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07/10/2025

Primitive reflexes are a well documented crucial stage of childhood development. In my experience, however, pediatricians rarely check them in a physical exam, and almost never check for them after the age of six months. However, check with your child’s doctor to see if this exam was ever given. You may not remember or she may not have mentioned it to you in a visit.

⭐An excerpt from the book "Disconnected Kids" by Dr. Robert Melillo
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26/09/2025

It’s concerning how often I see children sitting at a table writing letters, instead of being on the floor crawling.

Crawling is not just a milestone to tick off in a health record, it’s a brain-building activity that deserves attention at every age.

When children crawl, they’re developing the pathways that later support reading, writing, and focus. Crawling strengthens muscles, balance, and coordination, while training the eyes, hands, and brain to work together.

The earlier children crawl, the better. But it’s never too late to bring crawling back through fun games, tunnels, and obstacle courses.

Crawling paves the road to reading. Let’s make it a priority, not an option.

23/09/2025

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23/09/2025

As the brain gets larger and more connections form, higher levels of brain function are ready to come into play. These new connections eventually inhibit the more primitive baby movements, setting the stage for more complex motor reflexes, known as postural reflexes, to emerge. At around four to six months of age, these primitive reflexes, for the most part, are no longer needed and should be replaced by postural reflexes. Once a baby develops this ability around age one, he can lift himself up and walk.

⭐An excerpt from the book "Disconnected Kids" by Dr. Robert Melillo
👉 https://amzn.to/3xWWBtl for all of Dr. Melillo's books on Amazon!

18/09/2025

Handwriting activates more brain circuits than typing, building stronger neural connections linked to memory and language.

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