Body in Focus

This article explains positional plagiocephaly, or flattened head shape, including how it develops, why the first months of life are a critical window for change, and factors that increase risk. It outlines practical prevention and repositioning strategies for parents, clarifies when assessment is recommended, and discusses evidence-informed approaches to care. The article also highlights key signs that require referral to other healthcare providers, supporting timely and appropriate decision-making.

This article explores research linking spinal function with brain development, motor control, and coordination in children. Drawing on neuroscience and developmental studies, it explains how spinal dysfunction may influence posture, movement patterns, and sensory processing during key stages of growth. It also outlines common signs parents may notice, modern challenges affecting spinal health, and what to expect from a gentle paediatric spinal assessment, supporting informed and balanced decision-making.

This article explores primitive reflexes and their role in early brain, sensory, and motor development. It explains how these automatic reflexes support early movement and why they should naturally integrate as a child’s nervous system matures. The article outlines signs that reflex integration may be delayed, how movement and sensory experiences support healthy development, and when professional assessment may be helpful.

This article explains why daily tummy time plays a critical role in early motor, neurological, and brain development. It outlines how short, frequent tummy time sessions support strength, reflex integration, posture, and movement patterns that underpin milestones such as rolling, crawling, and coordination. The article also explores longer-term links between early movement, learning, and attention, while offering practical guidance to help parents build positive tummy time habits from day one.