Halloween is more than costumes and candy—it’s a celebration of imagination, movement, and community. From boosting creativity and confidence to encouraging outdoor play and balance, Halloween offers joyful opportunities to support children’s health and wellness in every sense.

For decades, acetaminophen (Tylenol®) has been the most common pain and fever relief recommended for expectant mothers. Recent studies suggest possible links between prenatal Tylenol use and neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and ADHD. From a functional medicine perspective, the key mechanism involves acetaminophen’s depletion of glutathione, the body’s master antioxidant. This blog explores safe alternatives, natural pain relief options, and how to make informed, guilt-free choices for both mom and baby.

Dr. Jenny sits down with Morgan Yonge from On A Mission to talk about community leaders who are out to make a positive impact in the area!

Every child experiences big feelings, but emotional regulation is a learned skill. Through parent regulation, co-regulation, and practicing calming strategies, children develop the tools to manage emotions effectively. When challenges persist, pediatric occupational therapy can uncover underlying causes and provide individualized support.

At All Together Wellness, we provide play-based pediatric therapy—physical, occupational, and speech—to help children build skills and reach milestones. Step Up for Students scholarships can help cover costs.

Tongue ties, lip ties, and buccal ties—collectively known as tethered oral tissues—can impact feeding, speech, sleep, and overall oral function. Signs may include difficulty latching, poor weight gain, picky eating, speech delays, or mouth breathing. A functional assessment by a trained provider is essential, and treatment may involve therapy, team-based care, and in some cases, release. With early intervention and support, children can thrive in feeding, speech, and growth

Is your child’s sensory progress stuck despite tools like weighted blankets or headphones? The reason may be retained primitive reflexes—early patterns that can disrupt sensory processing, regulation, and development. This blog shares how addressing these reflexes can restore balance and help your child feel calmer and more confident.

Speech therapy goes far beyond practicing sounds—it supports speech clarity, language, social communication, stuttering, voice, feeding and swallowing, cognitive-communication, and AAC. Whether a child is late to talk, struggling with social skills, or an adult is recovering from injury, SLPs help individuals communicate, connect, and thrive.

As summer begins, families can balance screen time with sensory-rich activities like outdoor play, arts and crafts, and nature walks. Limiting devices while encouraging hands-on experiences supports children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Feeding therapy, what is it and how can help my child?

Crawling is a vital milestone that builds strength, coordination, sensory development, and brain growth. Even if your baby struggles or skips this step, pediatric therapy can help support these important skills.

Celebrate your child's journey by tracking key developmental milestones! These markers help monitor growth, detect delays early, and strengthen parent-child bonds. Every step counts—embrace the small wins that lead to big achievements!

Staying active is essential for children's growth, not just physically but mentally and emotionally too. Encouraging kids to try different activities helps them discover their interests, build confidence, and develop healthy habits. The key is to introduce variety—helping children find activities they truly love sets the foundation for lifelong fitness and well-being. Read what Dr. Karli Taulbee recommends for children to stay happy and healthy this Spring!