06/18/2025
🎯 Why is your child always laying their head down while writing? It might not be laziness — it could be a retained reflex.
That head-on-arm position during homework?
That constant slouching or fatigue at the table?
➡️ These are common signs of a retained TLR (Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex) — a primitive reflex that should integrate in infancy but often doesn’t.
👉 The TLR is all about how the body responds to gravity. It builds the foundation for:
• Postural control
• Head-righting reflexes
• Balance and coordination
• Core strength for upright sitting and attention
When it’s retained, kids may:
🔹 Slouch or rest their head constantly
🔹 Struggle with sitting upright
🔹 Fatigue quickly during seated tasks
🔹 Avoid movement that challenges balance or coordination
💡 This isn’t about effort — it’s a brain-body disconnect that CAN be corrected.
📲 Follow along as we share a full series on retained reflexes and what they really mean for your child’s learning and movement.
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