Special Birds Family Chiropractic

06/13/2025

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Autism rates are rising...but why? The cause is still debated, and many questions remain unanswered. Discover possible links to vaccines and explore natural ...

01/19/2025

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Look at the differences between a typical younger child’s hand (left) and a typical older child's hand (right). I have parents asking regularly why their preschool aged child isn’t able to write yet. This is why! Their hands (and brains) are still developing and are not fully formed. So what should they be doing to support this? PLAY!! Playdough, colouring, cutting, gluing, playing outside, digging in dirt, sensory play, dress up play, science experiments, beading, puzzles, throwing balls, etc. All of these things help their hands develop. When they are physically ready to write, they will! No need to rush them, they will show you when they are ready!

01/10/2025

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“Tension within this fascial network can restrict the tongue’s range of motion, creating challenges that manifest as breastfeeding difficulties, discomfort, and inadequate milk transfer.⁣
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Chiropractic care plays a crucial role in addressing these neuromuscular tensions. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can relieve tightness and restore normal function by focusing on the fascia, cranial bones, and soft tissues that connect to the tongue. This non-invasive approach targets the root causes of some feeding dysfunction, providing a vital step before considering surgical interventions such as frenectomy.”⁣
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The benefits of a collaborative care model for addressing breastfeeding challenges can’t be overemphasized! A holistic, multidisciplinary approach that supports infants over the long-term can include lactation consultants, pediatric chiropractors and pediatric dentists. By targeting root causes rather than symptoms, this model provides tailored, effective solutions for feeding issues, often avoiding invasive interventions. ⁣
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Keep reading this article “Improving Infant Feeding Through Collaborative Care” by Naiomi Catron, RN, IBCLC, Jared Poplin, DMD, Stephanie Gessner, DC, Brittany Guelzow, DC in the latest issue of Pathways. Subscribers can read online now: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/pregnancy-birth/improving-infant-feeding-through-collaborative-care.html

01/10/2025

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12/20/2024

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All4Maternity is an online platform to support, develop and nurture every midwife and maternity worker | practicing midwife | student midwives | doulas

11/18/2024

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11/18/2024

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"Play is really the work of childhood." 💚 This quote from Fred Rogers is everything.

When kids play, they’re learning in ways that books alone can’t teach. Outside, they explore, create, and grow with every stick, stone, and splash. 🌿

Let’s give them the freedom to make nature their classroom!

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11/18/2024

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11/10/2024

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One of the hardest parts of parenting, teaching, and therapy is challenging behaviors in kids. Agree? 🙌

​From outbursts, to avoidance, to refusal to participate in activities - we've seen it all. And as adults, the way we react to these behaviors is crucial in shaping a child's emotional growth.

​We’ve gathered some of our best tips and resources for navigating intense emotions in kids and for helping kids learn important regulation skills that they will use for the rest of their lives! Do you want to learn more about how we can support little ones as they learn to express their emotions effectively?

​Which of these tips or resources is your favorite? Hit reply and let us know and we will send you the whole list!

🌟Managing Challenging Behaviors [FREE Printable]: Managing challenging behaviors in children requires understanding their underlying causes and implementing tailored strategies to promote self-regulation.

🌟The Self-Regulation Handbook: 116 pages of pro tips, expert strategies, and tried-and-true printable tools to support self-regulation so kids can learn, grow, and succeed!

​🌟Hands-On Emotions Activity [FREE Printable]: Use this free printable emotional regulation activity to help kids identify and label their own emotions and others’ emotions.

11/10/2024

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11/02/2024

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11/01/2024

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Looking to ease children into chores? Check out some age-appropriate chores!