Everyday Behaviors That Signal Your Toddler Is Developing at the Right Pace
Toddlerhood is full of surprises. One day, you are celebrating your child’s first step, and the next, you are quietly worried that things are moving too slowly. Yet all of it is part of normal, steady growth. While big milestones stand out, it’s usually the small, everyday behaviors that show how much development is really […]
The Complete Guide to Teaching Your Child to Ride a Bike
Pediatric OTs and PTs know things about bike riding that most parents don’t. This complete guide covers the clinical approach to teaching kids to ride — including when to ask for help. Jen Wirt, Founder of Coral Care, has been open about getting her daughter help learning to ride a bike. Her daughter’s occupational […]
Jaw Development: Early Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore
Parents usually pay close attention to milestones like walking, talking, and teething, but jaw development is another important part of early childhood growth that often gets overlooked. The development of the jaw affects how a child breathes, eats, speaks, and how their teeth eventually align as they grow. In many cases, early jaw development […]
The Guilt I See in Parents at The Dentist’s Office And What I Wish They Knew
As a pediatric dentist and a mom, I see a moment play out almost every single day, and it has nothing to do with teeth. A parent walks in holding their toddler’s hand, gets settled into the chair beside them, and before I’ve even had a chance to say hello, they start apologizing. For […]
Simple, Screen‑Free Spring Activities That Help Young Children Learn and Grow
Help your child learn and grow with these simple, Screen-free spring activities. Spring has a way of waking everything up, including young children’s curiosity. Longer days, warmer weather, and the first signs of new growth naturally invite movement, questions, and discovery. For parents of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, spring can feel like the perfect […]
Night Terrors – What to Consider
My child has nightmares or night terrors- should I be worried? When my daughter was little, around age three, she had several nights in which she had night terrors. It is a part of childhood that most parents are not prepared for; I was not. Prevalence of Night Terrors Night terrors can […]