Walking on the toes is common in children who are learning to walk. Most children will grow out of it and so there is no need to worry. However, if your child is still predominantly walking on their toes after the age of 2 it...
Walking unsupported
Squats to pick up a toy
Speech and first words
Able to play with more complex toys
Able to use spoons and cups
Act early and talk to your healthcare provider if:
Unable to take steps independently
Poor standing balance, falls frequently
Walks on toes
Doesn’t pull to stand
Can’t crawl to climb...
Developmental Milestones for 9-12months
Crawling action mastered and transitions in and out of many positions
Pulling to stand
Standing without support
Cruises along furniture
May start walking
Act early and talk to your healthcare provider if:
Difficulty getting to stand because of stiff legs and pointed toes
Only uses arms to pull up...
Developmental Milestones for 3-6 Months
Rolls both ways Usually front to back first
Starting to sit, first supported, then may be able to sit on their own using hands for support
Babbling and making noises
Accepts weight through legs in supported standing
Plays with feet when on their back
Reaches for...
Sever’s disease is a condition that causes heel pain in young adolescents (approximately 9-15 years olds). Its onset is usually during or shortly after a growth spurt. Sever’s disease often occurs in active teenagers, particularly those who participate in a sport that it is a high impact...
The importance of playgrounds is often underappreciated for children's development, both in terms of motor skills and social skills. Playgrounds assist with sequence of movement planning, for example going down the slide requires the child to plan the best route up to the top of the...
Kids back to school!
Who would have thought that the joy of children returning to the classroom could mean so much! Parents around Victoria are throwing parties, and loving the fact that parents can return to just parenting rather than being a teacher!
With children returning to...
As a parent or loved one we worry about our children and want to make sure that any complaint has a clear diagnosis and resolution. Have you ever considered the language you use when speaking about pain and what influence this may have on your child?
Pain is...
Screens are everywhere these days, especially under the current circumstances of COVID. As a result, managing a child’s screen time has become even harder for parents. Screen time could be any time spent watching TV, DVDs, using computers, playing video or hand-held computer games or...