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How to Tame Meltdowns and Manage Transitions

Dr. Blomberg’s #1 Recommendation For Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Troublesome Transitions

What is at the root of emotional and behavior disturbances? How can we prevent meltdowns and address challenging transitions?

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Rethinking Tummy Time

Helping Children Thrive by Expanding Prone Time Possibilities

Babies need to spend adequate time on their bellies to develop fully. Though most agree with this statement, babies today may not be receiving nearly enough time in prone to develop optimally. How much time should infants spend on their bellies?

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Crawling: A Milestone Worth Meeting

Benefits and Shortcomings of Crawling Programs—3 Recommendations to Support Optimal Crawling

Many parents and professionals are aware of the important role crawling plays in development. But when a child lacks a strong neurodevelopmental foundation, are crawling programs helpful or not?

Compilation of 3 research studies and blog category of related posts

Research and Evidence

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Conditions and Indicators of Retained Primitive Reflexes

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Neurodevelopmental Movements: Foundation for Optimal Function

Mother and daughter laying prone on the floor, pressing their hands against each other with their heads lifted. Posts about uniqueness of Brain and Sensory program methodology.

Program Methodology: What Makes the Brain and Sensory Foundations Program Unique?

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