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15/03/2026

“They’ll grow out of it.”

One of the most common phrases in child development… and one of the most misunderstood.

Here’s the truth: most things don’t just disappear with time. Reflexes, movement patterns, posture — they integrate.

When integration is smooth, milestones appear naturally. When it isn’t, kids compensate. It might look like they “grew out of it,” but often, it’s just clever workarounds.

Understanding this changes everything about how we see development.

Curious how reflexes quietly shape milestones and posture? Make sure to FOLLOW.

Want to dive even deeper - listen to DECODED: The First Year on your favourite podcast app.

13/03/2026

As an advanced paediatric chiropractor dad… if my child showed this posture, here’s what I’d actually do.

First — I wouldn’t panic.
It’s one posture… on the internet… in isolation.

Then I’d ask three simple questions:

• Do they do it on both sides?
• Are they comfortable in the posture?
• Can they move in and out of it themselves?

Those answers tell you a lot.

Then I’d zoom out and look at the bigger developmental picture:

Birth story.
Movement patterns.
Primitive reflex integration.
Milestones.

Because often a posture like this reflects tension in a baby’s nervous system — often linked to how the spine and nervous system are working together.

And when that’s the case… it never shows up in just one posture.

You see it in the patterns.

If you want to learn how to spot these clues in your child’s development, DM me DECODE and I’ll send you the Baby Milestone Decoder.

10/03/2026

Milestones tell you what happened.
Primitive reflexes explain how it happened.

Two babies can reach the same milestone…
but get there in very different ways.

When primitive reflexes integrate smoothly, movement flows and development unfolds naturally.

When those reflexes keep driving posture and movement longer than they should… babies get the milestone, but often through compensation.

And milestones alone won’t show you that.

That’s why understanding the movement behind the milestone changes everything.

If this is new to you, you didn’t miss anything.
No one ever explained this part.
Follow to find out more.

07/03/2026

That’s not just “good tummy time.”
That’s an organised nervous system at work.

Head lifted.
Arms under shoulders.
Weight shared through the chest.
Eyes engaged with the world.

To most people it just looks like a baby on their tummy.

But what you’re actually seeing is primitive reflexes organising movement, the spine doing its job, and the nervous system coordinating the whole thing.

And that’s what drives development.

Not forcing milestones.
Not rushing the timeline.

Quality of movement first. Everything else builds on that.

If you want to understand what to look for in your baby’s movement, make sure to follow.

And for even more detail, check out the podcast - Decoded: The First Year
https://open.spotify.com/show/7rYH9h3FyZewx3uqJctIqG?si=N7Of-5H9QIGpelAj-7Jl1w

06/03/2026

When someone says your child has “retained primitive reflexes”… what the f@&$ does that actually mean?

First — it doesn’t mean something is wrong with your child.

Primitive reflexes are automatic movement patterns babies are born with. They help organise the nervous system and build the foundation for development.

They’re not meant to just disappear.
They’re meant to integrate — meaning the brain takes over and movement becomes more controlled.

So when a reflex is “retained”, it usually means the nervous system is still relying on an early movement pattern instead of a more mature one.

And that’s often a movement story, not a diagnosis.

If you want to understand your child’s development beyond milestone charts, follow along here. I talk about this a lot. 🧠👶

04/03/2026

Here’s the part most mums are never told…

Before your baby “chooses” to roll, crawl or sit — their nervous system is practising through reflexes.

Those little automatic movements?
They’re not random.
They’re rehearsal.

Primitive reflexes are the brain’s first movement patterns. They lay the wiring. They build the pathways. They create the foundation that milestones later sit on.

So if something looks clumsy, stiff, one-sided or skipped — it’s not about panic.

It’s about asking:
How is their nervous system organising movement?

Quality > speed.
Integration > ticking boxes.
Connection > comparison.

You didn’t miss anything.
You just weren’t taught to look underneath the milestone chart.

If you want to understand what your baby’s movements are really telling you, keep following and DM any questions.

