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If your child has been referred for therapy, you may be wondering: Do they need physical therapy or occupational therapy? It’s a very common question—and an important one. While pediatric physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) often work closely together,...
Does your child avoid swings, panic on stairs, or become extremely upset when their feet leave the ground? Do they cling tightly when being picked up or resist activities that other kids seem to enjoy? For some children, these reactions go beyond typical fear or...
If you’ve noticed your child walking on their toes, you’re not alone. Toe walking is a common concern we hear from families at PedsTeam in Southaven, MS, and it often raises a lot of questions:Is this normal? Will they grow out of it? Do we need therapy? The good news...
Understanding your child’s feet, posture, and development — and how PedsTeam in Southaven, MS supports healthy movement. Many parents first notice their child’s flat feet when buying shoes, watching them run, or comparing their posture to siblings. It can be...
Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that originate in the brainstem. They help with essential early skills such as breastfeeding, responding to sensory input, and learning how to move against gravity. According to trusted pediatric therapy organizations such as...
As parents, it’s natural to want to keep your baby safe, happy, and entertained — especially when you’re juggling a hundred things at once. Bouncers, jumpers, and baby walkers might seem like easy ways to keep little ones occupied, but too much time in these...
As parents, we notice every little detail about our children—from their first smiles to the way they sleep at night. Sometimes, those observations raise questions, especially if you notice that your baby’s head shape looks a little flat, uneven, or asymmetrical. While...
The importance of crawling becomes evident when your baby first starts moving across the floor, but it may look like “just crawling.” But crawling is much more than a cute milestone—it plays a critical role in brain development, muscle strength, coordination, and the...