Long time ago, babies were born into their mothers’ welcoming arms. The babies could not walk or talk, so the mothers carried them around and responded to their needs as they arose. The babies thrived and gradually grew to increasing physical and emotional independence. They received touch, were rocked by the mothers’ movements and were […]
Retained Primitive Reflexes
What are primitive reflexes? Movement stimulates brain connections. Neonatal reflexes are present in the womb and the early stages of life and occur in a specific sequence to wire the brain for optimal sensory and motor function. These primitive responses originate in the brain stem and cause automatic, repetitive movements. Babies were designed to do reflex […]
Play outside, kids
Children learn through play. It tickles their imagination. In fun ways they learn to be creative, to grasp new concepts and to solve problems. Outdoor play is especially important. Movements are bigger and bolder outside. Developmentally, children have to master the big movements before they can master the finer skills of drawing and writing. In […]
Understanding proprioception
Proprioception provides a body map for navigation. The proprioceptive system is one of the body’s sensory feedback systems. Together with the five senses of touch, smell, taste, hearing and vision, as well as the vestibular system, proprioception processes information from the body in its environment. It creates a body map and determines how much effort […]