02/03/2026

Development isn’t about age.
It’s about nervous system organisation.

And the nervous system is built through movement quality.

Not how early.
Not how often.
How well.

When movement is symmetrical, controlled and adaptable, the brain gets clear input.
Clear input builds better development.

If movement is restricted — especially through the spine — the nervous system adapts around that.

That’s why chiropractic focuses on restoring spinal movement.
Because the spine protects and feeds the nervous system.

Better motion → better input → better organisation.

No panic.
Just quality over timelines.

Make sure find “Decoded: The First Year” on Spotify to hear exactly how movement, the nervous system and development are all linked.

https://open.spotify.com/show/7rYH9h3FyZewx3uqJctIqG?si=ZjJjYvBrTraa7MHnle-ejw

27/02/2026

Primitive reflexes — problem… or sign?

Here’s the thing I wish someone told you sooner.

Primitive reflexes aren’t “bad.”
They’re not a diagnosis.
They’re not a red flag by default.

They’re signs.

Signs of how your baby’s nervous system is organising itself. Signs of what’s active. Signs of what still needs support.

When we label them as the problem, we miss the point.
The reflex isn’t the enemy — it’s information.

And information is empowering… when you actually understand it.

Follow if you want to know what your baby’s reflexes are really telling you (without the panic).

25/02/2026

They’re not being dramatic.
And you’re not doing it wrong.

Tummy time is effort - from both of you!!

It asks for neck function, shoulder engagement & stability, breath control, and a nervous system that feels safe enough to push up against gravity.
That’s a big neurological workout for a tiny human who’s only just landed earthside.

If they protest, it’s information — not a personality trait.

The goal isn’t longer.
It’s better.

Short. Supported. Regulated.
Quality over stopwatch timing. Always.

You haven’t missed anything. No one explained that tummy time isn’t about tolerance… it’s about organisation.

Follow for more “DECODING” of all things baby development.

02/01/2026

This podcast was never meant to be “content.”

It’s a framework.

It’s about taking mums from
👉 “Is something wrong?”
to
👉 “I understand what I’m seeing.”
to
👉 “I trust myself now.”

Three phases. Twelve topics.

Built slowly, on purpose.
No urgency.
No milestone panic.
No comparing your baby to someone else’s highlight reel.
Just nervous systems, development, and context — explained the way it should’ve been from the start.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why has no one explained it like this before?”
This is for you.

Save this. Follow this. Share this.

29/10/2025

You don’t need another milestone chart.
You NEED a better lens!
Because your baby rolling early, hating tummy time or slipping crawling isn’t just a phase - it’s their nervous system talking!!

This episode breaks it all down:
🎧 What milestone delay actually means….
🎯 The 10 signs I see every week in clinic….
🧠 Why this stuff matters way more than the milestone “timing”…

As a result, I walk through the “Baby Milestone Decoder” - free respurce that helps parents notice what most people miss (and all without any spiralling)

Send a DM with 🪜 for your copy of the Baby Milestone Decoder.
Even better - listen to Decoded: The First Year, episode 14 with the link above

01/10/2025

📣 PSA for tired/exhausted/burnt out/overwhelmed MUMs, curious & supportive DADs and/or anyone Googling “is this normal for my child?” at 2.00AM….

🎙️Decoded: The First Year is officially live and available wherever you get your podcasts.

It’s where Dr SCL will unpack the real story behind baby milestones, mum burnout, nervous system choas and everything in between….
All with no fear mongering, no fluff and no “one-size-fits-all advice.

🎧 Listen on:
Spotify
Apple
You Tube

Or yell “Hey Siri, play Decoded: The First Year” (that works too 🤣)

💬 Have a listen, then message me your favourite episode or let me@know what you would like me to “DECODE”!!

Address

110 Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn
Perth, WA
6016

Opening Hours

Tuesday	7:30am - 12pm
	2:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday	2:30pm - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 12pm
	2:30pm - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 12pm
Saturday	7am - 10:30am

Telephone

+61894449466

Website

http://www.mhcc.com.au/

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