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At one point or another, almost every parent knows how stressful it can be to worry about their child’s motor development.

Maybe you’re wondering why your child is doing a janky crawl or why they aren’t walking when you thought they would.

Or maybe you’re trying to figure out how to get your newborn to do tummy time when they hate it.

But what would it look like to take a holistic approach to helping your kids work on gross motor development? And what would it look like to let go of the stress or guilt of your child hitting milestones?

That’s what this episode explores as I talk to Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman, the owners of Kinactive Kids – a clinic that combines physical therapy and chiropractic care to help children reach developmental milestones.

Learn More About Gross Motor Development for Kids

We cover so many important questions in this episode! Tune in to learn:

• • What purposeful play is and how it can be helpful
  • Tips for babies who hate tummy time
  • A PT’s thoughts on baby containers like bouncers, jumpers, seats, etc., and which ones are best for baby development
  • Why kids may develop abnormal crawling patterns and when to seek help
  • How reflux can affect motor development
  • How chiropractic adjustments can be helpful for kids
  • Advice for the parent who feels overwhelmed or guilty that their child is not hitting milestones
  • Why the design of our kids’ shoes is important and the best shoe brands for kids

Want to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:

• • IG: @kinactive_kids
  • IG: @dr_otto_dc    
  • Website: kinactivekids.com    
  • Kinactive Community
  • Kinactive Kids’ Gross Motor Checklist 
  • Stride Rite Shoe Measuring Guide  
  • Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)