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Feeling Stressed at Work? Try These Proprioceptive Techniques
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Proprioceptive activities, or “heavy work” exercises, are simple movements that engage your muscles and joints, helping to regulate your nervous system. At work, these exercises can boost focus, reduce stress, and alleviate restlessness or discomfort from sitting too long. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, attention issues, or sensory overload, proprioceptive techniques like wall push-ups,…
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Nurturing Emotional Security: The Foundation of Self-Regulation and Exploration
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As parents, our greatest hope is that our children grow up feeling safe, secure, and confident in the world. This sense of safety starts long before they can talk or walk—it begins in the earliest days of life. One of the most critical roles we play as parents is fostering this feeling of security…
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Supporting Your Child’s Development: What You Need to Know About Self-Regulation
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Self-regulation is one of the most crucial skills your baby will learn, forming the foundation for emotional resilience, focus, and curiosity. It starts with co-regulation, where caregivers help babies calm down and feel secure in their environment. As babies grow, they begin to develop their own self-soothing strategies, which is key to their emotional…
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How to Help Your Child Develop Emotional Resilience and Curiosity
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Self-regulation and interest in the world are the foundations of your child’s emotional and cognitive development. These skills help your child learn how to manage their emotions and stay curious about the world, which in turn fosters resilience, focus, and a love of learning. As parents, we can support this development by responding to…