How Treatment Can Help Your Child Plagiocephaly (or Flat Head) is a very common condition occurring in 1 out of every 2 infants.The term is generally used to describe a type of infant head shape asymmetry that persists past 6 weeks of…
What Is Torticollis? Torticollis is when the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM), a muscle in the neck, tightens which then causes the baby’s head to tilt to one side. Occasionally, as a result, this can cause your baby to favor one side of their…
Have you noticed your child experiencing big emotions or having a hard time adapting to change without an emotional breakdown or tantrum? They may be having a hard time regulating their emotions. The good thing is that it doesn’t have to continue…
Everyone knows that kids tend to have more energy than adults, but did you know that kids should also participate in more physical activity than adults? According to Canada’s guidelines for physical activity, children and youth should get at least 60 minutes…
Did you know that outdoor play is an integral aspect of healthy brain development? In this day and age, screens have taken over and time outside is no longer at the forefront of many children’s lives. Keep reading to learn why outdoor…
Every family faces their own set of unique challenges and for those caring for pre-teens and teens, these challenges can often become complicated and overwhelming. Difficult conversations might center on topics around sex, mental health, school issues, self-harm, peer relationships and pressures,…
Are you concerned that your baby crawls backwards or uses a different crawling style? Not all babies crawl in the traditional manner. In fact, there are many different crawling styles and it does not always mean there is cause for concern. Keep…
Are you giving birth to a Down Syndrome baby or have a child with Down Syndrome? It can feel scary, but we’re here to let you know that you are not alone. Dive into developmental milestone expectations and discover the importance of…
Are you concerned that your child likes to sit in the W position? Many children do, and most of them will outgrow it. Keep reading to find out when to ignore it and when you should bring your child to a Paediatric…
