Unfortunately, we do love...
Following a recent trend on social media, we thought it would be interesting to see what our therapists loved that may seem uncharacteristic for what our role is as a healthcare provider or just little silver linings of the work we do.
Rooted Motherhood: Unfortunately, we do love…
Tiny hands seeking you out: on your face wrapped around your legs… clingy in the best way.
Answering the impossible questions like “why do shadows follow us?”
Wearing your child as an accessory — in a carrier, on your hip, your back, or attached to your leg like a barnacle
Not waking up before the kids - productivity and rest are equally important.
Telling little white lies to persevere our sanity like: Claiming that the park is “Closed today” or stating the ice cream is “too spicy” …because sometimes we need the excuse.
Being the family calendar, finder of all lost things, and emotional sponge
Wild Childhood: Unfortunately, we do love…
Tiny furniture that wrecks my adult spine …Because therapy chairs shouldn’t be toddler-sized torture devices.
Side sitting on the floor for half the session …My knees are crunchy but the kid is cruising!
Playing the same game 87 times in a row …Because repetition is key (and also, I will let them win).
Animal walks... on tile floors…Because nothing says “functional strength” like slipping during a bear crawl.
Blowing bubbles for core activation …Even though I’m the one getting lightheaded.
Making the swing “go higher!”…While my inner ear screams, “That’s enough vestibular input, thanks.”
Convincing a toddler to squat with sticker bribes …Yes, I have many different sticker books.
Cleaning boogers and drool off therapy toys …Because gross motor sometimes means just plain gross.
Making 20 different obstacles courses …But at least I made a walking path out of cushions and foam blocks.
Pelvic Health: Unfortunately, we do love…
Coffee first thing in the morning …Even though it sends the bladder into overdrive.
A good belly laugh …Even if it risks a tiny leak now and then.
Tight leggings or high waisted pants…Despite knowing my pelvic floor prefers breathable support, not a tourniquet.
Sitting cross-legged for hours …While preaching “hip mobility and posture” to my patients.
Chugging water before bed …Hydration is life. Sleep is optional?
That one intense spin class …Yes, I know prolonged saddle pressure isn’t ideal. No, I’m not quitting.
Releasing your pelvic floor during red lights…Because it’s the pelvic PT version of multitasking and you’ll often hear people prescirbe kegeling at red lights. If your pelvic floor is too tense, relaxing is more important that strengthening.
Saying ‘relax your pelvic floor’ 50x a day …While forgetting to do it myself.
It’s a common misconception — that those of us who work with kids or moms must think we have all the answers. The truth is far from it. Working with children isn’t about having it all figured out; it’s about showing up with patience, humility, and a willingness to learn — every single day.
We don’t claim to know more than mothers, parents, caregivers, or other adults in a child’s life. In fact, we know that our perspective is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. What we bring to the table is experience working with many different kids, each with their own personalities, challenges, and strengths. That experience teaches us how much we don’t know — and how important it is to listen, to adapt, and to collaborate.
When we share ideas or offer support, it’s never coming from a place of superiority — it’s coming from a place of care. We’re here because we believe in the potential of every child, and because we’ve seen firsthand how small shifts in understanding or approach can make a big difference. But we also know that every mother, every family, every child, and every situation is different — and we approach that with deep respect.
Working with kids and moms means being a student just as much as a teacher. It means recognizing that learning never ends — and that sometimes, the best thing we can do is create space for others to be heard, seen, and understood.
