Posts by An-Katrien Broos
Dummy Weaning. Gentle Support for Little Companions
For many babies and toddlers, the dummy is far more than a soother. It is a little friend, a tool for self-regulation. And that is precisely why weaning from it is sometimes not so straightforward..
Read MoreWhen the bucket overflows, regulation difficulties
You might know this feeling: a day that was perfectly normal. Not too much, not too loud, nothing particularly exciting. And yet it ends with a child who simply can’t settle. Who cries, screams, writhes and you no longer know what else to do. That’s not bad parenting. That’s a full bucket.
Read MoreUnderstanding stress, when the body stays stuck in alarm mode
Stress is part of life. It helps us meet challenges, make decisions, and perform well when it matters most. But not all stress is the same. While some situations energize us, others can place a long-term burden on our body and nervous system.
Read MoreTongtie
During embryonic development, this tissue typically regresses. When it remains present, it may restrict tongue mobility and interfere with several important functions. As the tongue plays a crucial role in feeding, swallowing, breathing, speech, and craniofacial development, the effects of a restricted tongue can extend well beyond the mouth and influence overall function and development.
Read MoreThe Diaphragm, the Centre of Breathing, Posture and Vitality
«Breathing is the first and last thing we do in life. It is our constant companion on our journey.» The diaphragm is a broad, dome-shaped muscle that forms a decisive boundary between the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It not only plays a central role in the process of breathing, but is also of fundamental importance for body mechanics, digestion and even emotional wellbeing.
Read MoreWhat the Reflex Zones of Your Teeth Reveal About Your Body
From day 44 after fertilisation, the first tooth buds emerge. Not at some random point, but in parallel with the development of your organ systems. Heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and simultaneously, in the same biological rhythm, the foundation for every single tooth in your mouth.
Read MoreBedwetting
Children with sleep disorders often sleep restlessly and have a raised arousal threshold. This means: they do not wake up in time when the bladder is full, despite restless sleep, the conscious wake-up signal is simply absent.
Read MoreThe Moment My Training Came Full Circle
There are moments that change everything. For me, it was a specialist article. On holiday, officially switching off. I was sitting in the sun, my book lying unread beside me and then this article about Dentosophie fell into my hands. Within minutes, it was clear: this is the missing piece. Not only for my patients. For myself too.
Read MoreOne Small Misalignment. A Whole Body Out of Balance.
You have headaches, but the neurologist finds nothing. Your neck is chronically tense, even though you go for regular massages. Your teeth are becoming more sensitive, even though you take good care of them. And one day, someone says: «Have you ever looked at your jaw?»
Read MoreFlat Head Syndrome
The shape of the skull is not merely a cosmetic concern. The skull is the housing for the brain, the meninges and the craniosacral system. That delicate network of fluid and membranes that extends from the skull all the way to the tailbone. When bones are under constant pressure or form asymmetrically, this can influence the mobility of the entire system.
Read More