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Posted by: Dana A. Shoff, LMT on Oct 10, 2025

Your young ones are more active than ever, in mind and in body. Teaching them to manage stress and body awareness while they are young can help prevent a lifetime of chronic pain and poor habits.

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Massage Therapy for Sports Injuries
In the event that one of your young stars is already suffering from an injury, massage can be beneficial in facilitating a speedy recovery.
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Speech and Communication Development – Birth to 3 Years
Speech and language understanding is the foundation for developing expressive communication skills, but every child will develop communication in his or her own unique way. Following general milestones will help you see if your child is on the right track.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Rolling Techniques to Relieve Pain, Discomfort and Tension

Aug 13, 2025

Everyone has dealt with sore, tense or cramped muscles from time to time. Regular use of self-myofascial release (SMR) techniques can improve flexibility, support recovery and keep muscles performing their best. Read More

Why Crawling is Important for Your Baby

Aug 07, 2025

Crawling isn’t just a milestone, it’s a powerful step in your baby’s development. From building upper body strength to boosting sensory and visual skills, discover why crawling is key and how to support it through simple, engaging play. Read More

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Laser Treatment: Advances to Improve Scars

Jun 25, 2025

Advances in burn care have increased the survival rate for patients with significant burn injuries, however the significant scarring can lead to problems. Read More

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Cupping Therapy: Does it Improve Athletic Abilities?

Mar 13, 2025

Although cupping is seen more often in the athletic world, physical therapists are using it more and more in the general population to assist with improving a patient’s daily function and pain. Read More

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Dyslexia: Helping Kids Who Struggle with Reading, Writing and Spelling

Jan 30, 2025

Children who struggle with reading, writing or spelling can be perceived as lacking intelligence or motivation, but they may actually have dyslexia. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability resulting from deficits in phonological awareness, rapid automatic naming, working memory and processing speed. Read More

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When Texture Is Tricky: Tips for Helping Your Child Overcome Food Texture Sensitivities

Oct 31, 2024

Navigating the nuances of feeding your child can sometimes be tricky, but for some families, the transition to solid foods can be particularly challenging. Some children have difficulty progressing from formula or human milk to pureed solids (like baby food) and beyond.  Read More

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6 Ways to Support a Child During Their Hospital Stay

Jul 11, 2024

Whether you're a family member, friend, or caregiver, here are six impactful ways you can support a child in the hospital. Read More

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Therapy After Trauma: What to Expect

Jun 27, 2024

If you have, or know, a child who has been exposed to trauma, it’s important to seek out appropriate treatment and support. Trauma is the experience of violence or victimization including sexual abuse, physical abuse, severe neglect, loss, domestic violence or witnessing of violence, Read More