Feeling Well Place

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

You just learned after-school meltdowns aren't behavioral problems—they're nervous system problems. 🧠⚡
Which strategy are you trying first? Feeding, sensory, or movement? Pick one and let's see what works for your crew.
(And if you're the parent doing bear hugs in the carpool line, you're my people. Welcome.)

01/29/2026

Wait—your "picky eater" might have a reflex problem, not a behavior problem.
I know because I've seen this pattern hundreds of times: Kids who "won't eat" actually CAN'T eat the way their mouth is currently wired.
Those primitive reflexes that helped them as babies? They're supposed to turn off by age one. When they don't, the mouth stays hypersensitive, the tongue can't move food properly, and eating becomes genuinely difficult—not defiant.
Tongue thrust. Gagging on textures. W-sitting at meals. Drooling past age 2.
These aren't personality traits. They're neurological red flags.
And no, forcing "one more bite" won't rewire their nervous system. (Believe me, I wish it were that simple.)
The fix? Reflex integration through specific oral motor exercises—not bribes, not battles, not waiting for them to "grow out of it."
Want the full breakdown? I just posted a detailed carousel that explains each reflex, what to look for, and what to actually DO about it. 👉 [link in bio or check my latest post]
Comment "REFLEX" and I'll also send you my complete Picky Eating Guide for Parents—includes questions to ask therapists, red flags checklist, and at-home screening you can do TODAY.
Your gut feeling that something's off? Trust it. You're not helicopter parenting—you're noticing what your pediatrician might have missed.
Save this. Share it with another exhausted parent. And stop blaming yourself for a neurological issue.

01/29/2026

Your kid isn't picky. Their reflexes are stuck.
I've assessed hundreds of "problem eaters" and here's what pediatricians keep missing: retained primitive reflexes that should've integrated by age one.
That rooting reflex? Gag reflex? Suck-swallow pattern? When they don't turn off on schedule, your child's mouth stays hypersensitive and their tongue literally can't move food properly.
They're not being difficult. Their brain is still running on infant software while you're asking it to handle solid food algorithms.
The red flags? Tongue thrust when swallowing. Gagging on mixed textures. W-sitting at meals (they're stabilizing their body so their mouth can actually work). Drooling past age 2.
And no, bribing them with dessert won't fix a neurological issue. Shocking, I know.
The solution isn't behavior charts or "just keep offering it 20 times." It's reflex integration—specific movements and oral motor exercises that actually address what's broken.
Most doctors won't mention this because they weren't trained to look for it. But YOU can advocate for the right evaluation.
Comment "REFLEX" or send me a DM and I'll send you my complete Picky Eating Guide for Parents — includes red flags vs. normal pickiness, questions to ask therapists, and at-home screening you can do this week.
Save this carousel. Share it with that parent who keeps getting dismissed. Tag your pediatrician if they need the education (kidding... kind of).
Your parental instinct that "something's off"? Trust it. You're not overreacting—you're observing neurology.

01/19/2026

“My child can’t sit still.”
“They slide off the chair.”
“Studying turns into laying on the floor.”

And no — it’s not laziness.
It’s not lack of motivation.
And it’s not bad parenting.

For many children, sitting upright is actually neurologically exhausting.

When the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR) stays active, the brain struggles to organize the body against gravity.
So what looks like “poor posture” is often a nervous system working overtime just to stay upright.

And if all their energy goes into holding their body…
there’s very little left for learning, focus, or handwriting.

✨ The hopeful part?
TLR is a reflex.
And reflexes can be integrated.

Postural control doesn’t start with reminders to “sit up straight.”
It starts in the brain.
If this looks familiar, you’re not imagining it.
Many parents see these signs long before they get answers.

💬 Comment “TLR” if you’d like:
• a deeper explanation
• or a follow-up video with simple exercises

(We’ll post it if there’s interest.)

01/15/2026

We are very excited for you to join us!

01/15/2026

Parents ask us this all the time:
“Is this behavior… or is something deeper going on?”

That exact question is why we’re hosting an in-person seminar on reflex integration strategies — and why we are genuinely excited about it.

In this session, we’ll break down how retained primitive reflexes can affect regulation, focus, emotions, learning, posture, and anxiety (in kids and adults). No jargon. No overwhelm. Just clear explanations that finally connect the dots.

You’ll see practical, real-life strategies we use in clinic, understand why they work, and learn how regulation becomes the foundation for learning and behavior — not the other way around.

Most importantly, we’re leaving space for your questions. Real questions from real parents, answered honestly and thoughtfully.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re guessing instead of understanding — this seminar is for you.

📍 In person
🧠 Reflex integration + regulation
❓ Open parent Q&A

Spots are limited. Curious minds encouraged.

To register click the link in bio!

01/13/2026

Not every big reaction is a choice.

A tantrum is often driven by unmet wants.
A meltdown is a nervous system overload — the brain has lost its capacity to cope.

When we mislabel a meltdown as “behavior,” we miss the real need: regulation before reasoning.
Understanding what’s happening beneath the surface changes how we respond — with more calm, safety, and effectiveness.

Because a regulated nervous system is the foundation for learning, behavior, and connection.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year’s Eve to our amazing community! As 2025 ends, we at Feeling Well Place are reflecting on the incredible journey of the past year. To our strong clinic families and supportive online audience: Congratulations on navigating another year of advocacy, research, and dedication. Whether your wins were big or small, we see you and celebrate you.

Our wishes for 2026:
• May your foundations be strong: grounded, safe, and supported.
• May your joy be shared and filled with happy moments.
• May your vitality grow, bringing balance to every day
• May you trust your intuition, knowing you’re enough.

Thanks for letting us be part of your village. We’re honored to support your child’s growth.
Tonight, hold them tight and celebrate being their guide.
Wishing you a regulated, joyful 2026!
With love, The Feeling Well Place Team ✨

12/30/2025

Rolling isn’t just movement — it’s brain development in action.
When the eyes lead, the head follows, and the body rolls, the nervous system learns how to organize, connect, and stay regulated.

Try this simple exercise to support balance, coordination, and calmer focus — one roll at a time. 💛
Save it, try it, and come back to it often.

03/07/2023

📢 There is ancient wisdom in everything, once you dig a bit deeper.

❓ Why in every culture men share the same demand for a firm handshake? Because the person capable of strong firm hand grip is supposed to possess certain character qualities, such as motivation, perseverance, courage, grit.

👶 With newborn babies we want to check a Robinson Hand Grasp Reflex - when stimulated the skin of a palm, we want to feel the fist closing and the grip firming.

❗ It is untaught unconditional primary reflex, given to us by nature for a survival and protection.

❗ Fast forward few years from a newborn state - if Grasp Reflex ends up being pathological, dysfunctional or simply unintegrated and doesn't develop from a baby level - we usually see:
🔸 lack or speech development,
🔸 lack of motivation,
🔸 very uncertain gross motor skills, such as throwing,
🔸 and bad development of fine motor skills, such as writing.

We also see:
🔹bad grasping ideas, in other words, slow processing.
🔹 strength and muscle tone on a somatic level are underdeveloped as well,
🔹getting dressed is problematic for children with unintegrated Grasp Reflex
🔹 they may also be scared to climb somewhere, or to swing from something, since their grip is not a tool that they trust,
🔹 and with newborns pathological Grasp can be a part of bad sucking, swallowing, and chewing!

Did you know this? Share your thoughts with in the comments