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The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
Sarah Cook, MOTR/L
6 episodes
4 days ago
What You'll Learn in This Episode: Does your baby startle at every sound? Struggle with tummy time no matter what you try? There might be a neurological reason many healthcare providers never check for: retained primitive reflexes. In this episode, we're uncovering the hidden developmental issue that can impact everything from crawling to reading to emotional regulation—and most parents have never even heard of it. What Are Primitive Reflexes? Reflexes are automatic neurological responses pr...
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What You'll Learn in This Episode: Does your baby startle at every sound? Struggle with tummy time no matter what you try? There might be a neurological reason many healthcare providers never check for: retained primitive reflexes. In this episode, we're uncovering the hidden developmental issue that can impact everything from crawling to reading to emotional regulation—and most parents have never even heard of it. What Are Primitive Reflexes? Reflexes are automatic neurological responses pr...
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The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
Retained Primitive Reflexes: The Hidden Reason Your Baby Might Be Struggling
What You'll Learn in This Episode: Does your baby startle at every sound? Struggle with tummy time no matter what you try? There might be a neurological reason many healthcare providers never check for: retained primitive reflexes. In this episode, we're uncovering the hidden developmental issue that can impact everything from crawling to reading to emotional regulation—and most parents have never even heard of it. What Are Primitive Reflexes? Reflexes are automatic neurological responses pr...
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5 days ago
25 minutes

The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
Why Crawling Matters (Even Though the CDC Says It Doesn't)
Your pediatrician might have told you not to worry if your baby skips crawling—but what if crawling is actually wiring your baby's brain for reading, focus, and coordination? We dive into the 2022 CDC decision to remove crawling from milestone checklists and explore why 92% of pediatric physical therapists disagree. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why the CDC removed crawling and why therapists disagree ✅ How crawling strengthens the corpus callosum (brain bridge between hemispheres) ✅ Why ...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
Infant Developmental Milestones: Crawling to Walking
Your baby's first steps might seem like a small moment—but behind those wobbly knees is a massive transformation happening in your baby's brain. Crawling, standing, and walking aren't just cute milestones to capture on video. They're literally building your baby's brain for balance, focus, coordination, and even future learning. In this episode, we're diving into Phases 4 through 6 of motor development—from that first belly scoot all the way to independent walking—and uncovering what's really...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
My Story & Why WeeThrive Exists
Welcome to The WeeThrive Peds Podcast! In this first episode, I'm sharing my personal story—why I became so passionate about infant and child development, and why I created WeeThrive to help parents like you. You'll hear about: My journey as a pediatric occupational therapist and mom of three boysOur second son August's developmental delays after a severe GI condition and how going back to foundational milestones (especially crawling) transformed his developmentOur third son Beckh...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
How to Help Your Baby Love Tummy Time (Not Just Tolerate It!)
Picture this: You gently place your baby on their tummy... and within seconds, they're red-faced, crying, and arching their back. You pick them up feeling defeated and think, "Are we doing this wrong?" If that sounds familiar—you're not alone. And here's what you need to know: tummy time doesn't have to be a battle. In fact, with the right approach, it can become one of your favorite bonding moments with your little one. In this episode, we're diving into everything tummy time—why it matter...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
Infant Developmental Milestones: Birth to Independent Sitting
Did you know your baby's brain builds over one million new neural connections every second during their first year? And every roll, reach, and wiggle is literally designing your baby's brain. In this episode, we're diving into the first three phases of infant motor development—from birth to independent sitting—and exploring what's happening inside your baby's brain at each stage. What You'll Learn: What developmental milestones actually are (and the 4 categories every parent...
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1 month ago
17 minutes

The WeeThrive Peds Podcast
What You'll Learn in This Episode: Does your baby startle at every sound? Struggle with tummy time no matter what you try? There might be a neurological reason many healthcare providers never check for: retained primitive reflexes. In this episode, we're uncovering the hidden developmental issue that can impact everything from crawling to reading to emotional regulation—and most parents have never even heard of it. What Are Primitive Reflexes? Reflexes are automatic neurological responses pr...