Wondering why your child has weak core muscles? Learn more from a pediatric physical therapist! As a parent, have you ever been told by a pediatrician, therapist, or teacher that your child appears to have weak core muscles? Sometimes this observation may be related to a specific diagnosis like Autism, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Joint Hypermobility, Torticollis, or developmental delay. Or, your child may not have any diagnosis, yet seems to have difficulty with: Why Do Kids Have Weak Core Muscles? Poor core strength can be attributed to many different things, ... Read More about What Causes Poor Core Strength in Kids?
12, 15, & 18 Month Old Milestones Red Flags (& Free Checklist)
In this post, you'll learn about: 12 month milestones and red flags, 15 month milestones and red flags, 18 month old milestones red flags, and 24 month milestones and red flags. Our post about developmental red flags for infants is one of our most popular posts here at The Inspired Treehouse. And that may be because this post gives parents the tools they need to recognize potential issues during their baby’s first year.If you’ve ever felt stumped about your child's developmental milestones, or you’ve run into questions about the development of the kids you work with - you’re definitely ... Read More about 12, 15, & 18 Month Old Milestones Red Flags (& Free Checklist)
How to Tell if your child needs core strengthening exercises for Kids
Learn more about how to tell if your little one could benefit from core strengthening exercises for kids! As parents, we are always concerned for our children and how they are developing. You may hold your breath during every appointment with the pediatrician just waiting for confirmation that everything is a-okay! We’ve all been there. But what if you leave that appointment, assured by your doctor that your child is developing typically, and you still have a nagging feeling in your mind that something isn't quite right? [You can find out more about developmental milestones ... Read More about How to Tell if your child needs core strengthening exercises for Kids
Toe Walking: What Causes it and How You Can Help Your Child
Toe walking is a common reason for kids to be referred to therapy. Learn more about toe walking causes and treatment. Toe walking. It's one of the most difficult and common child development issues I run across in my pediatric therapy practice.I have to admit, every time a preschool teacher comes to me and says, “I think you need to take a look at this student, he is tip toe walking all the time”, I cringe a little bit. And here’s why-- toe walking can range from a totally normal developmental phase to a BIG problem. Here are some thoughts on one of the most common ... Read More about Toe Walking: What Causes it and How You Can Help Your Child
Toddler Development Stages: 1 and 2 year old milestones
Learn more about 1 and 2 year old milestones and what to expect during the toddler years. *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Amazing changes happen as kids progress from 1 to 2 year old milestones! Your baby’s nerves and muscles learn to work together and motor skills start to take off! Toddler development happens right before your eyes as your baby gains balance, confidence, and independence. As toddlers' brains develop, so does their coordination and motor control.What are developmental milestones? Click the link to find all of our best resources and ... Read More about Toddler Development Stages: 1 and 2 year old milestones
Hand Strengthening Tools: Manipulatives for Putty & Play dough
If you like to use theraputty and play dough as hand strengthening tools during your therapy sessions - you won't want to miss this post! This post contains affiliate links. Read more. If there is one thing we do well here at The Inspired Treehouse, it's elevating creativity for therapists, lessening the stress of parents who are trying to find cool activities for kids, and alleviating all of the extra thought process involved in creating unique classroom activities as a teacher.Today’s post might be one of our most creative yet and we are excited to print this list to use it in our ... Read More about Hand Strengthening Tools: Manipulatives for Putty & Play dough
Health Care Worker Discounts for Work Clothes & Shoes!
These health care worker discounts can be used by therapists to score deals on a wide range of name brand clothes and shoes that are perfect for wearing to school, the clinic, or the hospital! Whether you are a school based or a clinic therapist, shopping is always a good stress reliever! If you happen to be a school based therapist, like we are here at The Inspired Treehouse, back to school season lends itself to some new gear to dress the part. In our school district, scrubs are frowned upon, no matter how cute they make them these days. So, we try to dress cute but ... Read More about Health Care Worker Discounts for Work Clothes & Shoes!
Outer Space Obstacle Course Activities
These fun obstacle course activities are perfect for little astronauts in preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary school! *This post contains affiliate links. Read more. Kids will love pretending to explore outer space with these fun gross motor activities that target balance and coordination, strength, and more!Adding an imaginative element to an obstacle course is an awesome way to get kids interested and to motivate kids who might be reluctant to participate in gross motor activities. Set the obstacle course up with a story, telling kids that they are going to become ... Read More about Outer Space Obstacle Course Activities
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