Category: Milestones

are you concerned about your child's grasp?

5/23/2020

My child isn't holding a pencil with a tripod grasp yet. Should I be worried?
This is one of THE most common questions I get as a pediatric OT working with kids in the birth-5 age range. So, let's walk through some simple grasp development, pre-requisites needed for an efficient tripod grasp, what you can do to support your kiddo in the process, and when to worry if you aren't seeing improvement.

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how to support baby milestones through developmental play

4/28/2020

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“How to teach my baby to roll." "How to get my baby to crawl." "What week should my baby sit up?” Do those questions for Dr. Google or Facebook mom groups sound familiar? If so, it sounds like you're wondering about your baby's milestones and want to help your baby be successful. You're not alone! But here's the thing about baby milestones...

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floor time tips for baby

3/19/2020

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The moment a baby is born, she starts learning. And much of her learning is through movement. She learns that the movement of her head takes her eyes to mom's face; she learns that moving her mouth makes a smile, and that mom's mouth moves and makes a smile back; she learns that she has hands that can hit things, and feet that can go in her mouth. Free play and movement on the floor is what nurtures this learning.

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meet the blogger

Austen is a pediatric occupational therapist with experience in schools, early intervention, and private clinic settings. She now runs her own private practice in Portland, OR specializing in movement based learning techniques. This blog's mission is to educate and empower parents and children by sharing insights into the complexities of learning and development.

are you concerned about your child's grasp?

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