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Is Your Baby Skipping Crawling? Here’s What Parents Should Know

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Crawling on hands and knees is a vital milestone that supports coordination, strength, and sensory integration. When crawling is skipped or looks uneven, it may signal underlying strength, mobility, or motor planning concerns. Early referral to PT helps address these issues before they affect higher-level skills like walking, balance, and posture. Key Benefits of Hands-and-Knees […]

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Flat Head in Babies: 5 Expert-Recommended Tips to Support Healthy Head Shape

Parenting Resources, Physical Therapy / By

Becoming a new parent comes with a lot of surprises; some sweet, some confusing, and some you never saw coming… like noticing a flat spot on your baby’s head. If that’s you, take a breath, you’re not alone. Plagiocephaly, often called flat head syndrome, is very common in infants. The even better news? With early

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Effective Strategies to Help Your Child Who Stutters Speak with Confidence

At Home, Speech Therapy / By

If you have a child that stutters, you may wonder how to support them in speaking more fluently and confidently. Stuttering is common in children and does not affect intelligence or creativity. With the right guidance, children who stutter can develop smoother speech and feel more in control of their words. One of the most

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Speech Regression in Kids: What It Means and How to Help

Parenting Resources, Speech Therapy / By

It can be incredibly challenging for families when a child experiences a regression in speech and language skills. A regression refers to a temporary decline or reversal in abilities a child once had, such as losing vocabulary, difficulty following directions, or struggling to communicate socially. While regression is often linked to autism, it can also

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Toe-Walking in Children: 5 Simple At-Home Exercises to Encourage Flat Feet

At Home, Gross Motor, Physical Therapy / By

Toe-walking, where a child walks on the balls of their feet instead of their heels, is common in toddlers but can persist in some children beyond the typical age. While occasional toe-walking may not be a concern, persistent toe-walking could indicate tightness in the calf muscles, balance issues, or other underlying conditions that may benefit

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A Speech Therapist’s Guide to Language-Rich Screen Time

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Screen time doesn’t have to be a passive experience — with a little intention, it can become a tool for building language, connection, and creativity. Whether you’re watching a show together on the couch or using a tablet during a road trip, these strategies can help make those minutes meaningful. Keep This List HandyThink of

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Boost Speech & Communication at Home with Pretend Play

At Home, Speech Therapy / By

As speech therapists, one of our favorite tools for language development in children is pretend play. Not only does it spark creativity and fun, but it also helps kids practice communication skills, build vocabulary, and develop social interaction abilities. Here are five easy and effective strategies you can use at home to enhance your child’s

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Why Therapists Love Peanut Balls—and How You Can Use Them at Home!

At Home, Gross Motor, Occupational Therapy / By

If you’ve heard your child’s therapist mention a “peanut ball” and pictured a bouncy snack—don’t worry, you’re not the only one! While the name is funny, this peanut-shaped therapy tool is anything but a joke. It’s designed to support movement, coordination, and strength in ways that are both effective and fun for kids of all

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Learning Two Languages: When Slower Speech is Totally Normal

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Raising a child in a bilingual household can be a beautiful and enriching experience, but it can also bring some concerns for parents when it comes to language development. If you’re noticing that your child is not speaking as much or as clearly as other children their age, it might be difficult to know whether

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