Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman
Ep 157: Movement as Regulation: Spicy Kids
Jun 5, 2024
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and Parent Coach Mary Van Geffen discuss how movement can regulate emotions in 'spicy kids'. They talk about using outdoor play, big-body movements, combative play, and controlled destruction to help kids express feelings and foster autonomy. Learn how parents can support kids' physical and emotional needs through physical closeness and modeling movement.
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Quick takeaways
- Encouraging physical expressions for 'spicy kids' can regulate their intense feelings through different types of movement.
- As a parent, using your body as a tool and engaging in movement activities with your kids promotes their physical and emotional well-being.
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