How To Babyproof Your Home So You Toddler Can Crawl Safely
For tips on how to babyproof your house so your child can crawl safely, check out this guide from Let’s Grow Pediatrics. Crawling: A Huge Milestone As your baby grows more mobile, they will soon be rolling, scooting, and crawling all over the house! To make sure they are kept safe, it’s time to babyproof […]
Does My Child Have Plagiocephaly?
In this blog from Let’s Grow Pediatrics, we go over the conditions of plagiocephaly and torticollis. What Is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a condition that affects almost 1 in every 2 children, and is characterized by a flat spot on the head. This is usually caused by a baby spending too much time lying on their […]
What Is Developmental Coordination Disorder?
To learn about developmental coordination disorder, check out this blog from Let’s Grow Pediatrics. What Is Developmental Coordination Disorder? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a motor skills disorder that affects five to six percent of all school-aged children. The amount of boys to girls affected by this disorder differs from group to group, ranging from […]
4 Therapeutic Benefits Of The Playground
If you’re wondering about how playground activities can benefit your child, read this blog from Let’s Grow Pediatrics. How Can Kids Benefit From Playing At The Playground? Playing Can Improve Fine Motor Skills Fine motor skills are an intricate combination of the brain and muscles working together to perform small movements with the hands and […]
Developmental Milestones For Gross Motor Skills
If you’re curious about what developmental milestones for gross motor skills to look forward to at each stage of your child’s life, look no further than this guide from Let’s Grow Pediatrics. What Are Gross Motor Skills? Gross motor skills are a key indicator of your child’s growth and development. Though each child matures at […]
Cognitive Development Milestones For The First 3 Years Of Your Child’s Life
If you’re wondering what cognitive development milestones you can expect as your child grows, check out this guide from Let’s Grow Pediatrics. What Are Cognitive Development Milestones? In their first few years, your child will experience a lot of growth and development. It is important to pay attention to the major milestones they reach, so […]
What is a Universal Exercise Unit (UEU)?
The UEU is a helpful aid designed to help children maintain an upright posture. Without the need for a therapist’s support, this system of straps and bungee cords allows kids to move freely and practice balance. Exercises done with the UEU help to improve functional skills like sitting, crawling, and walking, as well as balancing, […]
The Benefits Of Incorporating Play Into Pediatric Physical Therapy
If you wonder about the benefits of incorporating play into pediatric physical therapy, check out this guide from Let’s Grow Pediatrics. What Is The Importance Of Play In Child Development? Play is an integral part of a child’s development, as it helps improve their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Through play, children can tap […]
How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Child’s Balance And Motor Skills
If you wonder how physical therapy can improve your child’s balance and motor skills, read on in this guide from Let’s Grow Pediatrics in Edmond, OK. What Is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy is often thought of as a way to rehabilitate adults after injuries, surgeries, or trauma. While this is true, the profession has also […]
How To Choose The Right Pediatric Physical Therapist For Your Child
Pediatric physical therapists specialize in improving children’s mobility by instructing them in specific movements and activities that target specific issues and impairments. Dr. Abby Jones at Let’s Grow Pediatrics is ready to help your child reach all their goals and milestones. You and any other child’s other guardians must get along with the therapist and […]
