How Purposeful Play Can Help Gross Motor Development with Dr. Emily Heisey & Dr. Matt Otteman
Feb 29, 2024
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Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman discuss purposeful play and gross motor development in children. They share success stories, provide tips for parents, and address misconceptions surrounding developmental milestones. The podcast emphasizes the importance of supporting children on their developmental journey and helping parents find peace in their parenting experience.
Purposeful play empowers children with developmental delays for milestone achievements.
Understanding gross motor milestones as flexible guidelines can alleviate parental fears and promote peace in parenting journey.
Deep dives
The Evolution of Connective Parenting
Connective Parenting emerged as a transformative approach after the founder's journey from traditional methods like punishment to the discovery of empathetic listening and creating a safe space for children. The shift in parenting techniques effectively influenced the behavior of the founder's strong-willed daughter, emphasizing the importance of understanding a child's perspective and needs.
Physical Development and Purposeful Play
Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt shared insights on physical development, emphasizing the significance of purposeful play to empower children with developmental delays and facilitate their milestone achievements. By bridging chiropractic and pediatric physical therapy, they expedite results in a holistic approach that combines education, empowerment, and purposeful play.
Gross Motor Milestones and Parental Peace
Understanding gross motor milestones as flexible guidelines rather than strict timelines, Dr. Emily and Dr. Matt shed light on the variability in children's developmental progress. Their Connective Health initiative offers resources like free checklists and physical activity tips to support parents in promoting their children's growth. By fostering a collaborative and supportive community, the initiative aims to alleviate parental fears and promote peace in the parenting journey.
Today, I have a special treat for you as I welcome Dr. Emily Heisey (PT, DPT) and Dr. Matt Otteman (DC), experts in pediatric development. They are the co-owners of KinActive Kids and are well-known for their innovative tips related to child development. In this episode, we explore the world of physical development in children and discuss the significance of purposeful play and ways to support children with developmental delays. We will also discuss parents' emotional journey while dealing with these challenges and highlight the misconceptions and anxieties surrounding developmental milestones. The Doctors will share their heartwarming success stories and give parents practical tips and resources. Join us to learn how to empower and support children on their developmental journey and help parents find more peace in their parenting experience.
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