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Lifting, Pushing, Playing: The Secret to Calmer Kids?

Lifting, Pushing, Playing: The Secret to Calmer Kids?

by Family Connections Sydney | Sep 30, 2025 | Anxiety, Children, Emotions, Play, Proprioceptive System

As parents and teachers, we’re often told: “Just get them to do some heavy work—it helps.” But what exactly does that mean?  “Heavy work” refers to activities that activate the proprioceptive system—our body gets information from our muscles and joints that helps us...

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