By Dr. Tamra Rutfield, Pediatric Physical Therapist At six months old, there are a series of developmental indicators that may indicate that your baby may need a little bit of help. As health professionals, we are able to identify any red flags during our initial assessment. Certain milestones, or developmental benchmarks, help us identify and…
Whether outside listening to the leaves crunch under their feet or inside walking down the hallway from their classroom to lunch, your children’s shoes play a large role in their safety and development. Sneakers act as additional support and stability so that your child can have the endurance and balance to get the most out…
By Joe Kiefer, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Co-Owner Developmental Steps New parents make a few mistakes (Don’t worry I was one of them) that can make it difficult for a newborn to fall asleep or stay asleep. Many parents don’t realize they are making a mistake. They’re following advice from their friends or parents, which is…
By Dr. Hayley Apiscopa, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Co-Owner Developmental Steps Are you unsure how to tummy-time your newborn baby? Or how often should it be done? Do you have a baby that hates tummy-time? This article is for you. Today, I will share my tips about tummy-time, including the rules and regulations, so that your…
By Dr. Hayley Apiscopa, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Co-Owner Developmental Steps There is a common mistake that parents make that results in their baby not getting the rest they need. I’m going to explain what that mistake is and what you should do instead. Hi, my name is Dr. Hayley Apiscopa, and I am a Pediatric…
Devices may keep your baby safe, but they also keep them stationary. Read on to learn how to keep your baby out of harm’s way while on the track to gross motor success! There’s a Method to the Madness Imagine placing your fingers on a keyboard and trying to learn to type… before you know…