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You’re Not Alone, Mama: 10 Signs You Could Benefit from Perinatal Occupational Therapy
The transition to motherhood is often pictured as joyful, glowing, and instinctive — but for many parents, it feels overwhelming, uncertain, and lonely at times. The truth is, you can love your baby deeply and still struggle with the changes that come after birth. At Red Door Pediatric Therapy, we understand that the perinatal period — pregnancy through the first year postpartum — brings both beauty and challenge. Your body, mind, and heart are all learning new rhythms. Perinatal Occupational Therapy offers compassionate, whole-person support to help you regain balance,
10 Stage 1 Gestalts to Support Your Child’s Language Learning
When children are Gestalt Language Processors, they begin by learning whole phrases (gestalts) rather than single words. In Stage 1, these phrases are picked up from everyday routines, songs, or emotionally rich moments. Parents can model simple, functional phrases that children are likely to hear often and repeat. Here are 10 Stage 1 gestalts to start with: Tips for Parents By starting with these simple, real-life Stage 1 gestalts, you give your child language tools that feel natural and fun. Over time, they will begin to break down these chunks
Understanding Gestalt Language Processing: A Parent’s Guide
When children begin to learn language, not all of them follow the same path. Some children learn language in a linear, word-by-word way (“ball,” “go,” “want cookie”), while others learn in chunks or “gestalts.” This is called Gestalt Language Processing. Instead of building speech one word at a time, these children might repeat whole phrases they’ve heard, such as “Let’s go outside!” or “Do you want a snack?” They then gradually break those longer chunks into smaller pieces and build flexible language over time. How Therapy Providers Support Gestalt Language Processing
Support for New Moms Navigating Infant Feeding Challenges
Parenthood brings joy and challenges. One of the primary concerns often revolves around infant feeding – a process that can be both rewarding and overwhelming. At Red Door Pediatric Therapy, we understand the intricacies of infant feeding and are dedicated to supporting mothers through this crucial phase. Identifying Feeding Difficulties in Infants It’s important to recognize signs that may indicate feeding difficulties in your baby. These include making clicking sounds during feeding, choking, having unusually long or sleepy feeds, and experiencing poor sleep. Such symptoms can be distressing for both
Teaching Your Toddler to Follow Directions
Teaching toddlers to follow directions is a subtle art. At Red Door Pediatric Therapy, we recognize this as a fundamental skill, vital for a child’s cognitive and social development. Learning to follow directions is a journey that begins almost as soon as a child can interact with the world around them. 1. The Early Stages: Infancy and Direction The foundation of following directions is laid during infancy. Simple actions like waving ‘bye-bye’ or playing ‘peekaboo’ are early forms of direction-following that emerge around six to nine months. These interactions are
The Red Door Approach to Pediatric Therapy
At Red Door Pediatric Therapy, we understand that every child is unique and may require different strategies and interventions. Our approach is centered around providing personalized care and support to help children reach their full potential. Here’s a closer look at how we approach various aspects of pediatric therapy: Child Development Milestones Understanding and monitoring child development milestones is crucial for identifying potential delays or concerns. If you suspect your child may have difficulty reaching certain milestones, our team of experts can provide a comprehensive evaluation. By assessing your child’s