What is proprioception — and why is it so important for your child? Have you ever seen your child bump into things, fall easily, or push too hard when playing? That might be about something called proprioception — the “hidden sense” of our body. 💛 It tells us where our arms, legs, and body are — even when we don’t look. It helps your child move with control, keep balance, and feel calm and secure. When proprioception isn’t working well, a child may: ⚡️ Seek strong movement — crashing, jumping,

Proprioception is our body’s hidden sense — the ability to feel where our body parts are and how they move. It helps us balance, coordinate, and move smoothly. Deep pressure, pushing, pulling, jumping, and hugging all stimulate proprioception. That’s why “pressure” is proprioceptive input! Deep pressure — also called “heavy work” — is one of the best ways to stimulate proprioception. When we press, push, pull, or squeeze, we give the body proprioceptive input that calms and organizes the nervous