09/07/2026
Have you ever noticed your child:
Writing letters backwards?
Looking at books upside down?
Rotating their paper while coloring?
Reversing numbers?
Switching hands frequently?
Turning puzzle pieces in unusual ways?
Most parents immediately wonder:
"Should I be worried?"
The better question might be:
"What is my child's brain trying to tell me?"
Children are constantly giving us clues about how they process the world. The way they draw, write, move, play, and solve problems can offer valuable insight into their development.
Sometimes these behaviors are completely age-appropriate and part of normal learning. Sometimes they can reflect areas of development that are still maturing, such as:
🧠 Visual processing
🧠 Body awareness
🧠 Balance and coordination
🧠 Motor planning
🧠 Spatial awareness
🧠 Left-right integration
The goal isn't to look for problems. The goal is to become curious. When we learn to observe before we correct, we often gain a deeper understanding of how our children learn, grow, and interact with their world. What is something you've noticed your child doing that made you stop and wonder?
There is so much happening in a child’s brain and nervous system during the early years; and parents deserve good information to help them understand that process. We’ll be hosting talks for parents who want to learn more about childhood development, nervous system function, and how to better support their children along the way. Space will be limited each month, so use the link below to join our interest list and receive information about upcoming talks.
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