# Sonia’s Insights Blog

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 [ ![Mother holding crying child sitting at the table](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_Meltdowns.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes/how-to-tame-meltdowns-and-manage-transitions)

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 ##  [ How to Tame Meltdowns and Manage Transitions ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes/how-to-tame-meltdowns-and-manage-transitions)

   July 17, 2025

- [ Sensory Processing and SPD ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/sensory-processing-and-spd-blog)
- [ Anxiety ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/anxiety-blog)
- [ Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/rhythmic-movements-blog)
- [ Behavior Issues ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/behavior-issues-blog)
- [ First Level course ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/first-level-course-blog)

## Dr. Blomberg’s #1 Recommendation For Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Troublesome Transitions

*What is at the root of emotional and behavior disturbances? How can we prevent meltdowns and address challenging transitions?*

 [ Read more: How to Tame Meltdowns and Manage Transitions ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes/how-to-tame-meltdowns-and-manage-transitions)

 [ ![Baby laying on the floor in prone with head and chest raised, looking into the distance](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_Tummy.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/rethinking-tummy-time-2)

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 ##  [ Rethinking Tummy Time ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/rethinking-tummy-time-2)

   July 17, 2025

- [ Sensory Processing and SPD ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/sensory-processing-and-spd-blog)
- [ Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/rhythmic-movements-blog)
- [ Early Intervention ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/early-intervention-blog)

## Helping Children Thrive by Expanding Prone Time Possibilities

*Babies need to spend adequate time on their bellies to develop fully. Though most agree with this statement, babies today may not be receiving nearly enough time in prone to develop optimally. How much time should infants spend on their bellies?*

 [ Read more: Rethinking Tummy Time ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/rethinking-tummy-time-2)

 [ ![Baby on all fours on the kitchen floor preparing to crawl](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/2023_Misc_Images/Misc_Insight_Images/Cover%20Images/COVER_Crawling.webp) ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/crawling-a-milestone-worth-meeting)

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 ##  [ Crawling: A Milestone Worth Meeting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/crawling-a-milestone-worth-meeting)

   May 30, 2025

- [ Rhythmic Movements ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/rhythmic-movements-blog)
- [ Early Intervention ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/early-intervention-blog)
- [ First Level course ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/posts-by-tag/first-level-course-blog)

## Benefits and Shortcomings of Crawling Programs—3 Recommendations to Support Optimal Crawling

*Many parents and professionals are aware of the important role crawling plays in development. But when a child lacks a strong neurodevelopmental foundation, are crawling programs helpful or not?*

 [ Read more: Crawling: A Milestone Worth Meeting ](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function/crawling-a-milestone-worth-meeting)

  [ ![Compilation of 3 research studies and blog category of related posts](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/Blog_Categories_Articles/ResearchForInsightsHierarchy%201.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/Blog_Categories_Articles/ResearchForInsightsHierarchy%201.png?width=550&height=375)](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/research-and-evidence)

 ### [ Research and Evidence](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/research-and-evidence)

  [ ![Wordcloud graphic indicating category about neurodevelopmental challenges: ADHD, Toe Walking, Autism, Trauma, Sleep Challenges, Core Strength and Stamina, Sleep Challenges, Dizziness, SPD, PTSD, Cerebral Palsy, Handwriting, Pain, Learning Challenges, Speech Delay, Sensory Disorders, Motion Sickness, Behavior Issues, Anxiety, Developmental Delay, Fine Motor Issues, Hyperactivity, Neurological Disorders, Bedwetting.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/Blog_Categories_Articles/Conditions%20Cloud%20550%20x%20688%20px2.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/Blog_Categories_Articles/Conditions%20Cloud%20550%20x%20688%20px2.png?width=550&height=375)](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes)

 ### [ Conditions and Indicators of Retained Primitive Reflexes](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/conditions-and-indicators-of-retained-primitive-reflexes)

  [ ![Side-profile drawing of a brain, with the developmental reflex hierarchies labeled in relevant sections describing posts related to neurodevelopment principles. ](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/Blog_Categories_Articles/Jumpforjoy.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/Blog_Categories_Articles/Jumpforjoy.png?width=550&height=375)](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function)

 ### [ Neurodevelopmental Movements: Foundation for Optimal Function](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/neurodevelopmental-movements-foundation-for-optimal-function)

  [ ![Mother and daughter laying prone on the floor, pressing their hands against each other with their heads lifted. Posts about uniqueness of Brain and Sensory program methodology.](https://moveplaythrive.com/images/Blog_Categories_Articles/MoroForInsightsCategory1.webp#joomlaImage://local-images/Blog_Categories_Articles/MoroForInsightsCategory1.png?width=550&height=375)](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/program-methodology-what-makes-the-brain-and-sensory-foundations-program-unique)

 ### [ Program Methodology: What Makes the Brain and Sensory Foundations Program Unique?](https://moveplaythrive.com/resources/blog/program-methodology-what-makes-the-brain-and-sensory-foundations-program-unique)

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