30/01/2026
Big feelings have been in the air this week. You know those weeks where emotions are just… loud?
On the drive home I had one of those aha moments. We stopped at Bunnings to load up topsoil for the grass, and my lmy nephew jumped in to help me lift the heavy bags. And honestly? Watching his body was magic. You could see it — shoulders dropped, breath slowed, energy settled. His whole nervous system just… reset.
It was the perfect reminder: never underestimate the power of heavy work.
Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying — these movements give kids exactly what their bodies are craving when emotions run high. It helps release feelings, redirect energy, and bring regulation back online.
This is why we prioritise getting bodies moving every single Saturday. It’s not always easy. Feelings need to come out. But working those bodies — walking, running, lifting, being outside in nature — is so incredibly regulating for little bodies (and honestly, for all of us).
If you’re not already building heavy work into your child’s day, I really encourage you to start. Find small ways. Make it playful. Make it part of your rhythm.
And if you’re craving community, parkrun is such a beautiful option. It’s all over the world, welcoming, inclusive, and a gorgeous way to make movement a habit. Every Saturday morning at 8am we get out, walk, run, feel the feelings, and let our bodies get what they need.
Movement is powerful. Heavy work is powerful. And sometimes, the reset we’re looking for is already built into the body. 💛
