Move to Learn Therapy News

Has it ever occurred to you that the potentially miraculous changes occurring in your child’s life take time? As parents, while we are busily focusing on the next important steps that our children need to work on…

I have witnessed parents who respond to every whim of their child. And in my observation, these parents, without their own awareness, are constantly preventing…

Have you ever had people tell you what to do and you thought, ‘Yes, I know that already.’

Then you discovered later, in real life situations, that what your thought you knew…

Are you teaching your child healthy habits?

As parents, we want to make sure our children get on well with life.

We try our best to teach them based on what we have learned from our own experiences. Certain life lessons that have proven to be helpful for us.

We have good intentions as parents. We also understand, that like ourselves, our children are going to have their own unique and individual experiences…

Many parents bring their children to me with the hopes that somehow what I do can fix their child’s problems, be it learning to sit and walk, or being able to slow down and focus their attention to learn.

The reality is, I do not have any fixed ways or ideas as to how I can help their child. Every time I interact with my child clients, I make sure to…

For those of you living in the Niagara Region in Ontario, I have exciting news for you.

There will be an opportunity for a 3 Day Intensive in February for your child. Read on for more details…

A parent gave me a ‘Gift’ unknowingly which I would love to share with you.

Due to a very rare genetic mutation, her child’s development was very delayed. During our first sessions, all this child could do was to cry in her mother’s arms…

Our children’s brains are self-improving systems when given the right information.

In a safe and nurturing environment, typically developing children make gradual progress on their own while…

Have you ever strained your ankle or a part of your body?

If you did, have you also had the experience of pain or discomfort in other areas like your knees, your hips, your back or maybe even your neck while you were recovering? This is the result of…

I’m very excited to share with you information about Anat Baniel’s new video program, “NeuroMovement® for Parent & Child with Special Needs 5-Day Workshop”.

A parent whose child I worked with has experienced the workshop and found it to be a life-changing experience…

Often times parents brought their children to me with a focused issue.

For one child, it could be walking on their toes. For another, it could be their child holding one hand in a fist. The list goes on. What these parents are seeing could just be the tip of the iceberg…

What is the normal process of learning?

According to Dr. Feldenkrais, typically developing children learn movement through “fifty”, “a hundred trials” and “with every new attempt” the child finds movement “which is simpler, easier” until he develops…

How to teach your child to move with ease and greater freedom?

Recently a number of my new clients exemplified a learned habit of effort and strain when moving their bodies. Imagine living a life when every physical action you take is effortful…

How to support your child with learning good movement habits?

Movements are learned through sensory feedback loops. Movements that feel pleasurable or novel are more likely to be repeated spontaneously and hence…

Are your child’s therapies teaching them good or bad habits?

As parents, we know instinctively that it is important for our children to form good habits. With the intention of supporting your special needs child to progress in their development, most parents are keen to…

Has your child learned the ‘basics’ of movement yet?’

One of my teachers often says, “The advance work in anything is the basics done really well. None of us ever started running or jumping before we learned how to walk. Knowing this, it is especially true…

Have you ever asked yourself, ‘Am I creating the problem I’m trying to solve?’

Often times in therapy, we use the word ‘non-compliance’ to imply that a client is not co-operating with the therapy that is being delivered. My ‘inquiring mind’ often thinks that in these kind of scenarios…

What is your opinion on braces like Ankle Foot Orthosis (AFO)?

Many parents have asked me questions with regard to the use of Braces for their child. Here’s my response to one parent’s question concerning the use of AFOs for her daughter…

How does movement affect the development of vision in children?

The visual system is the most complex sensory system in the human body, however it is also the least mature system at birth. Much of an infant’s first weeks and months are spent…

What are the Pros and Cons of ‘Tummy Time’?

When children have gained sufficient control of their body to get onto their tummy, they would prefer to stay on their tummy. ‘Tummy Time’ refers to putting healthy infants on their tummy…

What are the possible effects of ‘Tummy Time’ on children who are faced with special challenges?

It is a common belief that babies will benefit from ‘tummy time’ to strengthen their backs…