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.
TEAM KIDCREW Q & A
Your Questions and Our Answers
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.
How Can I Make Teething Easier?
Are your baby’s gums tender and swollen? Is your baby drooling more, chewing on everything and seeming to be more cranky with disrupted sleep and eating patterns? Here are some great tips on making teething easier for your baby.
How Can I Limit My Childs’ Screen Time?
Studies have shown that children with longer screen time are at considerable risk of developing obesity at a young age, unhealthy eating habits, weak social skills, behavioural problems, sleep disturbance and lower academic performance. Here are my top strategies for lowering screen time with your kids.
Why Is Kidcrew Involved In Medical Research?
I’m often asked why we participate in Medical Research at Kidcrew. Isn’t that for hospitals and research centers? Not always. Here I describe my passion for research in the medical field, and how we apply it to our work at Kidcrew.