BOO! With Halloween nearing, we want to ensure your princess, prince, witch, ghost, superhero, or monster is ready for the night ahead! Here are some tips to help your child prepare for trick or treating. Staying hydrated the day before and day of. Arizona hot...
What is GERD? The esophagus is the tube that goes from the mouth to the stomach. A muscle at the lower end of the esophagus should close after food is swallowed and has gone into the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when this muscle is loose and does not close,...
As a child develops, there are numerous developmental milestones you may notice (and snap a few videos of). As your child grows they will start to hold their heads up, roll, sit, crawl, stand, and walk. As these milestones progress, you may notice that your child is...
Walking is first seen by age 12- 16 months, while concern usually follows after the 16-month range if your child is not yet walking. As physical therapists, we teach kiddos to walk on a daily basis. While therapists and parents get so excited to meet that huge...
Hope is powerful. It drives us as individuals. Giving us a reason to strive forward. Hope is a powerful medication. Over the last 4 years, we have been blessed to be given hope for our family and for our children through the organization HopeKids. During the moments...
Why Does my Physical Therapist Want my Child to Stop Tip-Toeing? Toe walking is a walking pattern where the child will go up on their toes when walking. This is a common walking pattern that is evaluated and treated in physical therapy with kids of all ages. It can...
The "Iron Kids" App was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics to assist kids in living a healthy and active lifestyle. This app only costs $3.99 and is so worth the few bucks! It is designed for kids ages 8 and older and includes long exercises, up to 45...
