Strive Pediatrics

Strive Pediatrics Doctor Kennedy received her bachelor’s and clinical doctorate from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. She has practiced in top-ranked U.S.

We help babies & children improve their function through holistic Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) in Austin, Texas and surrounding areas. hospitals, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Children’s National Medical Center of Washington D.C., and other outpatient settings. Most of her career was spent treating fragile children in neonatal intensi

ve care units. Now Dr. Kennedy specializes in outpatient, in-home physical therapy, infant massage, and wellness. As a mother of two, she understands both the gifts and challenges of motherhood.

Myth: "Babies will just grow out of feeding issues.”Truth: Some babies appear to improve… but many are actually compensa...
04/20/2026

Myth: "Babies will just grow out of feeding issues.”

Truth: Some babies appear to improve… but many are actually compensating, not resolving the underlying issue.

Feeding is a complex skill involving oral motor coordination, breathing, posture, and regulation.
When challenges aren’t addressed early, they can show up later as:

• Difficulty transitioning to solids or textures
• Ongoing feeding aversions or refusal
• Mealtime stress for both baby and parent
• Inefficient or tiring feeding patterns
• Continued reliance on compensations (jaw, cheeks, positioning)

Early support can make a big difference:

✔️ More efficient, coordinated feeding
✔️ Reduced stress at mealtimes
✔️ Improved oral motor skills
✔️ Better overall development and regulation

At Strive Pediatrics, we take a holistic approach to infant feeding, looking beyond intake to support how babies breathe, move, feed, and regulate.

If feeding feels stressful or something seems off, trust your instincts.
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04/09/2026

We’re growing and looking for an incredible Occupational Therapist to join our team at Strive Pediatrics.

We have two opportunities:
✨ Full-Time OT (Round Rock/North Austin)
✨ PRN/Part-Time OT (Bee Cave/Lakeway)

At Strive, we do things differently.
We are a hands-on, collaborative, growth-driven pediatric practice focused on real outcomes for babies, children, and families.

If you are:
• Passionate about pediatrics (0-10 yrs) and want to spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork
• Looking for mentorship + growth
• Wanting flexibility without sacrificing clinical excellence
• A team player who values connection and collaboration and clinical excellence

We’d love to connect.

📩 Send your resume to howdy@strivepediatrics.com

or DM us to start the conversation

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We’re growing and looking for an incredible Occupational Therapist to join our team at Strive Pediatrics.We have two opp...
04/08/2026

We’re growing and looking for an incredible Occupational Therapist to join our team at Strive Pediatrics.

We have two opportunities:
✨ Full-Time OT (Round Rock/North Austin)
✨ PRN/Part-Time OT (Bee Cave/Lakeway)

At Strive, we do things differently.
We are a hands-on, collaborative, growth-driven pediatric practice focused on real outcomes for babies, children, and families.

If you are:
• Passionate about pediatrics (0-10 yrs) and want to spend more time with patients and less time on paperwork
• Looking for mentorship + growth
• Wanting flexibility without sacrificing clinical excellence
• A team player who values connection and collaboration and clinical excellence

We’d love to connect.

📩 Send your resume to howdy@strivepediatrics.com

or DM us to start the conversation

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Myth: "If baby is gaining weight, feeding is fine.”Truth: Weight gain is important — but it doesn’t tell the full story....
04/07/2026

Myth: "If baby is gaining weight, feeding is fine.”

Truth: Weight gain is important — but it doesn’t tell the full story.

From a feeding therapy perspective, we’re not just asking if a baby is eating… we’re looking closely at how they’re eating.

Some babies who are gaining weight may still be:
• Working too hard to feed
• Using their jaw or cheeks instead of their tongue efficiently
• Fatiguing quickly during feeds
• Showing signs of stress like arching, clicking, or pulling away

Over time, this can impact:

✨ Feeding efficiency
✨ Endurance
✨ Breathing + coordination
✨ Overall regulation

Feeding should feel coordinated, supported, and sustainable — not exhausting for baby or parent.

At Strive Pediatrics, we take a holistic approach to infant feeding, supporting breathing, oral motor skills, body tension, and regulation.

