322: Is Your Child Really Behind? Busting Myths About Developmental Milestones with Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman

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Worried your kid isn’t ticking all those milestone boxes on time? Before you start spiraling into Google doom, let’s set the record straight: your child isn’t “behind”—they’re just on their own fabulous, unique timeline.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Heisey (PT, DPT) and Dr. Matt Otteman (DC), Co-Owners of KinActive Kids and Pediatric Development experts as we start busting myths about developmental milestones and helping you ditch the stress for some real, expert-backed guidance.

We’ll break down the difference between actual red flags and normal milestone quirks (yes, Grandma’s “advice” can go on mute now). Learn how purposeful play can be your secret weapon, why trusting your gut is pure parenting gold, and how COVID might’ve messed with milestones—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with fixes that work.

If you’ve been stressing about how to support child development milestones or comparing your kid to others, this episode is your permission slip to chill. Grab a coffee, hit play, and let’s make parenting a little less overwhelming and a whole lot more fun.

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