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06/04/2026

POV: I drop a new podcast episode

And suddenly every mum is like…
“wait… THIS could be the answer” 🏃‍♀️

Not because something’s wrong.

But because no one’s ever shown you how to actually see development.

Welcome to the rabbit hole of baby development 🐣

🎧 New episode’s live on
Spotify
Apple podcasts
You Tube

03/04/2026

You watch this and think…
“Is that it?”

No big cracks.
No dramatic moment.
Just a baby… being gently assessed and adjusted.

But here’s the part most parents don’t realise yet,
This isn’t about the moment.
It’s about the message the nervous system receives.

Because under 6 months, everything is being wired.
Movement. Reflexes. Regulation.
Their entire sense of safety in their body.

So when we assess and adjust properly, specifically—
we’re not “fixing” a baby.
We’re reducing interference so their body can actually do what it’s already trying to do.

Better movement.
Better settling.
Better development over time.

Quiet work.
But incredibly powerful.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in a baby consult — this is it.

And it matters more than you think.

DM me “DECODER” if you want to understand what your baby’s nervous system is telling you 👌

02/04/2026

You’re watching your baby…
waiting for the next milestone.

And something feels off.

Not wrong.
Just… not flowing.

Here’s the part no one explains:

Development doesn’t happen in a stressed nervous system.

If the Moro reflex is still active, your baby is living in a constant state of “something’s not safe.”

So instead of exploring, reaching, rolling…
they’re protecting.

That’s not delay.
That’s strategy.

And once you see it this way, you stop asking “what’s wrong?” and start asking “what does their nervous system need?”

That’s where things change.

DM me “DECODER” if you want help understanding your baby’s patterns.
And follow for more “decoding” of all things baby development through a nervous system lens.

01/04/2026

That sudden startle, arms flinging, crying out of nowhere?
That’s the Moro reflex.

It’s your baby’s early warning system —
how their nervous system processes the world before they can think about it.

So when it looks like an overreaction…
it’s because it feels big to them.

Not a problem. Not a personality trait.
Just information.

And if it hangs around longer than it should,
you’ll often see it show up as poor sleep, sensitivity, or difficulty settling.

You didn’t miss anything.
You just haven’t been shown what this means yet.

DM me DECODE if you want help decoding what your baby’s nervous system is telling you.

And make sure you’re following for tips on all things baby development.

29/03/2026

That little “superman” moment?
It’s not just cute.

It’s your baby’s nervous system learning how to work with gravity, not against it.

Head lifts. Arms and legs activate.
Front and back of the body start coordinating.

Not for strength…
For control.

Because before crawling or sitting ever happens —
this foundation has to be there first.

And here’s the part most people miss 👇
It’s not about when this shows up…
It’s about how.

Smooth?
Symmetrical?
Effortless?

That tells you far more than any milestone chart ever will.

If you’ve caught yourself wondering, “Is this normal?”
Try this instead: ask yourself -
“What is my baby’s nervous system doing right now?”

DM me “DECODE” if you want help reading the signs.

27/03/2026

Most parents think I’m looking for “milestones.”
I’m not.

I’m looking for patterns.

Because your baby’s nervous system doesn’t develop on a checklist… it develops through quality, sequence, and symmetry.

So when I assess a baby, I’m always coming back to three things:

1. Symmetry
Are both sides of the body doing the same job?
Movements, reflexes, posture — I want balance, not compensation.

2. Movement patterns & reflexes
Not just what your baby is doing… but how they’re doing it.
This tells me what’s driving their development underneath the surface.

3. Segmental spinal function
Because the spine isn’t just structure — it’s how the nervous system communicates with the body.
If that communication is off, development will adapt around it.

Here’s the part most parents haven’t been told yet:

It’s not about whether your baby is “on time.”
It’s about what their nervous system is organising along the way.

And no — you didn’t miss this.
You just haven’t been shown what to look for.

If you want help understanding your baby’s patterns, DM me “DECODE” and I’ll point you in the right direction.

22/03/2026

“Is this normal?” feels like the safest question you can ask…

…but it’s also the one that tells you the least.

Because development isn’t a yes/no box.
It’s a pattern.

Two kids can look completely different — and both be called “normal”… while one is compensating.

The better question?
“What is happening… and why?”

That’s where clarity lives.
That’s where you actually understand your child’s nervous system — not just compare it.

You didn’t miss this.
No one ever taught you to look deeper.

If you want to know more about the ideal development of your baby, follow along.

If & when you’re ready to see what’s actually going on, DM me “DECODE” and I’ll send you my Baby Milestone Decoder.

18/03/2026

I know what you’re thinking…
“They’ll grow out of it.”

And sometimes they do.
But sometimes… they grow around it.

Because this crawl?
It’s telling you something.

Crawling isn’t just about getting from A to B.
It’s one of the first big expressions of how your baby’s nervous system is organising movement.

When it’s asymmetrical, it’s not “wrong”…
It’s information.

Information about balance, coordination, and how well the left and right sides are working together.

No panic. No labels.
Just a chance to understand what’s being shown — early.

Because quality of movement shapes everything that comes next.

If you’ve noticed something similar and you’re not sure what it means, DM me “DECODE” — I’ll help you make sense of it.
And for more - make sure to follow.

17/03/2026

What if nothing has gone wrong…
and your child’s body is just communicating?

Retained primitive reflexes aren’t something to “fix.”
They’re a window into how the nervous system is organising movement.

When the system is ready, reflexes integrate.
When it’s not, they stay active for a reason.

So instead of chasing the reflex…
we support the system behind it.

That’s where real change happens.

If this just shifted how you see your child’s development — follow along for more!

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.

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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