I don’t remember where I first heard it, but during one of the many TOTS (tethered oral tissues) trainings I took after having my first baby with feeding struggles, a provider said something that I’ll never forget:

“We have to consider the mental health of the baby, too.”

And the context? The over-recommendation of oral tie releases and the way aftercare is handled.

If clothes are stiff, too tight, or constantly covering hands and feet, they can slow down progress. Small changes—like breathable fabrics, leaving toes out, or giving your baby diaper-only floor time—make a huge difference for motor skill practice.

If you've ever spiraled after googling “muscle tone,” you’re not alone. Let’s unpack this together—without shame, fear, or overcomplication.

One of the most common reasons babies favor one side is a condition called infant torticollis. It’s more common than you’d think, and with early support—whether in person or through virtual infant physical therapy—most babies respond beautifully.

Let’s be real: when you see “virtual infant physical therapy”, your brain goes to how the H-E-double hockey sticks does that even work??

And let me tell you, when I first started this work, I thought the same thing.

But then something magical happened: I started providing virtual services and families were getting incredible results…

Even better than what you might see in person. 

Why? Well, for many reasons, but largely related to the reasons listed here.

I wanted to share with you five ways I’ve actually been allowing myself to feel all the feels this time around [after a third recurrent miscarriage]. Without judgment and with the utmost compassion…

Ah, the tongue tie. Maybe you’ve been told your baby has one, maybe you’ve been told that your baby is fine, and maybe you’ve been told that it would be ridiculous to even consider that your child has a tongue tie that needs to be released…

You’ve seen it all over Instagram. You’ve heard it from your pediatrician. Everyone says: “Get your baby on their belly!”—but what’s the deal with tummy time, really?

Is tummy time actually necessary for your baby’s development?

Short answer: Yes, it’s important—but it’s also not the only thing that matters. Let me explain.

There is a lot of pressure that society and/or a mother places on postpartum moms to “bounce back” after having a baby. This unnecessary pressure can place a lot of stress and self-consciousness on a mama, when a new mom is probably already stressed about everything that comes with the new phase of life that they’re in taking care of a newborn, and potentially other kiddos in the household.

I hear it all the time: “Does my baby have a flat head?” or “I’m so nervous that my baby will get a flat head”. Yes, it’s true: baby’s skulls are a lot more malleable in those first few months of life, making them susceptible to obtaining those feared “flat heads”. Read on to find out how you can prevent this from occurring in your little one!

Also known as a safe place for you to put your baby down to play independently, having a “yes” space for your little one can be a great therapeutic way for your baby to get in that much-talked about floor time.

Reviewing strollers isn’t my typical gig, but after becoming a mom of two (and now almost 3!), I realized there was one product that completely changed how I get out of the house with my kids. Whether you’re a brand-new mama with one baby, preparing for your second, or a family who spends a lot of time outside, this stroller wagon deserves a full review.