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Some kids walk with their feet pointing... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/out-toeing-in-children-why-kids-walk-with-feet-pointing-out) [![ABC’s of Pediatric Occupational Therapy - Starfish Therapy](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Preschooler%20and%20his%20teddy%20bear%20at%20pediatrician.jpeg?width=365&name=Preschooler%20and%20his%20teddy%20bear%20at%20pediatrician.jpeg) Occupational Therapy](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/abcs-of-pediatric-occupational-therapy) ## [ABC’s of Pediatric Occupational Therapy](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/abcs-of-pediatric-occupational-therapy) April is Occupational Therapy Month! Celebrate the amazing work of pediatric OTs with this... 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[Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/teaching-babies-to-roll-from-belly-to-back-sleep-solutions-during-motor-milestones) [![](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Screenshot-2025-03-07-at-2.42.15%E2%80%AFPM.png?width=365&name=Screenshot-2025-03-07-at-2.42.15%E2%80%AFPM.png) kids](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-whats-really-causing-your-childs-in-toeing) ## [Why You Need to Know What’s Really Causing Your Child’s In-Toeing](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-whats-really-causing-your-childs-in-toeing) If you’ve noticed your child walking with their feet turning inward (what doctors call “in-toeing”... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-whats-really-causing-your-childs-in-toeing) [![](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/IMG_5118-scaled.jpeg?width=365&name=IMG_5118-scaled.jpeg) Coordination](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/fun-ways-to-build-lateral-stability-in-kids-with-movement-challenges) ## [Fun Ways to Build Lateral Stability in Kids with Movement Challenges](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/fun-ways-to-build-lateral-stability-in-kids-with-movement-challenges) Let’s talk about one of those skills that doesn’t always get the spotlight but is super important:... 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[Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/toe-walking-resource-round-up) [![](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Tip-Toes.jpg?width=365&name=Tip-Toes.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/toe-walking-weak-calves-not-strong-ones-debunking-a-common-myth) ## [Toe Walking: Weak Calves, Not Strong Ones – Debunking a Common Myth](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/toe-walking-weak-calves-not-strong-ones-debunking-a-common-myth) Many people observe individuals who habitually walk on their toes and assume this indicates... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/toe-walking-weak-calves-not-strong-ones-debunking-a-common-myth) [![](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Early-standing.jpg?width=365&name=Early-standing.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/the-truth-about-early-standing-why-your-babys-rush-to-stand-might-not-be-what-you-think) ## [The Truth About Early Standing: Why Your Baby’s Rush to Stand Might Not Be What You Think](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/the-truth-about-early-standing-why-your-babys-rush-to-stand-might-not-be-what-you-think) As parents, we often get excited when our babies show an early interest in standing. It’s commonly... 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[Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/task-breakdown-for-motor-learning) [![Emotional Regulation](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hugging-768x1024.jpg?width=365&name=hugging-768x1024.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/emotional-regulation) ## [Emotional Regulation](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/emotional-regulation) Emotional regulation refers to how we respond and control our big emotions. Emotional regulation... [Read Post Click to view blog post](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/emotional-regulation) [![Bilateral Coordination](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bilateral-Coord-Squeeze.jpg?width=365&name=Bilateral-Coord-Squeeze.jpg)](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/bilateral-coordination) ## [Bilateral Coordination](https://www.starfishtherapies.com/blog/2025/02/bilateral-coordination) Bilateral coordination refers to the ability to use both hands (or both legs) together to... 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