therapist Moms, dads, caregivers – you all share in the dance of balancing chores along with the care and development of your infant. ...
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by Tracie Dahl, OTR/L Kids Place Central Pediatric Occupational Therapist Teeth begin to appear as early as six months old and should be brushed twice a day as soon as they appear, according to the American Dental Association. But brushing a ...
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The Best Way to Hold and Carry Your Baby by Bobbi Michels, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist Holding your baby is one of the most joyous and relaxing experiences. It is during these special moments you will bond and enjoy memories ...
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The Developmental Benefits of Chores by Kristen Henderson, M.S., OTR/L Kids Place West Pediatric Occupational Therapist For many of us, chores are a normal part of childhood. What you may not realize is that common household chores can help ...
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Temper Tantrums and Behavior Management by Amanda Mazerall M.S. OTR/L Temper tantrums are ‘behaviors’ that I see on a daily basis. Although Kids Place is an extremely fun and exciting place, it is common for children to get upset while ...
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A Guide to Understanding Pediatric Physical Therapy What is pediatric physical therapy? Pediatric physical therapist work with a variety of children ranging from babies with torticollis or delay, orthopedic sports injuries, and children with ...
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