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Step by Step: How the Stepping Reflex Lays the Foundation for Walking
In this blog, we’ll look at the Stepping Reflex, including what it is, how it helps your baby practice early walking movements, and what it may mean if the reflex remains active beyond infancy.
kaylieestrada2405
Sep 233 min read
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Side to Side: How the Spinal Galant Reflex Shapes Movement and Coordination
In this blog, we’ll look at the Spinal Galant Reflex, what it is, how it supports your baby’s posture and early movement, and what it may mean if the reflex lingers beyond infancy.
kaylieestrada2405
Sep 164 min read
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From Head to Toe: How the Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex Brings Upper & Lower Body Together
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the Symmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR), what it does, how it supports your baby’s crawling and posture, and what it means if it lingers beyond the first year.
kaylieestrada2405
Sep 164 min read
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Early Steps: How the Plantar Reflex Prepares Babies for Walking
In this blog, we’ll explore the Plantar Reflex, what it looks like, how it supports your baby’s balance and early mobility, and what it means if the reflex lingers beyond the first year.
kaylieestrada2405
Sep 163 min read
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Holding On: How the Palmer Grasp Reflex Prepares Babies for using their Hands
In this blog, we’ll look at the Palmer Grasp Reflex, what it is, how it helps your baby begin using their hands, and what it means if the reflex lingers past infancy.
kaylieestrada2405
Sep 93 min read
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Balancing Act: How the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex Shapes Balance, Posture, and More
In this blog, we’ll explore the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), what it looks like, how it helps your baby build balance and posture, and what it means if the reflex doesn’t fade on time.
kaylieestrada2405
Sep 94 min read
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Right on Cue: How the Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex Gets Both Sides Working Together
In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR) including what it is, why it matters, and what to do if it persists longer than it should.
kaylieestrada2405
Sep 94 min read
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You Startled Me! The Moro Reflex in Action
The Moro Reflex is also known as the "startle reflex". It plays a vital role in prompting babies to take their first breath.

Annamarie von Firley
Jul 19, 20224 min read
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Living in Fear: How a Retained Fear Paralysis Reflex can lead to a Lifetime of Anxiety
The Fear Paralysis is the first step to learn to cope with stress, develop the ability to feel safe, and begin to explore the world.

Annamarie von Firley
Jul 1, 20224 min read
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Go with the Flow: How the Babkin Reflex helps your Baby fill their Belly
The Babkin Reflex helps to stimulate the flow of breast milk while nursing. [1] What are primitive reflexes? A reflex is an automatic...

Annamarie von Firley
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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Your Baby Sucks... & that is a Good Thing
Find out about the Sucking Reflex, how to test for it, the issues associated with an active reflex, and what you can do about it.

Annamarie von Firley
Jun 29, 20223 min read
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Get to the Root of the Problem:
Find out about how a retained Rooting Reflex can have life long consequences and what you can do about it.

Annamarie von Firley
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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