by Joyeberhardt | Jun 27, 2024 | ADHD, Child Development, Hypermobility
I found out that I was hypermobile before I found out I was neurodiverse. I was working in primary care at the time and had been dealing with horrible, debilitating shoulder pain for years. Finally, I went in to see a physical therapist, who told me that my...
by Joyeberhardt | Mar 21, 2024 | Child Development, Parenting
My child started kindergarten. I didn’t know if they could draw a circle much less a picture of a face. They moved quickly and dance-painted with their feet. We’d roll out butcher paper and fill the void with tempura paint wonder. Often the mural turned into a slip...
by Orchid Pediatrics | Mar 14, 2024 | Child Development, Screen Time
Before I had children, I would have sworn up and down that MY children would NEVER be glued to a screen. My pre-parenthood vision was that my children would be too busy enjoying arts and crafts projects, performing backyard “science experiments,” playing sports, and...
by Orchid Pediatrics | Feb 29, 2024 | Child Development, Sensory Awareness
At some point, every child will throw a tantrum. Every child will react adversely to a certain smell, flavor, or texture. Every child will struggle with a major change or life transition. But, that doesn’t mean every child has a sensory processing disorder. Sensory...
by Orchid Pediatrics | Nov 2, 2023 | Behavior Challenges, Child Development, Sleep
In the world of pediatrics, a subject that frequently comes up is the quality of a child’s sleep. Sleep is a fundamental aspect of a child’s overall well-being and is intrinsically linked to their developmental health. In this blog, we’ll delve into...
