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When Parents Know Something Isn’t Right: Why Early Concerns About a Baby’s Development Matter
When poor head control may be more than a lack of practice Recently, I began working with a four-and-a-half-month-old baby whose family had been…
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Is Your Child Physically Ready for Preschool? What a Pediatric Physical Therapist Looks For
Starting preschool is a big transition for children and parents. Families often spend weeks or months choosing a program, completing forms, labeling…
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When Should Your Baby See a Pediatric Physical Therapist? A Baby Wellness Guide
As a pediatric physical therapist, one of the most common questions I hear is, “How do I know if my baby needs physical therapy?” It is a thoughtful…
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When Babies Compensate: The Early Signs Parents Often Don’t See
A fascinating aspect of infant development is that babies rarely stop trying. When a movement feels difficult, they don’t give up. Instead, they find…
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What I Look For Beyond Milestones During a Baby Evaluation
Parents often call me because they are worried about a milestone. “My baby isn’t rolling yet.” “She isn’t sitting on her own.” “Everyone keeps asking…
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Can a Wearable Track Your Baby’s Development—Or Just Your Anxiety?
What we gain—and risk losing—when we try to quantify infant movement. We have entered an era where infant movement can be tracked in much the same…
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New York Bans Infant Walkers in Childcare. Here’s Why That Matters.
A new New York law prohibits infant walkers in licensed childcare facilities. Research and pediatric experience show that encouraging infants’…
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Stop Comparing Milestones. Start Understanding Them.
Comparison has become a strong influence on how parents see their baby’s development. It often starts quietly, maybe while scrolling on your phone,…
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What If You’re Not ‘Missing Something’ — You’re Just Missing the Right Lens?
Many parents quietly wonder: “What if I’m missing something?” This question comes up late at night, while browsing through milestone posts, or after…
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The Quiet Tradeoff Between Containers and Core Strength
By Dr. Tara Losquadro Liddle, PT, MA, DPT, PCS Parents today face more baby gear options than ever—swings, bouncers, exersaucers, walkers—all…
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Drowning in Baby Advice? Here’s How to Cut Through the Noise.
By Dr. Tara Losquadro Liddle, PT, MA, DPT, PCS Becoming a parent in a digital world feels like being dropped into the middle of a crowded room where…
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Hands, Feet, and Brain: The Power of Symmetry For Your Baby’s Development
The balanced use of both sides of the body, or symmetry, is the foundational of a baby’s physical and neurological development. It’s about building a…
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