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In this episode, I explain why crawling is one of the most important developmental milestones for building the brain. We discuss how crawling supports communication between both sides of the brain, why skipping this stage may affect focus, coordination, learning, and emotional regulation later on, and how developmental movement activities can help strengthen these foundational brain connections at any age.
About The Host:
Dr. Laura Hanson is the founder of Connect My Child’s Brain and a nationally recognized expert in neurodevelopment, with nearly 30 years of experience helping children and adults who struggle with focus, learning, behavior, and overall brain function.
Rather than focusing on labels or symptom management, Dr. Hanson specializes in identifying the underlying patterns in brain development that impact how a person thinks, learns, and functions. She is known for helping families understand why their child is struggling—and more importantly, what can be done about it.
In this episode, we cover:
Discover why crawling is more than a physical milestone and how cross-body movement helps connect the left and right sides of the brain to support learning, focus, coordination, and emotional regulation.
Understand how skipping developmental milestones like crawling may leave gaps in brain integration that can later appear as challenges with attention, reading, memory, coordination, or emotional processing.
Learn how developmental exercises, movement-based therapies, and targeted brain-building activities may help strengthen neurological connections and support children who missed important foundational movements early on.
Resources mentioned:
- Book a free call and I’ll help you figure out your next steps!
- Download the Connect My Brain app on Apple or Google Play (it’s free!)
- Download Dr. Laura’s guide to Developmental Milestones
- Connect with Dr. Laura on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube
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More about Connect My Brain:
Why is this happening to my kid and what can I do about it? If you are the parent of a developmentally delayed child then you’ve probably asked this question more than once. That’s where I come in! I’m Dr. Laura Hanson and I specialize in identifying the “why” and telling you the “what.” Join me every Thursday for a deeper look at how our brains are wired and how to get the most out of your mind. Are you looking to break negative patterns, overcome mood disorders, or optimize your potential? Maybe your child struggles with ADHD, OCD or other learning difficulties. Tune in to Connect My Brain, where I explain concepts like biofeedback and neurofeedback, brainwave frequencies, and much more. Let me help you change your life by changing your mind! Contact me HERE.
