Bright Minds Neurodevelopment

This might look strange at first...

But first off, he is such a cutie!😍

What you’re watching is a simple technique that taps into the Moro Reflex — one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) primitive reflexes.

When we gently hold him close and quickly dip down — just enough to simulate the sensation of falling — we’re not trying to scare him…

👶 We’re checking to see how his nervous system responds.

The Moro Reflex is a survival response that should go away as the brain matures. But when it stays active (especially in toddlers), it can cause:

⚠️ High sensitivity to sound, light, and touch
⚠️ Anxiety, clinginess, or fear of separation
⚠️ Trouble calming down or adapting to change
⚠️ Poor sleep or emotional outbursts

➡️ Doing this "drop and recover" movement allows us to test whether the reflex is still stuck — and if it is, it shows us that the brainstem needs support and regulation.

(In his case, you can see that he freezes up a bit, which means the reflex is still there and needs to be integrated/removed.)

The good news?
There are simple exercises parents can do at home to help integrate these reflexes and calm the nervous system.

🎁 We created a FREE Primitive Reflex Guide to help you get started with this today!

👇 Comment “INFO” and we’ll send it your way!