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Bridget Hobbs

Why Does My Kid Sit Like That?

May 4, 2012

You may be asking yourself the question “why does my kid sit like that?” frequently enough to drive yourself crazy.  As kids are growing, they are experimenting with their posture muscles, may be having growing pains, or are just sometimes tired after a long day.  As adults may want to put their feet up on [...]

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In-toeing in Children: How common is it?

March 28, 2012

Most children learn to walk with their feet pointing straight ahead, however, when they walk with their feet pointed inward, this is called in-toeing, or pigeon-toed. According to Columbia Orthopedics, 2 out of every 1,000 children will in-toe. In-toeing affects boys and girls equally, and is often noted to both legs. There are 3 main [...]

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Positioning for Infants 101

February 17, 2012

Recent statistics show that 1 in 10 babies have plagiocephaly, or flatness to one side of their head. Since 1992 when the American Academy of Pediatrics launched the “back to sleep” campaign, cases of SIDS have dramatically decreased. However, cases of plagiocephaly, or flat head, have increased. With babies spending so much of their day [...]

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Gross Motor Milestones for your Babies’ First Year

February 10, 2012

The first year of a child’s life is full of learning and excitement. Every month brings new milestones, both for fine motor, gross motor and speech production. Knowing what is expected in each month can help you prepare as a parent, and even help you facilitate your babies’ milestones. Below is a list of gross [...]

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TOT collar: What is it and When it is Appropriate to Use?

January 27, 2012

A TOT collar is a device used to correct torticollis, often in addition to physical therapy. Next, you may be asking “what is torticollis?” Torticollis, often referred to “wryneck” is a tightening or shortening of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck. Infants with torticollis will likely present with a head tilt to one side, and [...]

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Tips on How to Get your Child to Walk

December 26, 2011

Children generally learn to walk on their own; however, some children need a little bit of assistance in order to take those first few steps. Below are some ideas on how to help encourage your little one to take those first few steps. Tips To Encourage Your Toddler To Walk Make sure that your child [...]

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6 Ways Aquatic Therapy Can Help Your Child

September 14, 2011

Aquatic therapy is a wonderful activity for children and adults of all ages. If your child likes the bath and is motivated by water, aquatic therapy is great way to build their skills and confidence. Below are 6 ways that aquatic therapy can help your child reach their full potential: 1. Gains in range of [...]

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5 Back To School Backpack Tips

August 10, 2011

School is just around the corner and back-to-school shopping is in full swing! One of the most important items to buy your child is a well-fitted backpack that will ensure proper posture and comfort. Backpacks that are too heavy, too low-fitting or worn just over one shoulder can hinder a child’s spinal alignment and cause [...]

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The “Container Baby” Lifestyle

May 4, 2011

“Container Baby” is a relatively new term used in pediatrics to describe a baby that spends a majority of her time in some sort of enclosed space. These ‘containers’ can include car seats, bouncy swings, vibrating chairs, bumbo seats or other devices that ‘contain’ a baby’s movement. They can be used for any number of [...]

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10 Tips to Getting Your Family on the Right Fitness Track!!

April 13, 2011

Spring break is here, flowers are blooming and summer is just around the corner! Kids are itching to get out of the house and spring is a great season to increase their activity levels. Obesity is an increasing epidemic in America and children are quickly becoming a part of this crisis. According to the Centers [...]

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