Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the lingual frenulum — the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth — is tight, short, or restrictive. This can limit tongue mobility and affect breastfeeding, bottle feeding, swallowing, speech, and oral motor development. In some cases,… Read More »Primitive Reflexes and Tongue Tie: Understanding the Developmental Connection
Bedwetting can be one of the most frustrating and confusing challenges for both parents and children. While occasional accidents in early childhood are normal, persistent bedwetting beyond the age of six or seven often leaves families searching for answers. Primitive reflexes that remain active in… Read More »Ready to Stop Changing the Bed Every Night?
Learning to ride a bike can be one of childhood’s great milestones! For most children, mastering two wheels happens with some trainer wheels, some skinned knees, a parent chasing alongside and a lot of practice and encouragement. But for some, it’s a battle. Despite trying… Read More »Why Some Children Struggle to Ride a Bike
When I screen a client for primitive reflexes, I always do a basic test of vision. Not the type you may have when you see an optometrist, but one from a reflex perspective. Looking to see how the eyes work together, whether they can move… Read More »Vision and Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Hidden Link Behind Reading, Focus, and Coordination
Before a baby is born, or ever takes their first step, reaches for a toy, or rolls across the floor, a remarkable sequence of automatic movements has already begun shaping their development. These early movements are primitive reflex movements and are the body’s built-in blueprint… Read More »How Primitive Reflexes Kick-Start a Baby’s Movement
When a child is struggling with learning, attention, coordination, or emotional regulation parents and teachers can feel compelled to find a solution that will “fix things” quickly. Rhythmic Movement Training (RMTi) is a powerful tool for supporting the brain and nervous system in these areas… Read More »Why Rhythmic Movement Training Is Not a Quick Fix
When my son began swimming lessons, I was left perplexed. On land, he had no trouble following instructions and he seemed within the expected range of emotional maturity for his age at the time. He also was a kid who loved water – bathtime, the… Read More »When Reflexes Interfere: Understanding Swimming Difficulties in Children
Ever catch yourself wondering why it takes a bit more effort to handwrite these days? Dismayed at why students struggle to write “neatly” rows of cursive previous generations mastered? Handwriting in general, with the advancement of digital-based communication, is on the decline. In some international… Read More »Handwriting. A Lost Art? Or Is There More Going On?
“Why can’t they just sit still?” A comment I hear so much! And a challenge I love helping to reduce! If your child seems to bound through the day with endless energy, struggles to sit still in class or at home, is fidgeting, constantly on… Read More »Why Your Child Can’t Sit Still!