THE YEAR ONE WELLNESS BLOG
2023 Best In Birth Awards Winner - Austin
Congratulations to Dr. Kristi Hammerle for winning Best Pediatric Physical Therapist in the 2023 Best in Birth Awards ATX
Guideline for Container Use in Babies
Keep these guidelines in mind when using containers for your baby to promote optimal development and safety.
Gentle Yoga for the Busy Parent
Gentle yoga sequence designed to break up the business of your day with a little bit of intentional movement.
How to choose your baby’s first shoes!
Take the guessing out of choosing your baby’s first shoes with this simple checklist!
Postnatal Self-Care, Yoga with Baby
Simple Yoga Sequence for caregivers to practice with their baby.
How Tongue Ties Affect Your Baby's Body: What Parents Need to Know
Parents want the very best for their baby's health and well-being! One issue that can arise in newborns and infants is tongue tie (also known as ankyloglossia). A tongue tie occurs when the frenulum, the thin band of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is too tight, short, or thick, which can impact various aspects of your baby's body and may require medical attention.
Belly Binding
Learn how belly binding can help during pregnancy, postpartum, and menstrual cycles.
Written by: Chloe Sopho, Ayurvedic Birth & Postpartum Doula, Former Psychologist.
How Physical and Occupational Therapy Can Help with Flat Head in Babies.
Watching your baby grow and develop is one of the most exciting things for a parent. It is also natural to be concerned about your baby's development, including the shape of their head. Flat head syndrome, technically known as positional plagiocephaly or brachycephaly, is a condition where an infant's head becomes flattened or asymmetrical due to prolonged pressure on one spot. Did you know s physical therapist can play a crucial role in correcting and preventing flat heads in babies?
Prioritizing Self-Care and Combating Isolation
How to prioritize yourself with a baby through self-care practices.
Tips to help reduce postnatal depression.
Parenthood can be hard and postnatal depression is real. Learn a set of strategies that can help decrease postnatal depression.
Texas Physical Therapy Legislative Day 2023
Learn about the new PT bills proposed for this legislative term and find out how YOU can help.
How can physical therapy help treat torticollis?
Learn how to identify torticollis and what to expect from physical therapy treatment for your baby.
When do I stop swaddling my baby?
Swaddling is a practice that increased in the United States when the “Back to Sleep” or “Safe to Sleep” campaign started in the 90s. The “Safe to Sleep” campaign, encouraged by the American Academy of Pediatrics, lists a set of guidelines to be followed to create a safe infant sleep environment.
Does my baby have body tension?
Signs your baby has body tension and what to do about it.
How to prevent container baby syndrome
With all the baby products saturating the market container baby syndrome is on the rise.
Is crawling really THAT important?
As infant developmental specialists, our answer is clear: YES! Crawling is one of our favorite milestones! What if I told you crawling helps with things like eating, handwriting, bike riding, throwing, and problem solving?
Tummy time for newborns – without the crying!
Alternative ways to help your baby with tummy time other than putting them flat on the floor.