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Crawling can feel like one of those “wait and see” milestones… but it’s worth paying attention to. 🚦

Not because you need to panic if your baby isn’t crawling yet, but because there are ways that you can help your baby in this important development period.

Think increasing tummy time tolerance, shoulder strength, core stability, weight shifting, and confidence on the floor. 💡

This week’s new YouTube video walks through 12 OT-approved ways to help your baby build the foundational skills to support crawling at home.

Comment CRAWL and we’ll send the full video to your DMs! 🚼



One tiny crawling tip with BIG developmental payoff… 👋🧦

If your baby is working on crawling, try taking off their socks during floor time!

Bare feet can help babies with:
🦶better grip
🦶more sensory input
🦶primitive reflex integration 

When babies feel more connected to the floor, they often feel more confident exploring movement.

This is only one of the 12 tips Rachel and Amanda shared in this week’s new YouTube video about helping babies build the strength, coordination, and body awareness they need for crawling. Watch the full video to hear all of their advice when you head to the link in our bio! 🔗

Or, comment CRAWL and we’ll send the full YouTube video to your DMs. ⤵️


Is your baby rolling, scooting, pivoting… but not quite crawling yet? 🚼

This activity on a therapy ball is one of the 12 OT-recommended tips Rachel and Amanda share in today’s new YouTube video. This week is all about teaching parents what they can try at home to help get their baby crawling.

“Around the World” on the therapy ball supports:
⚖️ weight shifting
💪 core strength
👐 balance reactions
🧍 body awareness
↔️ crossbody coordination

Crawling is not just about deciding to move forward, it’s collection of small skills working together. If your baby is not crawling yet, this week’s video will walk you through tried and true tips, signs your baby is making progress, and when it may be time to reach out for support.

Tap the link below to watch the full video and learn all of the tips now! ⬇️
https://youtu.be/5MGG40iHvPM?si=MEM9N7bvi9fObmro

What if the most helpful thing you can say… is less? 🫢💬

When toddlers feel pressured to repeat words, communication can start to feel like a test.

Try pausing instead. Model the word. Keep it playful. Let them join when they’re ready. 🧩⏳

Language skills grow best through connection, not pressure.

This week’s new YouTube video is about why your toddler seems to understand you, but isn’t talking to you yet! Rachel breaks down why receptive language develops before expressive language, the importance of babbling, and 4 tips you can use to support language development in your daily routine!

Click the link below to watch the full video now. ⤵️
https://youtu.be/CrBMwhDqT0c?si=cLH3MPfed_ErE-bL

Need a brain break that keeps kids engaged without being overstimulating? Trying taking them on an adventure to the “zoo”. 🐯🌈

This themed yoga flow led by Rachel turns developmental movement into imaginative play, so kids can move their bodies, build strength, practice coordination, and get calming sensory input without it feeling like a task.

Rachel guides kids through fun movements that support:

🌀 body awareness
👐 core strength
👁️ visual tracking
🌱 primitive reflex integration
🧘 nervous system regulation

This new video is a great choice for sensory seekers, anyone with a case of the wiggles, classroom brain breaks, or a quick moment when your child needs movement with a little structure.

Watch the full video on YouTube when you tap the link below! ⬇️
https://youtu.be/v5MwAFGgASE?si=PxvHdCuZ4qShh-VO

Crawl, slither, stretch, and fly through the zoo with (our very own) Mrs. Rachel in this guided yoga flow on YouTube today! 🐻🦎🦒🦜

This week’s new video is a fun, zoo-themed movement activity guided by Rachel, using playful animal moves to support regulation, coordination, body awareness, and primitive reflex integration.

This short video is perfect for brain breaks, transitions between tasks, sensory seekers needing some extra input, or winding down in a bedtime routine. 🧘

Tap the link below to watch the full video now!👇
https://youtu.be/v5MwAFGgASE?si=GXV-pdnxx7KMnRrC