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Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp 2025: A Pediatric Therapist’s Checklist for Parents
As summer camp season approaches in Burnaby, BC, parents of children with unique developmental needs face the challenge of ensuring a smooth and positive transition for their kids. At KidStart Pediatric Therapy, we understand that preparation is key to maximizing your child’s camp experience. Our expert pediatric therapists have compiled

Innovations in Emotional Regulation Therapy for Children: Addressing Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation in children presents a significant challenge in pediatric therapy, often manifesting as difficulty managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and impaired social functioning. At Kidstart Pediatric Therapy, located in Burnaby, BC, we leverage cutting-edge advancements in emotional regulation therapy to provide children with tailored interventions that foster resilience and adaptive

Tracking Pediatric Motor Milestones: How to Recognize Developmental Progress and When to Seek Help
Pediatric motor milestones represent critical markers in a child’s neurodevelopmental trajectory, reflecting the maturation of gross and fine motor skills essential for daily functioning and cognitive growth. For parents and caregivers in Burnaby, BC, understanding these milestones and recognizing deviations early can profoundly impact a child’s developmental outcomes. At Kidstart

Breaking the Cycle: How Parent Coaching Helps You Overcome “Default” Parenting Patterns
Parenting is often shaped by unconscious habits and inherited behaviors passed down through generations. These “default” parenting patterns can limit a parent’s ability to respond effectively to their child’s unique developmental needs. At Kidstart Pediatric Therapy, based in Burnaby, BC, we recognize that parent coaching for child development is a

Expert-Recommended Gross Motor Skills Activities for Children to Enhance Strength and Coordination
Gross motor skills are foundational to a child’s overall development, impacting everything from physical health to cognitive and social-emotional growth. At Kidstart Pediatric Therapy, based in Burnaby, BC, we specialize in evidence-based interventions that enhance gross motor skills through targeted activities. Gross Motor Skills Activities and Their Importance Gross motor

Why Vancouver Speech Pathologists Are Critical for Children with Autism and Developmental Delays
In the evolving landscape of pediatric therapy, Vancouver speech pathologists play an indispensable role in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delays. Their expertise not only addresses communication challenges but also fosters cognitive, social, and emotional growth, which are vital for these children’s overall development and quality