Is My Baby Still Hungry? Rooting, Sucking, and Your Baby’s Feeding Reflexes
Rooting at the burp cloth twenty minutes after a full feed? Here’s what your baby’s first feeding reflexes are up to, and when it’s worth a closer look.
Where Does Your Child’s Tongue Rest? Tongue Posture, Tongue Ties, and the Airway
Ever peeked at where your little one’s tongue sits when they’re quiet? Here’s why tongue rest posture matters, what “tethered oral tissues” really means, why we look at function before anatomy, and when it’s worth a closer look.
“My Baby Hates Tummy Time”: Why It Happens and What Helps
Fussing, face-planting, rolling away? Here's why so many babies protest tummy time, what's really going on in their bodies, and gentle ways to make it easier at home.
When Moving Takes Extra Effort: DCD, Coordination, and Retained Reflexes
Tripping, bumping, tiring fast on the playground? How coordination challenges and retained reflexes can show up, what helps at home, and when to take a closer look.
Nose or Mouth? What Your Baby's and Toddler's Breathing Is Telling You
Lips apart while your toddler watches a show? Here’s why we love nose breathing, everyday reasons little ones breathe through the mouth, gentle home tips, and when it’s worth a closer look.
Why Does My Baby Throw Their Arms Out? The Startle (Moro) Reflex in Babies
That 2 a.m. arm-fling at the bassinet is your baby's startle reflex. Here's what's typical, what's worth a closer look, and simple ways to help, from our Philadelphia pediatric therapy team.
Stuffing, Pocketing, and Gagging: When Your Toddler’s Chewing Needs Support
Stuffing, pocketing, and gagging aren't always "picky eating." An OT breaks down toddler chewing skills, mealtime setup tips, and when to check in.
It’s Never Just Fine Motor: What’s Really Behind Your Preschooler’s Pencil Struggles
Fisted grip, switching hands, meltdowns at the coloring table? Handwriting struggles usually start well before the fingers. An OT on the foundations behind pre-writing, and playful ways to build them.
What Does “Airway” Mean for Babies and Kids? Why It Starts at Birth
Mouth open at rest, noisy breathing, or feeds that leave everyone wiped? How “airway” connects feeding, tongue, posture, and sleep — and why that story starts at birth.
When Every Feed Feels Hard: Latch Support from Lactation and Infant OT in Philadelphia
When every feed feels hard, it isn’t always “just latch.” How IBCLC lactation care and infant OT look at the mouth and the whole body together in Philly.
Is My Toddler Just Clumsy? When to Check In With an OT or PT
Tripping, avoiding the climber, crashing into everything? A pediatric OT on typical toddler clumsiness vs. signs worth a closer look in Philly.
Moro Reflex in Toddlers and Children: How a Retained Startle Reflex Impacts Development
Most parents know the Moro reflex from the newborn days. When a toddler or child still startles big and has a hard time settling, it can be one piece of the puzzle. Here's what it may look like and how to help.
Primitive Reflex Integration in Occupational Therapy: Helping Kids Feel More at Ease
When everyday routines feel like a battle, lingering baby reflexes can be one piece of the puzzle. Here’s what primitive reflex integration looks like in OT, and what’s worth noticing at home.
