– From the Perspective of a Pediatric Physical Therapist – There are many opinions out there about the “dos” and “don’ts” of sleep training and sleep options for infants. A common trend nowadays is to consider a restrictive sleep suit, such as the popular marketed ones that are slightly weighted, to help baby transition out…
An important technique to help enhance your child’s language skills is known as “Parallel Talk.” Many parents and caregivers naturally use this type of technique during their daily routines and activities with their child without even knowing it! What is Parallel Talk and what does it do? Parallel talk is a technique used to narrate…
Does your child label objects and point to get what they want? Maybe your child produces a variety of single words, but is not yet combining words? Expansion is a simple language enhancement technique to help your child’s communication skills take off. Reinforcement and Exposure Expansion involves repeating what a child has said and adding…
Reflux, Constipation, and Movement – The Relationship Between Reflux, Constipation, and Gross Motor Skills Parenting… It’s a Dirty Job When registering for a baby shower, there is a reason expecting mothers register for bibs, burp cloths, and changes of clothes: spitting up is a typical part of infancy. However, there is a point when spitting…
9 Signs Your Child Is Ready for Potty Training – A Pediatric Pelvic Health Physical Therapist’s Perspective Potty Training can be a stressful, yet exciting experience for both the child and the caregiver. It is a period of time where your child is exploring a new level of independence! But, how do you know that…
Time For Tupperware Long gone are the days of using containers purely as food or toy storage. You can click them, snap them, and pop them into place. Now…you can use them for language development! Storage containers are a fantastic language facilitation tool. Studies have shown that children enjoy looking at and playing with things that adults use frequently. Below, find some ways that…
Does Your Child Have Weak Hip Muscles? For some reason or another, you may have been told your your child’s hip muscles are weak. Maybe you were given this information at a school assessment, or perhaps you have noticed your child having difficulty with running and jumping. Either way, it may be time to incorporate some hip…
Putting the PT (Physical Therapist) in PT (Potty Training) There are many physiological things that need to happen before a child is ready for potty training, such as awareness and the ability to hold/void voluntarily. They will also need higher level fine motor and sensory skills. Here are some of the factors involving the gross motor skills such as strength, balance, and coordination needed to ensure…
Finished Shopping this Holiday Season? Are you looking for ideas for toys or holiday gifts for your child? Here are few ideas that help to promote fine motor skills in children ages one year and up! Although not endorsed by CPTWC, some of these toys below are also utilized at the center and can help to facilitate hand strengthening, grasp and pinch precision. Happy holiday shopping! …
