Does your baby startle at every sound? Struggle with tummy time? Have coordination that feels… off? There might be a neurological reason many healthcare providers never check for. What Are Primitive Reflexes? Primitive reflexes are automatic neurological responses that babies are born with (some even emerge in utero). They serve critical survival and developmental purposes. […]

The controversial truth about crawling and what pediatric therapists really think Prefer to listen? Press play above to hear this episode of The WeeThrive Peds Podcast, or read the full breakdown below! Your pediatrician might have told you, “Don’t worry if your baby skips crawling. They’ll find another way to get around.” And maybe you […]

Your complete guide to making tummy time easier, more effective, and actually enjoyable Prefer to listen? Press play above to hear this episode of The WeeThrive Peds Podcast, or read the full breakdown below! Picture this: You gently place your sweet baby on their tummy… and within seconds, they’re red-faced, crying, and arching their back […]

Understanding how crawling builds the foundation for reading, focus, and coordination Prefer to listen? Press play above to hear this episode of The WeeThrive Peds Podcast, or read the full breakdown below! Picture your baby taking those first wobbly steps—arms outstretched, face lit up with determination and joy, maybe even a squeal of excitement as […]

Prefer to listen? Press play above to hear this episode of The WeeThrive Peds Podcast, or read the full breakdown below! Did you know your baby’s brain builds over one million new neural connections every second during their first year of life? And here’s the amazing part: each developmental milestone your baby achieves plays a […]