How to Support Your Kid's Gross Motor Development (Ft. Kinactive Kids)

At one point or another, almost every parent knows how stressful it can be to worry about their child's motor development.Maybe you're wondering why your child is doing a janky crawl or why they aren't walking when you thought they would.  Or maybe you're trying to figure out how to get your newborn to do tummy time when they hate it.But what would it look like to take a holistic approach to helping your kids work on gross motor development? And what would it look like to let go of the stress or guilt of your child hitting milestones?That's what this episode explores as Jordan talks to Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman, the owners of Kinactive Kids - a clinic that combines physical therapy and chiropractic care to help children reach developmental milestones.  Tune in to learn:What purposeful play is and how it can be helpfulTips for babies who hate tummy timeA PT's thoughts on baby containers like bouncers, jumpers, seats, etc., and which ones are best for baby developmentWhy kids may develop abnormal crawling patterns and when to seek helpHow reflux can affect motor development  How chiropractic adjustments can be helpful for kidsAdvice for the parent who feels overwhelmed or guilty that their child is not hitting milestonesWhy the design of our kids' shoes is important and the best shoe brands for kidsWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:IG: @kinactive_kids   IG: @dr_otto_dc    Website: kinactivekids.com    Kinactive Community   Kinactive Kids' Gross Motor Checklist Stride Rite Shoe Measuring Guide  Crunchi (Use THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order)