The Four Rs

I'll start off by saying I did not invent the 4 Rs. The 4 Rs came from the summer camp my children (and I) attended for many years. Every child learns the 4 Rs and is expected to live by them at camp ... and everywhere else. Its actually a great way to live and a great business model so I adapted it because I also work with children.

one... SHOW RESPECT... The concierge model for healthcare can be challenging for people to understand and utilize but it does work in many areas. It shows respect for you as a parent and believes that you know what's best for your child. It doesn't ascribe to "wait and see" which dismisses your concerns about your child. It allows healthcare workers to work around the clinic model of 9-5 and respects your time as a busy parent (working in or out of the home). I am also very respectful of your commitment to pay out of pocket for needed services and work hard to get results quickly.

two... REACHING OUT... The concierge model enables the parent to reach out for services even when your pediatrician does not feel you need it. As a concierge therapist you always have the ability to reach out to me directly by text or email and will get a quick response. I love being able to be accessible to families and to have them feel close enough to me to send me a photo or video any time, ask a quick question, or change therapy visit times last minute.

three... RESPONSIBILITY... In return for my respect I ask you as a parent to take responsibility for learning from me and continuing the therapy process while I am not in your home. Consistency and repetition help children learn and its your responsibility to keep up the good work during the week.

four... taking REASONABLE RISKS... Every time your child learns a new skill they've taken a risk. Risk of falling, risk of failing, risk of growing and learning. We as humans learn from trial and error. Very few of us pick up a new skill in its perfected state on the first try. We need to step outside of our comfort zones to learn and often that's hard and scary. Infants and toddlers react to this with crying and often that makes parents want to stop pushing them. Letting your child experience the frustration of learning helps them adjust better each time they do it. Be proud of your little one for fighting through tough times and coming out the other side.

If you feel your child has a gross motor delay feel free to contact me to discuss my services. Sometimes you just need an "R or two" to get going. I can be reached through my website or by cell or email at any time.