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…
Dr. Tamra Rutfield Torticollis Expert in Mt Kisco and Port Chester, NY Does your child look up at you with their big beautiful eyes, and the cutest little head tilt? How can you tell the difference between that adorable head tilt and Torticollis? Enjoy this Torticollis Summary with facts and advice from a Pediatric Physical Therapist…
After 2 years without “normal” recess, after-school sports, and gym class, you may notice your child is not keeping up with other kids as they begin to return to the field and playground. There are many ways to help play developmental catch-up with your child’s gross motor skills! The CORE of coordination The basis of…
As parents, we often have the camera ready and the endless praise for our baby’s first roll-over, first step, and their first words. But, do you have their first few crawls on their hands and knees across the room on your camera roll or album? Many parents don’t. It’s so interesting – this is perhaps…
Is your CHILD HAVING TROUBLE WITH SPORTS? Low Tone Kids! The problem with low tone kids is that their core muscles don’t support them well. This can cause problems with sitting still and focusing at school, coordination problems with sports, and more. Are they saying why can’t I do it? Does your child avoid…
Childhood Obesity: What exactly does that mean and should you be concerned for your child’s health? The term childhood obesity has been thrown around quite often over the last decade. It is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. But what exactly does it mean? What constitutes labeling a child obese…
