Movement & Regulation

The Missing Piece of Emotional Regulation: Movement, Rhythm, and the Nervous System

45 minDay 2 — Practical Strategies

You are doing all the right things to support emotional regulation, yet your child still melts down. You may simply be missing the body's role in regulation. This session, led by a pediatric occupational therapist, shows how movement and rhythm help the nervous system regulate, offering practical tools parents can use today.

Key Takeaways

Why traditional regulation strategies may not be enough
The role of movement and rhythm in nervous system regulation
Practical movement-based tools for managing big feelings
How to integrate rhythm and sensory input into daily routines

Speaker

Brenda Chilstrom

Pediatric Occupational Therapist at That Makes Sense OT

Pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and 2025 Early Intervention Master Clinician Award recipient. Helps parents support children with big feelings through movement and rhythm.