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In this weeks episode of The Playful Psychologist, I am joined by Alana Gardini. 

Alana is a mum of two little boys and an Australian paediatric physiotherapist with over 14 years experience. Alana currently works on the Gold Coast at a clinic called All About Physio in Nerang. Alana has also written an amazing book which covers gross motor milestones in infants and young children. 

This episode will explore the following questions:

1. What are gross motor skills? 
2. How do difficulties with gross motor skills impact other areas of functioning, such as speech and language development and emotional regulation skills? 
3. Can parents do things at home to help their children or do you think they should always go see a professional?
4. Do you think we need to track skill development and when should parents seek professional help?
5. Sometimes I think parents try to do the opposite and push skills before a child is developmentally ready for them, are there any consequences to this when it comes to motor development?

To learn more about Alana and her work, you can follow her on Instagram via @my.strong.little.body or check out her website https://www.mystronglittlebody.com.au

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