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Dr. Suzi Tortora

Ed.D., BC-DMT, LCAT, LMHC, CMA, NCC

Dr. Renee Ortega

PhD BC-DMT LCAT COTA/L

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Most parents already watch their children closely, but knowing what to look for is what turns everyday observation into points of connection.

The challenge for many parents is that these cues can be small, fast, and easy to miss, especially when lif

You don’t need to wait for a baby to talk in order to connect with them. In fact, some of the most important communication happens before their first word ever forms.

One of the core things I support caregivers and professionals in learning is

Big emotions in children often show up as big behavior—yelling, kicking, refusal to listen, slamming doors. It can feel loud, disruptive, and confusing, especially when it seems to come out of nowhere.

But in Dance/Movement Therapy, we underst

Most kids don’t learn to calm down just by being told to.

That’s because when a child is having big feelings, their brain and body are working hard to manage what’s happening inside.

During these moments, they may not be able to

From infancy onward, kids use movement to express needs, preferences, overwhelm, joy, and connection.

Whether it’s the bounce of excitement when they see you or the way they turn away when they’ve had enough — movement is language

Most of us are taught to pay attention to what children say. But what if the most important things aren’t spoken at all?

A child’s body is always communicating. The way they walk into a room, the places they return to when upset, even ho

When your child has big feelings, it’s tempting to jump straight into explanations, consequences, or even comforting words. But often, what they need first is movement.

That’s because emotional regulation begins in the body.

It’s

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The offices of Dancing Dialogue LCAT LMHC PLLC are located on the ancestral and unceded territories of the Lenape and Wappingers People, who have stewarded these lands for generations.

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