Parenting
What is Toy Rotation and why should I try it?
Toy rotation is a simple way to teach your kids appreciation for everything they have and stimulates creativity. Limiting the number of toys you have on display for your child can promote focus – this leads them to engaging with the toy for longer and can help them to master individual skills. Dr Michele shares her experience and tips.
by Dr Michela van Praag
Read MoreStep-by-Step: Why Crawling is Crucial for your Baby’s Development
Crawling is a vital milestone in a baby’s development, and it provides many benefits that will be useful throughout their lives.
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Paced Bottle Feeding
Paced bottle feeding is a feeding method that mimics breastfeeding by controlling the flow of milk that your baby takes in. However, it can also be one of the most challenging, especially if you are a first-time mom.
Read MoreHow to Boost your Baby’s Brain Development
Helping your baby’s brain develop in healthy ways is a lot easier than you think. When I started University I had no idea that baby chiropractic was even a thing. In my 5th year, I remember our lecturer discussing the idea of adjusting newborns after birth, the impact this could have on a child’s brain…
Read MoreCan Chiropractic care help with colic babies?
One of the questions we get a lot is: “Will chiropractic help with my colic (fussy, gassy or crampy) baby?” Let’s get down to it – colic isn’t always a clear cut diagnosis, in fact, it’s not a diagnosis at all. Think of colic as something babies do, a behaviour pattern, rather than something babies…
Read MoreUnderstanding a child’s response to masks.
Today I want to chat about masks and how adults wearing them can affect a child’s ability to understand and process non-verbal communication. The first week of being back at Rise Chiropractic was undoubtedly a novel experience. With faces masked, quiet offices, and no Vicky (office manager) to greet and chat to patients, the new…
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