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Dr. Tara Liddle
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapist
Motor Developmental Expert
Decoding early movement=life long growth
Private PT/Baby Wellness
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01/16/2026

Attentive-Incentive Thursday!

A reminder a progress is built, not rushed

01/09/2026

Why tipping over is actually good for babies 👇

• It builds protective reactions
When babies lose balance and tip, they learn to put their hands out, shift their weight, and catch themselves — this is how safety and confidence are built.

• It strengthens the core and trunk
Each small fall challenges the muscles around the belly, back, and hips to stabilize and adjust — much more effective than staying perfectly upright.

• It teaches body awareness
Babies learn where their body is in space (proprioception + vestibular input), which is essential for balance, coordination, and later movement skills.

• It builds emotional resilience too
Small, safe challenges teach babies: “I can try, I can wobble, I can fall, and I can recover.” That’s confidence in motion.

✨ Development doesn’t happen in perfect stillness — it happens in small, safe struggles.

😍Save this if your baby is in the wobbly sitting phase — and share with a parent who’s worried about every little tip 💛

01/08/2026

Attentive-Incentive Thursday!

Enjoy each stage as it comes-development is not a sprint!

Crawling isn’t just a milestone — it’s brain construction.When babies crawl, they’re not just moving across the floor — ...
01/07/2026

Crawling isn’t just a milestone — it’s brain construction.

When babies crawl, they’re not just moving across the floor — they’re building the systems their brains will later use for reading, writing, focus, and learning.

Crawling supports:
• Brain integration
• Visual tracking
• Eye–hand coordination
• Postural stability
• Motor planning
• Attention and regulation

That’s why we care so much about it — and why we support it intentionally, even when it’s skipped.

✨ Movement is learning — long before books appear.

💛Save this for later, share with a parent friend, or join my list to get a simple home guide to support these foundations.

I’ve created a new space where I can share longer, calmer guidance about development, milestones, and movement-without t...
01/05/2026

I’ve created a new space where I can share longer, calmer guidance about development, milestones, and movement-without the rush of social media.

It’s on Substack.

It’s where I’ll be sharing deeper reflections, practical guidance, and evidence-based support for parents who want to feel clearer, calmer, and more confident about their child’s development.

If that feels supportive to you, I’d love for you to join me there🤍

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