195. When Kids Crave Movement: Understanding Vestibular and Proprioceptive Input
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This episode explores the importance of vestibular and proprioceptive input in children's behavior and movement needs.
Why Does My Kid Always Want Me to Push Them on the Swing? Understanding Vestibular and Proprioceptive Input Have you ever wondered why your child begs for 'one more push' on the swing, spins until they're dizzy, hangs upside down from furniture, jumps off things that make you nervous, or crashes into the couch cushions over and over again? What if all of those behaviors are actually your child's body asking for something it needs? Today we're talking about two sensory systems that most parents have never heard of, but once you understand them, you'll see playgrounds, nature play, and your child's behavior in a completely different way. Kids are Designed to Seek Movement Most parents know about the five senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, hearing…but there are other sensory systems at work. Vestibular Input The vestibular system lives in the inner ear and helps us understand: balance, movement, direction, and spatial orientation Children seek vestibular input when they: swing, spin, roll, hang upside down, jump, and climb Proprioceptive Input This is our body's awareness of where we are in space. Children seek proprioceptive input through: pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing…
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