Welcome to Jessica Marc (Boston U, OTD student & Early Markers Capstone)
As a doctoral student in Occupational Therapy at Boston University, I’ve always been passionate about pediatric care and development. Through my work in diverse pediatric settings—both within healthcare systems and in community spaces, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges families face in accessing clear, equitable, and developmentally appropriate resources for their children. One area that stood out to me repeatedly is prone play, otherwise known as “tummy time.” Although widely recommended by pediatricians and therapists, many families don’t receive the education or support they need to implement it effectively at home. This gap sparked a question for me: What’s preventing families from feeling confident about such a fundamental practice? Listening to Parents, Learning from Reddit To better understand parent perspectives, I turned to a platform where many caregivers go to seek advice, Reddit. In forums like r/Parenting and r/BabyBumps, I read hundred...
