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Computer Posture for Children and Teenagers
I regularly see children and teenagers who are suffering the effects of poor posture when sitting in front of a computer. It’s important for them to learn good habits so they can avoid major problems...
View ArticleRetained Primitive Reflexes in detail: The Plantar Grasp reflex
There are two grasping reflexes. The Plantar Grasp involves the feet and Palmar Grasp involves the hands. What can you observe in the new born? Stroking or pressing the ball of the foot will cause the...
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Trampolines!
Fantastic aren’t they! Keeps the kids entertained for hours! They use up all that extra energy and it encourages neurological development (improves their brain). HOWEVER it isn’t a toy and it must be...
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Free Developmental Videos for Babies by GymbaROO/BabyROO
The people at GymbaROO/BabyROO have produced a series of 12 free online videos on baby development. Each video provides information on a particular area of baby development, as well a mini BabyROO...
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Sleep and electronic devices
We have a problem. The sleep hormone, melatonin, is produced by your brain when light dims. It sends a message to your brain that “It’s time to sleep soon.” If you stay up late on the computer or go to...
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The Wonder Weeks- Invaluable Information for Understanding your Baby’s Fussy...
When I was pregnant one of our wonderful patients recommended that I get the Wonder Weeks App. I’m so grateful because I have found it to be invaluable. The Wonder Weeks refers to periods of time when...
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Does My Child Have Retained Primitive Reflexes? – Simple Tests You Can Do At...
What are retained primitive reflexes? Primitive (or neonatal) reflexes are reflexes which occur naturally in babies. They are automatic responses of the baby’s nervous system that assist with the...
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Body Awareness
Many children need some help with body awareness. Here are some tips that we’ve picked up along the way that you might want to try out. Sue Larkey has some excellent advice which will help as well....
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“Text neck” or “Computer neck”
Have you heard the expression “Text neck” or “Computer neck”? The news isn’t good either way. If you spend prolonged periods keeping the same head forward posture in front of a computer, gazing at your...
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Review into Chiropractic Care of Children – 99.7% of parents reported a...
On 31st October 2019 Safer Care Victoria (SCV) released its independent review of “Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation of Children Under 12”. The main findings were: 99.7% of parents reported a positive...
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