Although it is always better to not eat close to bedtime, if your child is really hungry make sure it’s something light that combines a complex carbohydrate and a protein.
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What is a pediatric occupational therapist (OT)?
Occupational therapy is concerned with promoting independence in activities of everyday life – or ‘occupations.’ Children’s occupations include: reaching developmental milestones, play, self care (eating, sleeping, dressing, grooming, bathing), academic tasks (handwriting, fine motor skills, attention/focus), and socializing.
Why Do I Need To Prevent Sunburn?
Sunburns increase the risk of developing other problems, including: -skin cancer -skin wrinkles and other skin blemishes, such as brown spots -cataracts, which can cause problems with vision Also, sunburns can be painful.
How Can Parents Help Kids Handle Teasing and Bullying?
75% of people report having experienced teasing and bullying. Some teasing can be friendly but if the person being teased is distressed, it is a problem. While it is a common childhood experience, it is one that should not go unaddressed.
At What Age Do Babies Sit?
Babies begin to sit anywhere from 4-6 months, with independent sitting emerging closer to 6 months. Babies will often first sit in what’s called the “tripod” position, meaning that the legs are spread wide and the hands are down in front supporting their body.
What is the difference between Pediatric Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy?
In the pediatric environment, there can be a lot of overlap and similarities between occupational and physical therapy and these professions often work closely together. However, while OTs and PTs work together in various settings and often overlap, they also practice distinctly different therapy practices.
Why Does It Look Like My Child’s Occupational Therapist Is Just Playing?
A child’s primary occupation is to play, which is how he/she learns and interacts with his/her environment and make sense of the world around them. It is through play that children develop motor skills, physical coordination, and many other very important skills …
Are Exersaucers And Jolly Jumpers Safe?
I’m often asked as a pediatric physiotherapist, “Can I use a bumbo, floor-seat, exersaucer, jolly-jumper with my baby?” This is a highly controversial topic in the therapy world, and quite often a polarizing one. Over the years, even my own opinion has changed as I’ve grown as a therapist and become a mother myself. Here’s my answer …
My Child Is W-Sitting. Is It Really So Harmful?
W-sitting is when a child sits on the floor with his or her bum between their legs, and their knees are bent in front of them and their legs are rotated away from their body. From a birds-eye view, it looks like the legs are forming a “W”. This position is super stable for children to sit in.