If something feels off, trust that instinct 🤍






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🐣🌷 Happy Easter from Strive Pediatrics At Strive Pediatrics, we’re grateful to support families in helping their childre...
04/05/2026

🐣🌷 Happy Easter from Strive Pediatrics

At Strive Pediatrics, we’re grateful to support families in helping their children move, grow, and thrive every day.






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MYTH: “Play doesn’t really impact development.”Truth: Play is how children build the foundation for learning, movement, ...
03/30/2026

MYTH: “Play doesn’t really impact development.”

Truth: Play is how children build the foundation for learning, movement, behavior, and regulation.

Play isn’t “extra” — it’s essential for healthy child development.

That simple activity on the floor? It’s supporting:

✔️ Fine motor skills (grasping, manipulating)
✔️ Gross motor development (strength, coordination)
✔️ Sensory processing & regulation
✔️ Motor planning & problem solving
✔️ Language and social skills
✔️ Emotional regulation & attention

Through play, the brain and body learn to work together — creating the building blocks for confidence, independence, and school readiness.

At Strive Pediatrics, we use play-based occupational and physical therapy to support how children move, regulate, learn, and thrive.

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03/23/2026

When Should a Child Jump with Two Feet?

Jumping isn’t just a fun milestone — it’s a sign of developing strength, balance, coordination, and motor planning.

Most children begin to jump with both feet off the ground around age 2, but like all milestones, it’s a process built through earlier movement.

Before jumping, kids develop:
✔️ Squatting and standing strength
✔️ Balance and postural control
✔️ Core stability
✔️ Confidence with movement and play

✨ Why jumping matters:
Jumping helps support:
• Gross motor development
• Coordination and body awareness
• Bone and muscle strength
• Playground confidence and safety

If jumping feels difficult, looks asymmetrical, or your child avoids it, it may be a sign they need more support with strength, balance, or motor planning.

At Strive Pediatrics, we use play-based pediatric OT & PT to help kids build the foundation for movement, confidence, and everyday skills.

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MYTH: “Educational toys and flashcards make babies smarter.”Truth: Babies don’t need expensive toys to support brain dev...
03/16/2026

MYTH: “Educational toys and flashcards make babies smarter.”

Truth: Babies don’t need expensive toys to support brain development. What matters most is connection, movement, and interaction.

Research shows that babies learn best through everyday experiences with caregivers, not through flashy gadgets or flashcards.

Activities that actually support healthy infant brain development include:

✔️ Talking and singing to your baby
✔️ Reading books together
✔️ Floor play and tummy time
✔️ Exploring simple objects and textures
✔️ Face-to-face interaction and play

These experiences help build the foundation for language, motor skills, attention, and emotional regulation.

At Strive Pediatrics, we focus on play-based occupational and physical therapy that supports how babies move, regulate, feed, and interact with the world around them.

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Baby Vision Development: Newborn to 12 MonthsYour baby’s vision doesn’t turn on overnight — it develops step by step dur...
03/15/2026

Baby Vision Development: Newborn to 12 Months

Your baby’s vision doesn’t turn on overnight — it develops step by step during the first year of life. As babies grow, their eyes and brain learn to work together to support tracking, depth perception, hand-eye coordination, and movement.

Here’s a quick look at typical infant vision milestones:

✨ 0–1 Month (Newborn Vision)
• Very sensitive to bright light
• Sees high-contrast patterns best (black & white)
• Focuses best 8–12 inches away (perfect distance for faces during feeding)
• Uses mostly peripheral vision

✨ 2–4 Months
• Begins tracking moving objects
• Eyes may briefly cross or wander (common early on)
• Eye-hand coordination starts developing
• More interest in faces and toys

✨ 5–8 Months
• Depth perception develops
• Reaches more accurately for toys
• Stronger color vision
• Crawling begins — helping vision and body coordination

✨ 9–12 Months
• Judges distance better
• Pulls to stand and cruises
• Uses pincer grasp (thumb and index finger)
• Vision works together with balance and movement

🧠 Why vision matters:
Vision is closely connected to motor development, feeding, balance, and learning. Babies develop these skills best through movement, play, and face-to-face interaction.

At Strive Pediatrics, we support babies through holistic infant OT and PT focusing on breathing, feeding, movement, regulation, and sensory development.

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Round Rock, TX
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